Frequently Asked Questions - General Questions
What is required to participate?
The SlumpBuster is open all teams and does not require qualification. A paid registration in full, a completed online digital roster (no paper rosters), team insurance (other organization/league team insurance will work) and your team being validated for lodging as this is a Stay to Play event.
How much does the event cost?
Depending on the age division, session you want to attend, and between the 4gm or 6gm option, pricing will vary.
Sessions 1 & 3 are the more popular sessions (weekend sessions) and both offer a 4gm and 6gm option. 9u 4gm option is $1845 and 6gm option is $2045
10u – 14u 4gm option is $2045.00 and 6gm option is $2245.00
Sessions 2 & 4 is $1845.00. Session 2 & 4 are four game options only, mid-week events and do not offer a festival night.
Sessions 1 & 3 are the more popular sessions (weekend sessions) and both offer a 4gm and 6gm option. 9u 4gm option is $1845 and 6gm option is $2045
10u – 14u 4gm option is $2045.00 and 6gm option is $2245.00
Sessions 2 & 4 is $1845.00. Session 2 & 4 are four game options only, mid-week events and do not offer a festival night.
What do those fees include?
The fees include the game guarantee (minimum), 20 General admission non-guaranteed CWS tickets, one dozen baseballs, gate fees into all the parks for all players, parents and coaches, and our Festival Night (Opening Ceremonies).
do you offer early bird discounts?
There are no early bird discounts for this event.
Do you allow for partial payments (a deposit)?
No, Triple Crown only accepts full payment to guarantee your team's spot into the event.
What is the difference between the 4 game option and 6 game option?
Sessions 1 & 3 both offer the six-game option. The six-game option is also referred to as our Lightning Round Bracket and does require you to come in a day earlier to play the two extra games.
*Teams will be combined between D1/D2/D3 (Majors/AAA/AA) depending on our final team numbers for the 6gm option. In most cases, we will match you up with “like competition” during these two games.
*13u & 14u teams play two exhibition games on Wed, while 9u-12u teams will play two exhibition games on Thurs.
*All teams need to be prepared to play at 8am.
*These two extra games will not count toward pool play standings, but innings pitched WILL be recorded.
*Lightning Round bracket games will be reduced format (1hr 45min NO NEW INNING time limit for all ages).
*Lightning Round (6 game option) teams will merge into the same pool as all 4-Game option teams for pool play beginning Thurs for all 13u & 14u teams and on Friday, for all 9u - 12u teams.
*Teams will be combined between D1/D2/D3 (Majors/AAA/AA) depending on our final team numbers for the 6gm option. In most cases, we will match you up with “like competition” during these two games.
*13u & 14u teams play two exhibition games on Wed, while 9u-12u teams will play two exhibition games on Thurs.
*All teams need to be prepared to play at 8am.
*These two extra games will not count toward pool play standings, but innings pitched WILL be recorded.
*Lightning Round bracket games will be reduced format (1hr 45min NO NEW INNING time limit for all ages).
*Lightning Round (6 game option) teams will merge into the same pool as all 4-Game option teams for pool play beginning Thurs for all 13u & 14u teams and on Friday, for all 9u - 12u teams.
How do we complete the online digital roster?
Whomever has access to your teams Triple Crown Account can log in and click on the roster tab. Add all the players names and birthdates with the parent contact information (name, number and email). Once that has been entered there is a “Send Parent Authorization” button you can click on and it will send out all the waivers to the parents for them to sign to allow their son/daughter to participate in the event. Any player not signed will not be allowed to participate.
What if we do not have team insurance?
If your team does not have team insurance you can purchase it through any third party or our website, click here.
What is your “Stay to Play” policy?
Please be sure to review our Lodging Policy Link under Lodging Partners or refer to our FAQ on Lodging.
What does non-guaranteed CWS tickets mean?
Please see the CWS & Tickets FAQ questions.
Where do we check in?
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Check in is at our Headquarter Hotel, Embassy Suites La Vista (12520 Westport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68128) in the Gatsby Room.
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Do players need to check in?
No, only coaches, team managers or team moms can check in the team.
What HAPPENs at check in?
The person checking in will need to have a hard copy of all birth certificates. Also, if you team had any pre-orders, they will need to sign for your team's 20 General Admission CWS tickets that are included with your registration.
At check-in we will have all tournament merchandise for sale and players can sign one of our 10ft wood bats that will burn during Session 3’s festival night.
At check-in we will have all tournament merchandise for sale and players can sign one of our 10ft wood bats that will burn during Session 3’s festival night.
What is Division I, Division II and Division III (classifications)?
Like college sports, Division I is considered our highest tier of baseball much like a Majors team. Division II is your middle tier teams or AAA and Division III is your lower tier or similar to a AA team.
What airport do we fly into?
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Eppley Airfield. This is a small airport that most major airlines fly into. It is about 7min from downtown and easy to get in and out of during your trip.
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When is the last game of the day and when should we schedule our flights home?
Weather permitting, all Championship games will start roughly at 1:15pm or 1:30pm depending on your age division and should be done around 3:30pm, out of the park around 4pm (again weather permitting).
A lot of Session 1 teams usually stay Sunday night so they can see additional CWS games on Sunday and head out on Monday/Tuesday.
A lot of Session 1 teams usually stay Sunday night so they can see additional CWS games on Sunday and head out on Monday/Tuesday.
Will the event sell out?
Sessions 1 & 3 will likely sell out in each age divisions (9u-14u). 13u & 14u teams will sell out much quicker than the younger age divisions.
Does being penciled in guarantee a spot?
No, being penciled in shows that you are interested in attending. Only a paid registration in full guarantees your spot into the event.
Where / what are your bat rules?
To view our bat rules, please click here.
