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Entry Deadline: May 1, 2019
EXACT PLAY DATES (Vary by Age Group) 9's, 10's, 11's and 12's:
4-Game Option: Fri, June 21 - Sun, June 23 (3 Days)
6-Game Option: Thur, June 20 - Sun, June 23 (4 Days)
EXACT PLAY DATES (Vary by Age Group) 13's and 14's:
4-Game Option: Thur., June 20 - Sun., June 23 (4 Days)
6-Game Option: Wed., June 19 - Sun., June 23 (5 Days)
EXACT PLAY DATES (Vary by Age Group) 9's, 10's, 11's and 12's:
4-Game Option: Fri, June 21 - Sun, June 23 (3 Days)
6-Game Option: Thur, June 20 - Sun, June 23 (4 Days)
EXACT PLAY DATES (Vary by Age Group) 13's and 14's:
4-Game Option: Thur., June 20 - Sun., June 23 (4 Days)
6-Game Option: Wed., June 19 - Sun., June 23 (5 Days)
Format: 4- or 6-Game Guarantee.
Game Times Available: June 7, 2019
Equipment: Bring 1 used and 2 new baseballs per game. Get your baseballs back after the game. All teams will receive 1 dozen baseballs at check-in.
Baseballs will only be distributed at check-in (Embassy Suites La Vista, NE, 12520 Westport Pkwy). No baseballs will be handed out at facilities.
Game Times Available: June 7, 2019
Equipment: Bring 1 used and 2 new baseballs per game. Get your baseballs back after the game. All teams will receive 1 dozen baseballs at check-in.
Baseballs will only be distributed at check-in (Embassy Suites La Vista, NE, 12520 Westport Pkwy). No baseballs will be handed out at facilities.
Age Cutoff Date: May 1, 2019
New age Cutoff information for 13u & 14u teams:
*13U Division players who turn 14 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 7th grade. Also, any player turning 15 prior to May 1 will not be eligible.
*14U Division players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 8th grade. Also, any player turning 16 prior to May 1 will not be eligible.
**Additional verification will be needed for these players.
New age Cutoff information for 13u & 14u teams:
*13U Division players who turn 14 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 7th grade. Also, any player turning 15 prior to May 1 will not be eligible.
*14U Division players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 8th grade. Also, any player turning 16 prior to May 1 will not be eligible.
**Additional verification will be needed for these players.
Entry Fee Includes:
1.) 4- or 6-game minimum option for all teams
2.) Gate fee for all Triple Crown games
3.) Gate fee for SlumpBuster Festival
4.) One dozen baseballs
5.) 20 CWS General Admission tickets for any CWS Game while in town (non-guaranteed outfield seats only)
1.) 4- or 6-game minimum option for all teams
2.) Gate fee for all Triple Crown games
3.) Gate fee for SlumpBuster Festival
4.) One dozen baseballs
5.) 20 CWS General Admission tickets for any CWS Game while in town (non-guaranteed outfield seats only)
SlumpBuster Awards: 1st Place Championship Brackets - Team Plaque and Championship Rings, 2nd Place Championship Brackets - Team Plaque and Runner Up Rings, 3rd Place Championship Brackets - Team Plaque and 4th Place Championship Brackets - Team Plaque.
CWS Tickets: Entry includes 20 non-guaranteed General Admission tickets (good for any CWS game) to be picked up at check-in (Embassy Suites La Vista - 12520 Westport Pkwy).
If you would like additional tickets, you can purchase them by clicking the button above as a pre-order and then pick those up at check-in. Additional GA CWS tickets are in bundles of 10.
For general information about the CWS please visit www.cwsomaha.com. The Triple Crown SlumpBuster® and the NCAA® College World Series® are separate, non-related events that coincide in June.
SlumpBuster Lightning Round Bracket:
*Teams will be combined between D1/D2/D3
*13u & 14u Teams will play two exhibition games Wednesday, June 19, while 9u-12u teams will play two on Thursday, June 20.
*All teams need to be prepared to play at 8am.
*These games will not count toward Pool Play standings, but innings pitched WILL be recorded.
*Lightning bracket games will be reduced format (1hr 45min NO NEW INNING time limit for all ages).
*Lightning Round Bracket teams will merge into the same bracket as all 4-Game Bracket teams for Pool Play beginning Thursday (13u/14u) June 20 and Friday (9u-12u) June 21.
Things to consider before signing up:
*You will be playing 4-9 games while in Omaha. Be aware of your pitching staff and overall wear and tear on the team.
*Extra travel days would be required. Factor in vacation time for parents, coaches and players.
Drive note: All teams may play up to 1 hour away from Omaha (Lincoln, Ft. Calhoun, Syracuse etc). Majority of the games will be in the Greater Omaha/Council Bluffs with possible overflow fields (depending on final team numbers).
CWS Tickets: Entry includes 20 non-guaranteed General Admission tickets (good for any CWS game) to be picked up at check-in (Embassy Suites La Vista - 12520 Westport Pkwy).
If you would like additional tickets, you can purchase them by clicking the button above as a pre-order and then pick those up at check-in. Additional GA CWS tickets are in bundles of 10.
For general information about the CWS please visit www.cwsomaha.com. The Triple Crown SlumpBuster® and the NCAA® College World Series® are separate, non-related events that coincide in June.
SlumpBuster Lightning Round Bracket:
*Teams will be combined between D1/D2/D3
*13u & 14u Teams will play two exhibition games Wednesday, June 19, while 9u-12u teams will play two on Thursday, June 20.
*All teams need to be prepared to play at 8am.
*These games will not count toward Pool Play standings, but innings pitched WILL be recorded.
*Lightning bracket games will be reduced format (1hr 45min NO NEW INNING time limit for all ages).
*Lightning Round Bracket teams will merge into the same bracket as all 4-Game Bracket teams for Pool Play beginning Thursday (13u/14u) June 20 and Friday (9u-12u) June 21.
Things to consider before signing up:
*You will be playing 4-9 games while in Omaha. Be aware of your pitching staff and overall wear and tear on the team.
*Extra travel days would be required. Factor in vacation time for parents, coaches and players.
Drive note: All teams may play up to 1 hour away from Omaha (Lincoln, Ft. Calhoun, Syracuse etc). Majority of the games will be in the Greater Omaha/Council Bluffs with possible overflow fields (depending on final team numbers).
World's Largest Youth Baseball Tournament. 555 teams in 2018, Session 3 will have 200+ teams that will collide for one weekend in Omaha, NE during the College World Series. 36-64 team divisions will be the new norm in Omaha!
Come enjoy Festival Night, the buzz of the CWS and a chance to square off against quality teams from around the nation! 2019 will mark the 17th year of SlumpBuster®.
2003 featured 24 Teams from 5 states
2004 featured 60 Teams from 12 States
2005 featured 115 Teams from 21 States
2006 featured 258 Teams from 31 States
2007 featured 273 Teams from 36 States
2008 featured 462 Teams from 37 States
2009 featured 495 Teams from 36 States
2010 featured 484 Teams from 39 States
2011 featured 462 Teams from 39 States
2012 featured 503 Teams from 35 States
2013 featured 421 Teams from 32 States
2014 featured 495 Teams from 35 States
2015 featured 527 Teams from 37 States
2016 featured 575 Teams from 39 States
2017 featured 508 Teams from 37 States
2018 featured 555 Teams from 42 States
The SlumpBuster & Omaha NIT Session 3 will feature roughly 200+ teams from 35 states! Omaha brings out the most diverse competition in the nation due to its central location in the US. This is a perfect opportunity to watch the NCAA College World Series and play ball against teams from all over the country.
The SlumpBuster will feature:
~ College World Series games for team/families to attend
~ Pro Player Workout for 13u and 14u Players
~ Fundamentals Challenge (Team Skills Competition)
~ Pin Trading ~ Giant 10' Wooden Bat Bonfire
~ 4 or 6 Game Minimum Tournament
~ A positive, lifetime experience for the players
~ Lightning Round Bracket
~ Great Baseball
Come enjoy Festival Night, the buzz of the CWS and a chance to square off against quality teams from around the nation! 2019 will mark the 17th year of SlumpBuster®.
2003 featured 24 Teams from 5 states
2004 featured 60 Teams from 12 States
2005 featured 115 Teams from 21 States
2006 featured 258 Teams from 31 States
2007 featured 273 Teams from 36 States
2008 featured 462 Teams from 37 States
2009 featured 495 Teams from 36 States
2010 featured 484 Teams from 39 States
2011 featured 462 Teams from 39 States
2012 featured 503 Teams from 35 States
2013 featured 421 Teams from 32 States
2014 featured 495 Teams from 35 States
2015 featured 527 Teams from 37 States
2016 featured 575 Teams from 39 States
2017 featured 508 Teams from 37 States
2018 featured 555 Teams from 42 States
The SlumpBuster & Omaha NIT Session 3 will feature roughly 200+ teams from 35 states! Omaha brings out the most diverse competition in the nation due to its central location in the US. This is a perfect opportunity to watch the NCAA College World Series and play ball against teams from all over the country.
The SlumpBuster will feature:
~ College World Series games for team/families to attend
~ Pro Player Workout for 13u and 14u Players
~ Fundamentals Challenge (Team Skills Competition)
~ Pin Trading ~ Giant 10' Wooden Bat Bonfire
~ 4 or 6 Game Minimum Tournament
~ A positive, lifetime experience for the players
~ Lightning Round Bracket
~ Great Baseball
Thursday June 20th (5pm - 9pm) Council Bluffs Rec Complex (2900 Richard Downing Ave) This event will include the Golden Arm (throwing), All IN (throwing), Pass the BATon (base running) and Bunting Challenge (bunting); all which will test your team’s baseball fundamentals. Teams compete against each other to earn points in each of the four events. Teams will have their points tallied from each event to determine the winner in each age group. Fundamentals Team Challenge Champion T-shirts will be awarded to one team per age group. 15 minute time slots will be allocated for each team on a single field to complete all three skills challenges. This will allow teams the opportunity to coordinate their festival activities around their designated skills time. If your team would like to participate in the Fundamentals Challenge, you will need to pre-order on our tournament home page (to guarantee your team's spot - limited spots available) purchase a team package for $125.00 or onsite (if team spots are available). The tournament entry fee doesn't include participation.
Team Participation for the Fundamentals Challenge includes: 3 players for the Golden Arm , 9 players and 1 coach for All IN , 6 players for Pass the BATon and 3 players for the Bunting Challenge.
Event Descriptions
Golden Arm
Three players will test their throwing accuracy by throwing from different age appropriate distances. All participants will be given two attempts at each throwing distance to throw a total of 6 balls at a target to earn team points. Points will be awarded for throws making contact with a target as follows: a. Ten (10) pts for a throw going in the target hole without bouncing b. Five (5) pts for a throw going in the target hole with bouncing c. Three (3) pts for a throw hitting the target without bouncing d. One (1) pts for a throw hitting the target that bounces first The length of the throws will be based upon the age grouping: (9U & 10U- 46 ft, 80 ft, 120ft) (11U & 12U- 50 ft, 90 ft, 130 ft) (13U- 54 ft, 100 ft, 145 ft) (14U- 60’6”, 110 ft, 155 ft.)
All In
All nine position players and their coach will participate in a competition that measures a team’s ability to hit the cut-off man and throw the ball around the infield. Each player must touch the ball by following the designated throwing sequence, described in the illustration below. The pitcher is the only position player that is not required to touch the baseball. However, the pitcher will play a pivotal role in backing up any over-throws encountered during play. In the event of an over throw, the pitching position is allowed to retrieve the ball and return it to play by throwing it back to the mis-throw’s designated target position. The contest begins with a coach hitting a ball from home plate towards the left fielder. The left fielder then throws the ball towards home, hitting the cut-off man, and initiating the throwing cycle. Time will start once the coach makes contact with the ball. It will stop after the catcher retrieves the throw from the first baseman and swipes home plate with the ball in his glove. Teams will have two attempts to record their lowest time. The team with the single lowest time will receive the most points. THROWING SEQUENCE Coach Hits Ball --> Left Fielder --> 3rd Baseman --> Center Fielder --> 2nd Baseman --> Short Stop --> Right Fielder --> 1st Baseman --> Catcher (Home Plate)
Pass the BatOn
Six players will test their base running ability in a relay-style competition by racing from Home Plate to 2nd Base, and 2nd Base to Home Plate. Three players will begin at Home Plate and three others will start from 2nd Base. The race will be a continual process with home base runners passing a miniature bat to runners at 2nd Base and 2nd Base runners passing the miniature bat to runners at home. The race will be completed once the final runner crosses home plate with the miniature bat in his hand.
Bunting Challenge
Three players will test their bunting skills by bunting for accuracy. Participants will be given 8 pitches or 5 bunts (whichever comes first). Participants will attempt to bunt into a grid mapped on the field with designated points. All balls must be fair to score points.
Team Participation for the Fundamentals Challenge includes: 3 players for the Golden Arm , 9 players and 1 coach for All IN , 6 players for Pass the BATon and 3 players for the Bunting Challenge.
Event Descriptions
Golden Arm
Three players will test their throwing accuracy by throwing from different age appropriate distances. All participants will be given two attempts at each throwing distance to throw a total of 6 balls at a target to earn team points. Points will be awarded for throws making contact with a target as follows: a. Ten (10) pts for a throw going in the target hole without bouncing b. Five (5) pts for a throw going in the target hole with bouncing c. Three (3) pts for a throw hitting the target without bouncing d. One (1) pts for a throw hitting the target that bounces first The length of the throws will be based upon the age grouping: (9U & 10U- 46 ft, 80 ft, 120ft) (11U & 12U- 50 ft, 90 ft, 130 ft) (13U- 54 ft, 100 ft, 145 ft) (14U- 60’6”, 110 ft, 155 ft.)
All In
All nine position players and their coach will participate in a competition that measures a team’s ability to hit the cut-off man and throw the ball around the infield. Each player must touch the ball by following the designated throwing sequence, described in the illustration below. The pitcher is the only position player that is not required to touch the baseball. However, the pitcher will play a pivotal role in backing up any over-throws encountered during play. In the event of an over throw, the pitching position is allowed to retrieve the ball and return it to play by throwing it back to the mis-throw’s designated target position. The contest begins with a coach hitting a ball from home plate towards the left fielder. The left fielder then throws the ball towards home, hitting the cut-off man, and initiating the throwing cycle. Time will start once the coach makes contact with the ball. It will stop after the catcher retrieves the throw from the first baseman and swipes home plate with the ball in his glove. Teams will have two attempts to record their lowest time. The team with the single lowest time will receive the most points. THROWING SEQUENCE Coach Hits Ball --> Left Fielder --> 3rd Baseman --> Center Fielder --> 2nd Baseman --> Short Stop --> Right Fielder --> 1st Baseman --> Catcher (Home Plate)
Pass the BatOn
Six players will test their base running ability in a relay-style competition by racing from Home Plate to 2nd Base, and 2nd Base to Home Plate. Three players will begin at Home Plate and three others will start from 2nd Base. The race will be a continual process with home base runners passing a miniature bat to runners at 2nd Base and 2nd Base runners passing the miniature bat to runners at home. The race will be completed once the final runner crosses home plate with the miniature bat in his hand.
Bunting Challenge
Three players will test their bunting skills by bunting for accuracy. Participants will be given 8 pitches or 5 bunts (whichever comes first). Participants will attempt to bunt into a grid mapped on the field with designated points. All balls must be fair to score points.
SLUMPBUSTER FESTIVAL - THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH: 5pm-9pm at the Council Bluffs Sports Complex in Council Bluffs, IA. The festival will include Fundamental Team Challenge, Giant Wooden Bat Bonfire, Fireworks, Pin Trading, inflatables, tournament merchandise and vendor row.
Pin Trading: All teams are encouraged to bring their team pins for trading. Event will feature teams from 35+ different states and will be a great opportunity to collect pins from various regions. Players from all ages will trade with each other, it's not limited to just your age group. The best day to trade will be during the SlumpBuster™ Festivities, Thursday June 20th, 5pm-9pm, Council Bluffs Rec Complex (2900 Richard Downing Ave). However, you can Trade pins before, after and in-between games during the event. NOTE: Every year the tournament experiences a great deal of pin trading. Thousands of small, plastic pin bags are left scattered around the park and take days to clean up. Please do NOT leave your pin bags on the ground! Remove your pin bags before arriving to the park.
Bat Signing Parties: SlumpBuster® Bat Signing Parties Starting at 6:00pm on June 14th • June 16th at Dave and Buster's - Omaha. Triple Crown Sports and Dave and Buster's will be hosting SlumpBuster Bat Signing Parties where your team can party in style and be a part of a limited group that gets to sign the legendary 10' bonfire bat! Enjoy a night of FUN at Dave and Buster's Omaha between June 13th to June 19th where you can sign the bonfire bat. Watch Baseball on one of the two 14' projections screens located in our private Grand Showroom, enjoy a delicious hot buffet that includes drinks and dessert, and escape into play in our famous Million Dollar Midway Arcade!
Package One - $22.99 per person includes: Crispy Chicken Strips/Bar Burgers/Four-cheese Pizza Bites/Baked Mac & Cheese/French Fries. Unlimited Soda/$20 Power Card for Play
Package Two - $27.99 per person includes: Crispy Chicken Strips/Bar Burgers/Four-cheese Pizza Bites/Baked Mac & Cheese/French Fries. Unlimited Soda/$20 Power Card for Play/Unlimited Video Game Play (not included in Package #1)
Space is limited so call Johanna Alexander today to reserve your spot at 402-778-3921 or by email johanna_alexander@daveandbusters.com *Dave and Buster's is located at 2502 So 133rd Plaza (NW corner of 132nd & W. Center Rd).
Seating in banquet area is on a first come first serve basis and is based on availability. If banquet areas are full at the time of your inquiry, all other attempts to get your party seated in a different area will be made, based on availability. Team reservations can be arranged for other evenings. Tax and Gratuity not included.
Check in: You may pick up your Baseballs, Fundamentals Challenge tickets, and CWS tickets, at the Embassy Suites La Vista from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Check-In day (The day you arrive into town). Note: Check-in will close at 2 p.m. the night of the Festival. The players don't need to be present for check-in at the Embassy.
13u / 14u Pro Player Workout: All players will run a 60 time, infielders will throw from short to first, outfielders will throw from right field to third, catchers will record a pop time to second base and pitchers will be evaluated on up to 15 pitches. Each player will also hit eight batted balls and be graded on the activities listed above by Iowa Western Coaches. The event will take place during the festival and will not conflict with SlumpBuster Tournament games. Evaluation hosted by Triple Crown Sports and Iowa Western Community College (Three Time NJCAA D1 National Champions 2010, 2012, 2014).
Pin Trading: All teams are encouraged to bring their team pins for trading. Event will feature teams from 35+ different states and will be a great opportunity to collect pins from various regions. Players from all ages will trade with each other, it's not limited to just your age group. The best day to trade will be during the SlumpBuster™ Festivities, Thursday June 20th, 5pm-9pm, Council Bluffs Rec Complex (2900 Richard Downing Ave). However, you can Trade pins before, after and in-between games during the event. NOTE: Every year the tournament experiences a great deal of pin trading. Thousands of small, plastic pin bags are left scattered around the park and take days to clean up. Please do NOT leave your pin bags on the ground! Remove your pin bags before arriving to the park.
Bat Signing Parties: SlumpBuster® Bat Signing Parties Starting at 6:00pm on June 14th • June 16th at Dave and Buster's - Omaha. Triple Crown Sports and Dave and Buster's will be hosting SlumpBuster Bat Signing Parties where your team can party in style and be a part of a limited group that gets to sign the legendary 10' bonfire bat! Enjoy a night of FUN at Dave and Buster's Omaha between June 13th to June 19th where you can sign the bonfire bat. Watch Baseball on one of the two 14' projections screens located in our private Grand Showroom, enjoy a delicious hot buffet that includes drinks and dessert, and escape into play in our famous Million Dollar Midway Arcade!
Package One - $22.99 per person includes: Crispy Chicken Strips/Bar Burgers/Four-cheese Pizza Bites/Baked Mac & Cheese/French Fries. Unlimited Soda/$20 Power Card for Play
Package Two - $27.99 per person includes: Crispy Chicken Strips/Bar Burgers/Four-cheese Pizza Bites/Baked Mac & Cheese/French Fries. Unlimited Soda/$20 Power Card for Play/Unlimited Video Game Play (not included in Package #1)
Space is limited so call Johanna Alexander today to reserve your spot at 402-778-3921 or by email johanna_alexander@daveandbusters.com *Dave and Buster's is located at 2502 So 133rd Plaza (NW corner of 132nd & W. Center Rd).
Seating in banquet area is on a first come first serve basis and is based on availability. If banquet areas are full at the time of your inquiry, all other attempts to get your party seated in a different area will be made, based on availability. Team reservations can be arranged for other evenings. Tax and Gratuity not included.
Check in: You may pick up your Baseballs, Fundamentals Challenge tickets, and CWS tickets, at the Embassy Suites La Vista from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Check-In day (The day you arrive into town). Note: Check-in will close at 2 p.m. the night of the Festival. The players don't need to be present for check-in at the Embassy.
13u / 14u Pro Player Workout: All players will run a 60 time, infielders will throw from short to first, outfielders will throw from right field to third, catchers will record a pop time to second base and pitchers will be evaluated on up to 15 pitches. Each player will also hit eight batted balls and be graded on the activities listed above by Iowa Western Coaches. The event will take place during the festival and will not conflict with SlumpBuster Tournament games. Evaluation hosted by Triple Crown Sports and Iowa Western Community College (Three Time NJCAA D1 National Champions 2010, 2012, 2014).
We had a lot of fun. Well run tournament. Great communication prior to our arrival and throughout the tournament. Skills competition was organized and had enough events that everyone on our team could participate. Umpires overall were really good. Overall great experience. We are hoping to come back next year. Omaha is a great venue. – 10u Dynasty Black (TX)
First class event! – 12u North American Storm Chasers (NC)
Good, responsive communication. Fields were in good playable condition despite the weather. Hotel was in a great location for families, and schedule allowed time to catch a CWS game. Overall a great experience. – 11u Warhawks Baseball (CA)
Facilities were nice and communication excellent. – 14u Indiana Bulls Grey (IN)
Great event team had a blast. All good, CWS game was fun and tourney ran great! – 11u Tinley Park Bulldogs (IL)
Our team's experience with the Slumpbuster tournament was very positive. Great tournament! Wonderful memories for our players. Great job with the festival. Awesome hotel location. Solid competition with some great sportsmanship from teams all over the country – 12u Lake Elmo Lions (MN)
Very well organized and considering how the rain continually came down, the staff were on top of things. Fields we played at were in great shape. – 13u Palatine Legends (IL)
Great event, umpires and overall tournament. – 11u Millard United Legends Silver (NE)
Facilities are very good. Fields are groomed well. We had rain out situations as area was hit with huge amounts of rain, but we still played games as event adjusted well. – 14u Wheaton Briarcliffe Blazers (IL)
Umpires were great…..crews did a good job maintaining fields between games – 11u Colorado Crush
(CO)
Well run event...staff on site was knowledgeable and obviously had been prepared to handle questions. – 13u Scottsdale Firebirds (AZ)
TCS works very hard to make sure that all games get played. – 11u Premier (IL)
Very well ran tournament. – 12u Enid Astros (OK)
Going to Omaha was an experience the kids on the team will always remember. – 13u South Forsyth Giants (GA)
Playing surface was in excellent shape….staff and umpires would very good, acted professional and engaged with the kids well. – 11u Colorado Rage (CO)
Professional staff, very communicative. – 13u Premier Baseball Futures (TX)
Let me first say that you guys have a great set-up here and get so much of this right. Brandon & Jason are organizational Rockstar’s. Communication from these guys was 100% flawless for us both before the event and at the event, especially in the light of some challenging weather at the start of Session 3. – 11u DBI Bluesox (TX)
Love playing teams from out-of-state. With all the weather issues I was impressed with the communication with the teams. Not an easy thing to do considering all the fields and teams at the event. I appreciate that everything is updated quickly – 14u Bellevue Bruins (NE)
It was a great experience for my 12-year-old son. He had a blast, the CWS game was on the bucket list for all of us, the pin trading was so cool, and the tournament was extremely professional. Fields and umps were great. – 12u Chanhassen Storm (MN)
Great tournament as usual. – 13u I-5 Easton (CA)
Fantastic event, great competition, facilities in Council Bluffs are wonderful. – 12u Millard United Elite (NE)
Great Competition-Great Field Conditions-No More than two games a day! There!!! Quick updates and notifications! Very well organized Would definitely recommend. Great Job! – 11u Naperville Renegades American (IL)
Best run tournament we see all year! – 12u Bellevue Bruins (NE)
Overall, very good communication and well-run event, thank you. Kids and families enjoyed it. – 13u Lemont Lightning (IL)
Thank You for a wonderful tournament. Well done and please keep up the good work. – 12u PAL Vipers Black (MO)
We thought the tournament was very organized and the facilities were good. – 9u Texas Matrix (TX)
Great event, real professional umpires! - 14u SSC Cardinals (NE)
Top-notch every year. This is our organizations 8th time playing in this event. – 11u Lobos Baseball (TX)
Well done! Keep up the good communication. – 10u Thunder Jets (CO)
First class event! – 12u North American Storm Chasers (NC)
Good, responsive communication. Fields were in good playable condition despite the weather. Hotel was in a great location for families, and schedule allowed time to catch a CWS game. Overall a great experience. – 11u Warhawks Baseball (CA)
Facilities were nice and communication excellent. – 14u Indiana Bulls Grey (IN)
Great event team had a blast. All good, CWS game was fun and tourney ran great! – 11u Tinley Park Bulldogs (IL)
Our team's experience with the Slumpbuster tournament was very positive. Great tournament! Wonderful memories for our players. Great job with the festival. Awesome hotel location. Solid competition with some great sportsmanship from teams all over the country – 12u Lake Elmo Lions (MN)
Very well organized and considering how the rain continually came down, the staff were on top of things. Fields we played at were in great shape. – 13u Palatine Legends (IL)
Great event, umpires and overall tournament. – 11u Millard United Legends Silver (NE)
Facilities are very good. Fields are groomed well. We had rain out situations as area was hit with huge amounts of rain, but we still played games as event adjusted well. – 14u Wheaton Briarcliffe Blazers (IL)
Umpires were great…..crews did a good job maintaining fields between games – 11u Colorado Crush
(CO)
Well run event...staff on site was knowledgeable and obviously had been prepared to handle questions. – 13u Scottsdale Firebirds (AZ)
TCS works very hard to make sure that all games get played. – 11u Premier (IL)
Very well ran tournament. – 12u Enid Astros (OK)
Going to Omaha was an experience the kids on the team will always remember. – 13u South Forsyth Giants (GA)
Playing surface was in excellent shape….staff and umpires would very good, acted professional and engaged with the kids well. – 11u Colorado Rage (CO)
Professional staff, very communicative. – 13u Premier Baseball Futures (TX)
Let me first say that you guys have a great set-up here and get so much of this right. Brandon & Jason are organizational Rockstar’s. Communication from these guys was 100% flawless for us both before the event and at the event, especially in the light of some challenging weather at the start of Session 3. – 11u DBI Bluesox (TX)
Love playing teams from out-of-state. With all the weather issues I was impressed with the communication with the teams. Not an easy thing to do considering all the fields and teams at the event. I appreciate that everything is updated quickly – 14u Bellevue Bruins (NE)
It was a great experience for my 12-year-old son. He had a blast, the CWS game was on the bucket list for all of us, the pin trading was so cool, and the tournament was extremely professional. Fields and umps were great. – 12u Chanhassen Storm (MN)
Great tournament as usual. – 13u I-5 Easton (CA)
Fantastic event, great competition, facilities in Council Bluffs are wonderful. – 12u Millard United Elite (NE)
Great Competition-Great Field Conditions-No More than two games a day! There!!! Quick updates and notifications! Very well organized Would definitely recommend. Great Job! – 11u Naperville Renegades American (IL)
Best run tournament we see all year! – 12u Bellevue Bruins (NE)
Overall, very good communication and well-run event, thank you. Kids and families enjoyed it. – 13u Lemont Lightning (IL)
Thank You for a wonderful tournament. Well done and please keep up the good work. – 12u PAL Vipers Black (MO)
We thought the tournament was very organized and the facilities were good. – 9u Texas Matrix (TX)
Great event, real professional umpires! - 14u SSC Cardinals (NE)
Top-notch every year. This is our organizations 8th time playing in this event. – 11u Lobos Baseball (TX)
Well done! Keep up the good communication. – 10u Thunder Jets (CO)
Please be prepared to start at 8 a.m. on the 1st day. See "Itinerary" for days to arrive and depart. Drive Note: 9u-14u teams will play most of the games in Greater Omaha/Council Bluffs with overflow fields 45min - 1hr away (Depending on final team numbers). 9u-14u teams be prepared to drive to some of these cities: Ft. Calhoun, Ashland, Fremont and Syracuse. The bulk of play will be in Council Bluffs (IA) and Greater Omaha for all divisions.
Format: The 9-14 Year Old divisions offer D1, D2 and D3 (D3 depends on the final team numbers in each age division). D1 is our highest level of competition, D2 is middle tier level and D3 is the lower level teams. Please sign up for the division that fits your team. For each age group all divisions (D1, D2 and D3) will be combined in the initial two or three pool play games. Based off how your team performs in these games, you will then be put into separate D1, D2 or D3 single elimination rounds (13u & 14u) and consolation brackets for 9u - 12u teams. You could end up in an elimination round that you didn't initially sign up for and you will end up playing teams that are stronger/weaker than you in pool play.
SlumpBuster Philosophy: Tournament Philosophy: Score Early, Win Early, Stay winning. If weather hits then we might revert back to 1st Pool Play game or ½ of official game time for playoff seeding’s. We will award based off pool play seeding’s only in an emergency where games played without elimination finish due to inclement weather. The eventual goal of the event is to play ball not “Crown a Champion.” Play to win every game!
Format: The 9-14 Year Old divisions offer D1, D2 and D3 (D3 depends on the final team numbers in each age division). D1 is our highest level of competition, D2 is middle tier level and D3 is the lower level teams. Please sign up for the division that fits your team. For each age group all divisions (D1, D2 and D3) will be combined in the initial two or three pool play games. Based off how your team performs in these games, you will then be put into separate D1, D2 or D3 single elimination rounds (13u & 14u) and consolation brackets for 9u - 12u teams. You could end up in an elimination round that you didn't initially sign up for and you will end up playing teams that are stronger/weaker than you in pool play.
SlumpBuster Philosophy: Tournament Philosophy: Score Early, Win Early, Stay winning. If weather hits then we might revert back to 1st Pool Play game or ½ of official game time for playoff seeding’s. We will award based off pool play seeding’s only in an emergency where games played without elimination finish due to inclement weather. The eventual goal of the event is to play ball not “Crown a Champion.” Play to win every game!
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Brandon HardyCall or Text: (970) 672-0568
Email: Brandon@triplecrownsports.com Chris Folk |
Jason McCoyCall or Text: (970) 672-0525
Email: Jason@triplecrownsports.com |
