WHERE WILL MY AGE DIVISION PLAY?
The SlumpBuster will be played on fields throughout the Greater Omaha and Council Bluffs, IA and surrounding areas. The majority of facilities are approximately within a 20-mile distance (north to south and east to west). All teams should be prepared to travel up to 1 hour outside of the metro area (depending on our final team numbers).
WHAT TYPE OF FIELDS ARE WE PLAYING ON?
Omaha and the surrounding cities take great pride in their fields. However, this event isn’t a “field of dreams” tournament and teams should be ready to play on fields that might be lower than your standards. The field quality could be rated as above average and every field is safe.
ARE WE PLAYING ON TURF FIELDS, GRASS INFIELDS FIELDS OR SKIN INFIELDS?
The vast majority of fields utilized for the event are skinned infields (especially for 13u and younger).
The majority of 14u games will be scheduled for grass infields (high school like fields).
Only three turf infields are presently available to Triple Crown.
WILL THE FIELDS HAVE PORTABLE OR PERMANENT MOUNDS?
The majority of our facilities will have portable mounds in use for the tournament.
14u will generally have more facilities with permanent pitching mounds, however some portable mounds will also be utilized. As a reminder, no metal cleats may be used on a portable mound – molded cleats and turf shoes are permitted.
CAN WE SCHEDULE A PRACTICE TIME?
We DO NOT schedule any practice times prior to the event, but for teams that play in Sessions #1 or #3, we do have a 6gm option for your team to choose from.
WHAT ARE THE GATE FEES AT THE FACILITIES?
There are no gate fees for players, parents and coaches at any facility. they are already included in the entry fee.
ARE COOLERS ALLOWED AT THE PARKS WHERE WE PLAY?
Typically, a team cooler with water is allowed. Most parks do sell concessions and use that for local fundraisers and greatly appreciate your support.
ARE PETS ALLOWED INTO THE PARKS?
For the most part yes, if not, it is rarely enforced. All we ask is that you clean up after your pet and keep them under control.
ARE THE DUGOUTS COVERED?
Most, but not all, fields have covered dugouts.
IS THERE SHADE AT THE PARKS OR DO WE NEED TO BRING A CANOPY/UMBRELLAS?
It is a good idea to bring a canopy/umbrellas. There is not a lot of shade at the parks.
ARE THERE WATER COOLERS IN THE DUGOUTS?
No, please be sure the players bring their water to the games (typically water bottles or hydro-flasks)
DOES 13U PLAY 54/80 OR 60/90?
13u will play 54/80 for this event.
