WHAT IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE?
The SlumpBuster is open to 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 has booked lodging with a partner property using the personal team lodging link from EventConnect (Stay to Play event) or submit the LODGING BUYOUT fee.
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 $2,345 and the 6gm option is $2,545
10u - 12u - 4gm option is $2,645 and the 6gm option is $2,845
13u - 14u - 4gm option is $2,745 and the 6gm option is $2,945
Sessions #2 (11u - 14u) is $2,445. It is a 4gm option only for all teams (mid-week event) and does NOT offer a festival night.
WHAT DO THOSE FEES INCLUDE?
4gm or 6gm guarantee (minimum), 1 dozen baseballs, gate fees into all the parks for all players, parents and coaches, and the Festival Night (Opening Ceremonies - Pin trading, inflatables, vendors) during Sessions #1 & #3.
DO YOU OFFER EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS?
There are no early bird discounts for this event.
DO YOU ALLOW FOR PARTIAL PAYMENTS (A DEPOSIT)?
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 6-game option. The 6-gm option is also referred to as the Lightning Round Bracket and does require you to come in a day earlier to play the 2 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 2 exhibition games on Wednesday, while 9u-12u teams will play 2 exhibition games on Thursday.
*All teams need to be prepared to play at 8am.
*The results of these 2 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-gm option) teams will merge into the same pool as all 4-gm option teams for pool play beginning Thursday 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 team's 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 the roster is complete, click the “Send Parent Authorization” button and it will send out the digital waivers to the parents to sign allowing their son/daughter to participate in the event. Any player that does not have the parent waiver 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.
WHERE DO WE CHECK IN?
Check in is at our Headquarter Hotel, Embassy Suites La Vista (12520 Westport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68128) in the Gatsby Room.
DO PLAYERS NEED TO CHECK IN?
Players are not required at check-in. Coaches, team managers or team moms can check in the team.
WHAT HAPPENS AT CHECK IN?
The team representative checking in will need to have copies of all birth certificates and the team insurance policy. Parents and players have an opportunity at check-in to purchase tournament merchandise. Each team will receive 1 dozen of Baden Baseballs.
WHAT IS DIVISION I, DIVISION II AND DIVISION III (CLASSIFICATIONS)?
Division 1 is the highest tier, similar to a Majors team. Division 2 is the middle tier, similar to a AAA team. Division 3 is the lower tier, similar to a AA/Rec. team.
WHAT AIRPORT DO WE FLY INTO?
Eppley Airfield. This is a small airport that most major airlines fly in to. It is about 7min from downtown and easy to get in and out of during your trip.
WHEN IS THE LAST GAME OF THE DAY AND WHEN SHOULD WE SCHEDULE OUR FLIGHTS HOME?
All Championship games will start roughly at 1:15pm or 1:30pm (weather permitting) depending on your age division and should be done around 3:30pm, out of the park around 4pm (weather permitting). Do not plan to fly out of Omaha earlier than 6pm at the conclusion of the event.
Many Session #1 teams usually stay Sunday night so they can see additional CWS games and then head out on Monday or Tuesday.
WILL THE EVENT SELL OUT?
Sessions #1 & #3 will likely sell out in each age divisions (9u-14u). The 13u & 14u divisions will sell out much faster than the younger age divisions.
DOES BEING PENCILED IN GUARANTEE A SPOT?
No, being penciled-in shows that your team is 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.
