One of the staple events of the Triple Crown Baseball Series. The Battle@ The Fort traditionally draws top teams from all over Colorado and surroundingstates. This event has averaged 160+ teams since 1999, with games played acrossNorthern Colorado. Enter early for this "hit-your-stride" tournament-- for many teams, this weekend marks the transition into the thick of theseason.

EVENT FORMAT

3-Game Guarantee; two pool play games, then teams will advance to asingle-elimination Championship Bracket or Consolation Bracket playoff. Formatsubject to change based off team numbers, facilities, and weather conditions.

AGE CUTOFF INFORMATION FOR 8U - 14UTEAMS:

We have the same cutoff date for all ages but allow for grade exceptions(see Tournament Rules)
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NOTE: Coaches are required to provide photocopies of birth certificates forproof of age and current report card for proof of grade (if applicable)

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Two new and one used baseball per game; get your baseballs back after thegame. Please make sure your online digital roster is COMPLETE before the event.(Each team must carry packet of birth certificates throughout tournament)

AWARDS:

8u -14u:  1st Place: Team Plaque, Individual Awards; 2nd Place: TeamPlaque, Individual Awards

GAME TIMES AVAILABLE:

April 18, after 5 p.m. MT

ITINERARY:

Sunday, April 6: Deadline for payment of entry fee.
Friday, April 18: Game times posted on this website by 5 p.m. MST.
Saturday, April 26: Tournament pool play games begin
Sunday, April 27: Bracket Play

TRIPLE CROWN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD:

Triple Crown - Colorado Baseball launched its Sportsmanship Program in2006. This program's goal is to emphasize positives around the ballfield andrecognize young players who make it a priority to display positive charactertraits. Our thanks to GH Pin Company (www.ghpins.com) for partnering withTriple Crown to sponsor the Sportsmanship Program.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE TRIPLE CROWNSPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS:

At the start of each Triple Crown - Colorado qualifying tournament, headcoaches will be given (2) Sportsmanship Award pins. Coaches will be asked towatch for extraordinary sportsmanlike acts by players on opposing teams (nottheir own teams) and to award the pins during that weekend's tournament. Thepins will be a challenge to get because we should all expect a basic level ofsportsmanship from all players. If players focus on sportsmanship but don't getpins during a weekend, the core goals will still be achieved. The reallong-term reward is in playing the game with the right frame of mind.

RATIONALE FOR TRIPLE CROWNSPORTSMANSHIP PROGRAM:

Triple Crown Baseball wants to focus on something positive in the face ofincreasing talk about negativity in youth sports. Given the fact that ourColorado Baseball Series involves over 1,800+ teams, the implementation of theaward program is massive. We lack the ability to evaluate every game/everyplayer with our own staff. We want the teams to evaluate opposing playerbehaviors and reward them accordingly. By having coaches award pins to opposingplayers, we hope to create an ongoing awareness of, focus on, and respect forsportsmanship.

​PARENTS AND COACHES:

Please have fun with this and let players know that sportsmanlikebehaviors are as commendable as base hits, blazing fastballs and diving stops.

Check-in at your site one hour before your first game.

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