Triple Crown’s SlumpBuster® has become a fixture on the youth circuit,entering its 23rd year as a tournament dedicated to building memories and bringing families together around the great game of baseball. More than 40states from coast to coast send teams to Omaha in June for the opportunity to play unique competition and sharpen their skills for the summer campaign.​By playing in the SlumpBuster®,teams have an opportunity to attend a College World Series game. Triple Crown schedules the tournament so teams can make their way to beautiful CharlesSchwab Stadium and watch the best Division 1 programs in the NCAA compete for a national title. Immerse your kids in the excitement, check out the activities downtown and see baseball how it was meant to be played!​ ​

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:

- 4 or 6 GameGuarantee

- Gate Fee for all fields

- Gate Fee to the SlumpBuster Festival

- (Inflatables,Vendors, Pin Trading & Bonfire)

- 1 dozen baseballs

EXACT PLAYDATES (Vary by Age Group) 9's, 10's, 11's and 12's:

4-Game Option:Friday, June 20th - Sunday, June 22nd (3 Days)

6-Game Option:Thursday, June 19th - Sunday, June 22nd (4 Days)

EXACT PLAYDATES (Vary by Age Group) 13's and 14's:

4-Game Option:Thursday, June 19th - Sunday, June 22nd (4 Days)

6-Game Option:Wednesday, June 18th - Sunday, June 22nd (5 Days)

Game TimesAvailable: May 31st, 2025

Equipment:Bring 1 used and 2 new baseballs per game. Get your baseballs back after the game. All teams will receive 1 dozen baseballs during team check-in.

Baseballs will only be distributed at check-in (Embassy Suites La Vista, NE, 12520 WestportPkwy, 68128). Baseballs will not be handed out at facilities.

Age CutoffDate: May 1, 2025

SlumpBusterAwards: 1st Place Championship Brackets - Team Plaque and Championship Rings,2nd Place Championship Brackets - Team Plaque and Runner Up Rings, ConsolationWinners - Team Plaque.

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.

SlumpBusterLightning Round Bracket:

*Teams will be combined between D1/D2/D3

*13u & 14uTeams will play 2 exhibition games Wednesday, June 18th, while 9u-12u teamswill play 2 games on Thursday, June 19th.

*All teams need to be prepared to play at 8am.

*The results of these games will NOT count toward pool play standings, but innings pitched WILLbe recorded.

*Lightning bracket game times reduced (1hr 45min NO NEW INNING time limit for all ages).

*LightningRound Bracket teams will merge into the same bracket as all 4-Game Bracket teams for Pool Play beginning Thursday, June 19th (13u/14u) and Friday, June20th (9u-12u).

Please consider before signing up:

*Your team could play 4-9 games while in Omaha. Be aware of your pitching depth 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, Syracuseetc). Majority of the games will be in the Greater Omaha/Council Bluffs with possible overflow fields (depending on final team numbers).

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