EVENT DETAILS
USSSA SLUMPBUSTER – A/AA/AAA (221 Teams in 2023)
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Tournament DateMay 03 - May 05 2024
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Entry Fee$250 - $525
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StatureUSSSA NIT
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Age Groups7U - 14U
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Event Details
USSSA SLUMPBUSTER is one of the largest Ohio Valley Sports events each year. In 2023, there were 221 teams that participated in the event.
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Admission
DAY PASS
- $15 (Cash Only)
WEEKEND PASS
- $20 (Cash Only)
FREE ADMISSION
- Children 12 & Under
- Three Coaches Per Team
- All Players
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Additional Note
SCHEDULE RELEASE
- The schedule for this event will be released by Tuesday, April 30th
- Coaches can visit www.ohiovalleysp.com and select “2024 Event Schedule Request” to request game times for your pool play games
PAYMENT DEADLINE
- When a division sells out, coaches will receive an email with a payment deadline
- If you do not receive an early payment deadline email for a sold out division, the payment deadline for this event is Friday, April 26th
Tournament Division
Division | Entry Fee | Gate Fee | Max Entries | Teams Entered |
Game Guarantee |
Format |
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Event Ballparks
Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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Clifty Park - FP | South Marr Rd. and Indiana Ave., Columbus, IN, 47201 | Open in Maps |
Columbus Lincoln Park | 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus, IN, 47201 | Open in Maps |
Kasting Park | 800 Kasting Road, Seymour, IN, 47274 | Open in Maps |
Ceraland Sports Complex | 3989 South 525 East, Columbus, IN, 47203 | Open in Maps |
Clifty Park | 1 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN, 47201 | Open in Maps |
Freeman Field Complex | 2476 N St Rd 11, Seymour, IN, 47274 | Open in Maps |
North Vernon City Park | 604 North State Street, North Vernon, IN, 47265 | Open in Maps |
Brownstown City Park | 905 W Bridge St, Brownstown, IN, 47220 | Open in Maps |
Brownstown Elementary | 612 S. Base Rd., Brownstown, IN, 47220 | Open in Maps |
Event Lodging
Note: If you don't know which venue you'll be playing at and want to book in advance, click here to find hotels that are geographically centered between all venues.
Venue Name | Address | Dates | Details |
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Clifty Park - FP | South Marr Rd. and Indiana Ave., Columbus, IN, 47201 | May 3-5 | Find Hotels |
Columbus Lincoln Park | 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus, IN, 47201 | May 3-5 | Find Hotels |
Kasting Park | 800 Kasting Road, Seymour, IN, 47274 | May 3-5 | Find Hotels |
Ceraland Sports Complex | 3989 South 525 East, Columbus, IN, 47203 | May 3-5 | Find Hotels |
Clifty Park | 1 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN, 47201 | May 3-5 | Find Hotels |
Freeman Field Complex | 2476 N St Rd 11, Seymour, IN, 47274 | May 3-5 | Find Hotels |
North Vernon City Park | 604 North State Street, North Vernon, IN, 47265 | May 3-5 | Find Hotels |
Brownstown City Park | 905 W Bridge St, Brownstown, IN, 47220 | May 3-5 | Find Hotels |
Brownstown Elementary | 612 S. Base Rd., Brownstown, IN, 47220 | May 3-5 | Find Hotels |
Merchandise
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USSSA SLUMPBUSTER – A/AA/AAA (221 Teams in 2023) Women's T-Shirt
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USSSA SLUMPBUSTER – A/AA/AAA (221 Teams in 2023) Hoodie
$49.99 -
USSSA SLUMPBUSTER – A/AA/AAA (221 Teams in 2023) T-Shirt
$19.99 -
USSSA SLUMPBUSTER – A/AA/AAA (221 Teams in 2023) Long Sleeve Dry Fit Shirt
$29.99 -
USSSA SLUMPBUSTER – A/AA/AAA (221 Teams in 2023) Dry Fit T-Shirt
$24.99 -
USSSA SLUMPBUSTER – A/AA/AAA (221 Teams in 2023) Performance Hoodie
$39.99
Reigning Champions
2023 USSSA SLUMPBUSTER CHAMPIONS
- 14u AAA – INDIANA BULLS – 14U SOUTH
- 14u AA – INDY TITANS 14U JAMES
- 14u A – INDIANA ANGELS 14U EMSWELLER
- 13u AAA – INDIANA BANDITS RED 13U
- 13u AA – SMOKE
- 13u A – ALEXANDRIA TIGERS
- 12u AAA – SOUTHERN INDIANA KINGS
- 12u AA – CANES INDIANA 12U – CHIODO
- 12u A – SEI HAVOC
- 11u AAA – BARRACKS USA
- 11u AA – VIPERS YOUNG
- 11u A – PATOKA LAKE SLUGGERS – BAKER
- 10u AAA – RICHMOND ROYALS 10U
- 10u AA – BLOOMINGTON WILDCATS
- 10u A – LINTON STARS 10U
- 9u AAA – VINCENNES 9U
- 9u AA – CENTERVILLE DIAMOND DAWGS
- 9u A – MIDWEST ASTROS 9U – HOLMES
- 8u Open – DIESEL
- 8u A – STARS
- 7u Open – NEWBURGH BEASTS
- 7u A – BROWNSTOWN IMPACT 6U
Rules / Pitching Restrictions
Pool Standings Tiebreakers
- [1] Winning Percentage (Descending)
- [2] Number of Wins (Descending)
- [3] Number of Losses (Ascending)
- [4] Tied Teams Winning Percentage Against Each Other (Descending)
- NOT VALID IF ALL TIED TEAMS HAVE NOT PLAYED EACH OTHER
- [5] Average Runs Allowed
- [6] Average Run Differential (Maximum of 8 Run Differential Per Game)
- [7] USSSA Points (Descending)
- [8] Date Team Entered USSSA Database
- ONCE PAST A TIEBREAKER, DO NOT RETURN TO PREVIOUS
- TEAMS THAT HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED A FORFEIT LOSS WILL BE PLACED AS THE LOWEST SEED IN THEIR TIED-TEAM GROUP
Time Limits
COACH PITCH & 9U A
- 1 Hour 30 Min
- 1 Hour 40 Min (Championship Game)
ALL OTHER KID PITCH
- 1 Hour 40 Min
- 2 Hours (Championship Game)
Scorecards
The scorecard below is used by umpires in every game to record innings pitched by each player and the score of the game. Umpires will verify with the scorekeeper for each team throughout the game. At the end of the game, each coach is required to sign the scorecard, confirming the final score of the game and the innings pitched by each individual player that pitched. It is the responsibility of each coach to ensure all information on the scorecard is correct.
- Once the card has been signed, it is official
Scoring Games on the USSSA App
Visit this link (iScore Tutorial) to learn how to use iScore to score your team’s games! Using iScore allows you to take advantage of many new features that are now available within the USSSA App, including:
- Players have the ability to earn PLAYER BADGES for outstanding statistical achievements and milestones
- STATISTICAL LEADERS within an event are are shown on the “Leaderboard” to highlight the top individual performances in each event
- TEAM ROSTERS & GUEST PLAYERS for your team and the opponent are AUTOMATICALLY LOADED from the USSSA database into the game (you do not need to manually enter players)
- LIVE BOX SCORES & COMPLETE SEASON STATISTICS are available to view on your team page
- LIVE-STREAM GAMES directly from the USSSA app (using Mevo streaming devices)
USSSA Points Race
- All teams participating in USSSA events earn USSSA Points based on their placing in each tournament. The top team in each division per state will receive a 2024 USSSA State Points Race Championship Ring. The top team in each age group per region will receive a 2024 USSSA Regional Points Race Championship Chain.
- The number of points a team earns in an event varies based on the stature of the event. The image below shows the points earned based on placing in every type of event. Tap on the image to view the current 2024 standings and learn more about the USSSA Points Race!
Weather
Ohio Valley Sports consults with professional meteorologists to make informed decisions when severe weather events occur. The safety of our participants is our top priority. We do everything in our power to play all scheduled games. When weather causes delays or schedule changes, we communicate updates throughout the process. In the event of cancellations, please view the Indiana USSSA Rules Packet for information regarding the refund policy.
Weather updates for this event will be provided via:
- USSSA App
- USSSA Email System
- Ohio Valley Sports Productions Facebook
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