The Colorado Sparkler Juniors is a 'Stay to Play' event
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Dates: July 1 - July 7, 2019
Where: Colorado Springs & Northern Colorado Divisions: 12 Open & 14 Open
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Format: 6-game guarantee to include pool play, modified double elimination and single elimination formats.
Age Cutoff Date: December 31, 2018
Price: 14U- $1950.00/ 12U- $1750.00. Lodging reservations will not be accepted by hotel properties until the team has been registered into the event. A unique team code will be provided once entry is confirmed.
Awards: 1st-4th place team awards. 1st & 2nd place individual awards.
Entry Deadline: May 31, 2019; the event may sell out early and Triple Crown reserves the right to close entries at any time. Entries after December 31, 2018 cannot be guaranteed a spot. 14U Power Pool applications required for consideration and due no later than April 1, 2019. Click on DOCUMENTS for the application.
Game Times Available: June 14, 2019 after 3 p.m. MT
Locations: All 14U will be played in Northern Colorado. All 12U will be played in Colorado Springs
Gate: There will be no gate fees at any Sparkler Juniors parks. Please be advised that most Sparkler/ Fireworks venues are gated and that a fee will be required for entry should you be scheduled at or attend those venues.
Special Events: Showcase All-Star Games
In 2005, the Triple Crown Sparkler tournament launched the Sparkler Showcase All-Star Games with great success. In 2019, we will again offer All Star games at the 14U level and continue our 12U Early Identifiers Camp with an all new format. Details to follow.
Pro Fastpitch Games: Expect the Pro Games back in 2019 as they'll play games in Erie on Tuesday, Westminster on Wednesday and in Aurora on Thursday!
Age Cutoff Date: December 31, 2018
Price: 14U- $1950.00/ 12U- $1750.00. Lodging reservations will not be accepted by hotel properties until the team has been registered into the event. A unique team code will be provided once entry is confirmed.
Awards: 1st-4th place team awards. 1st & 2nd place individual awards.
Entry Deadline: May 31, 2019; the event may sell out early and Triple Crown reserves the right to close entries at any time. Entries after December 31, 2018 cannot be guaranteed a spot. 14U Power Pool applications required for consideration and due no later than April 1, 2019. Click on DOCUMENTS for the application.
Game Times Available: June 14, 2019 after 3 p.m. MT
Locations: All 14U will be played in Northern Colorado. All 12U will be played in Colorado Springs
Gate: There will be no gate fees at any Sparkler Juniors parks. Please be advised that most Sparkler/ Fireworks venues are gated and that a fee will be required for entry should you be scheduled at or attend those venues.
Special Events: Showcase All-Star Games
In 2005, the Triple Crown Sparkler tournament launched the Sparkler Showcase All-Star Games with great success. In 2019, we will again offer All Star games at the 14U level and continue our 12U Early Identifiers Camp with an all new format. Details to follow.
Pro Fastpitch Games: Expect the Pro Games back in 2019 as they'll play games in Erie on Tuesday, Westminster on Wednesday and in Aurora on Thursday!
2019 marks the 16th year for the Triple Crown Sparkler tournament. In 2018, more than 900 teams played in the event and more than 2,500 girls participated in our Showcase All-Star games each evening at the Christopher and Barnes Complexes.
14 & Under- all play will once again take place in Northern Colorado with The Ballpark at Erie being our hub for Power Pools and Barnes in Loveland serving as our base for the open division.
12 & Under- after a successful 2018 debut, this age group will again return to Colorado Springs for year two!
14 & Under- all play will once again take place in Northern Colorado with The Ballpark at Erie being our hub for Power Pools and Barnes in Loveland serving as our base for the open division.
12 & Under- after a successful 2018 debut, this age group will again return to Colorado Springs for year two!
"I continue to be amazed by TCS Tournaments as whole. TCS runs the best tournaments from start to finish than any other organization. The Sparkler specifically is quite an undertaking, and every year I walk away amazed at how well the tournament is run. From games times you can count on, to professionalism by the staff, to education of the college recruiting process. EXCELLENT!!" --Lady Hustle, CA
"I have to let you know that this was the first time I had been to the Sparkler and it was everything the people said it was. It was the best-run tournament I have been involved with in 10 years of coaching. I was very impressed with everything from the fields, the umpires and the people at the fields to answer questions." --Anonymous
"I wanted to thank you and tell you how grateful we were to participate in the Sparkler this year. It was with out a doubt the most professionally-run tournament we have played all year. We appreciate all that you did to arrange the (off-field) discount fun events and the overall experience of all three of our teams was totally positive! You can count us in for next year at the Sparkler!" --Missouri Revolution
"I am the coach's wife and our daughter went to Virginia Tech on a softball scholarship. We have been to a lot of tournaments through the years, but we have never been to a tournament that has been so informative and helpful with anything and everything, as this one has! You guys have done a great job and I wanted to let you know it. I don't think people stop and think how difficult it is to put on a tournament of this size. We do appreciate all that you have done!! Forward this to the entire committee, our hats are off to you all." --Diamond Dusters, WV
"Extremely well run from all respects. I am an executive with a Fortune 500 company and what you and your staff are able to pull off was nothing short of exceptional. The level of execution to be able to run events across multiple zip codes and involving hundreds of staff, volunteer, site directors, etc. was impressive."--Cal Breeze, CA
"I have to let you know that this was the first time I had been to the Sparkler and it was everything the people said it was. It was the best-run tournament I have been involved with in 10 years of coaching. I was very impressed with everything from the fields, the umpires and the people at the fields to answer questions." --Anonymous
"I wanted to thank you and tell you how grateful we were to participate in the Sparkler this year. It was with out a doubt the most professionally-run tournament we have played all year. We appreciate all that you did to arrange the (off-field) discount fun events and the overall experience of all three of our teams was totally positive! You can count us in for next year at the Sparkler!" --Missouri Revolution
"I am the coach's wife and our daughter went to Virginia Tech on a softball scholarship. We have been to a lot of tournaments through the years, but we have never been to a tournament that has been so informative and helpful with anything and everything, as this one has! You guys have done a great job and I wanted to let you know it. I don't think people stop and think how difficult it is to put on a tournament of this size. We do appreciate all that you have done!! Forward this to the entire committee, our hats are off to you all." --Diamond Dusters, WV
"Extremely well run from all respects. I am an executive with a Fortune 500 company and what you and your staff are able to pull off was nothing short of exceptional. The level of execution to be able to run events across multiple zip codes and involving hundreds of staff, volunteer, site directors, etc. was impressive."--Cal Breeze, CA
| Lodging Policy |
Sparkler Juniors Frequently Asked Questions
1. LODGING- This is a 100% stay to play event and no buyout is planned. Teams are required to book a minimum of 30 nights within the block to be bracketed into the event. Teams can not book lodging until paid and registered into the event. Once paid, the team will receive an email detailing lodging to include the teams unique lodging ID.
2. OPEN DIVISION LOCATIONS- The 14u division is played in Northern Colorado with the city of LOVELAND serving as the hub. All fields are within 30 minutes of Loveland. The 12u division is played entirely in Colorado Springs with the Skyview Complex serving as the hub. All fields are within 15 minutes of Skyview.
3. POWER POOL LOCATIONS- The 14u Power Pools will be played in Erie and at Barnes in Loveland on Tuesday- Thursday. Teams advancing to the TV bracket on Thursday will play at the Aurora Sports Park. Bracket play Friday- Sunday will take place in Erie and at either Barnes in Loveland or Christopher fields in Westminster (tentative).
4. MANAGERS MEETING- A video is available on the main Sparkler Juniors page. All teams are responsible for viewing the video and understanding it. Questions can be addressed to the tournament director at scott@triplecrownsports.com.
5. MANAGER CHECK IN- A team representative is required to check in during the player parties on Monday July 1.
6. PLAYER PARTIES- The 14u player party will be held in Loveland at Barnes on Monday July 1 from 11:00am - 2:00pm. We'll have food, music, plenty of vendors and lots of fun. Address 405 S Cleveland, Loveland, Co 80537
The 12u party will take place from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Skyview in Colorado Springs and be centered around the return of 12u All Star Games! We'll have food, vendors, music and carnival rides to make this a night to remember! Address 2890 Resnik, Colorado Springs, Co 80916
7. PIN TRADING- We will offer formal pin trading as part of the 12u player party. We see pin trading at the 14u party but will not offer it formally. Towels will be available for sale in our Sparkler Juniors merchandise tent.
8. GATE- There will be NO GATE at all Sparkler Juniors facilities. A gate fee will be in place at Sparkler and Fireworks fields. If you are playing in the 14u Power Pool All Star Games at Christopher, in the 14u Power Pool TV Bracket at the Aurora Sports Park or just visiting, a 12.00/ day gate fee will be charged.
9. ALL STAR GAMES- 14u Monday July 1 at Barnes in Loveland for the Open Division and at Christopher in Westminster for the Power Pool teams. 12u at Skyview in Colorado Springs. All teams will be filled using a nomination process.
10. DIVISIONS/ FORMATS- 14u will featured two divisions, OPEN and POWER POOL. Power Pools will be limited to 64 teams in 2019 and require an application. Format is three pool, to cross pool/tv bracket, modified double elimination to single elimination championship. All remaining teams will play in the Open bracket- four pool seeding into Gold, Silver and Bronze modified double elimination brackets to single elimination championships for each. 12u will feature four pool seeding into Gold, Silver modified double elimination brackets to single elimination for each.
11. SCHEDULES- All play begins Tuesday. 14u Power Pools- pool games Tuesday, Wednesday. TV bracket and cross pool games Thursday. Double elimination Friday, Saturday. Single elimination for top eight Sunday. 14u Open- pool games Tuesday - Thursday. Open teams will have either Tuesday or Wednesday off to enjoy Colorado. Double elimination Friday, Saturday with the final eight in Gold, Silver and Bronze to single elimination on Sunday. 12u final format TBD at this time.
12. PLAYING RULES/ BATS- The event uses USA softball rules with a few Triple Crown modifiers. Please refer to the rules section of this web page for details. ALL BATS MUST HAVE THE CURRENT USA SOFTBALL STAMP. (no USSSA Easton Ghosts)
13. COOLERS, CONCESSIONS & FOOD- For the 14u event there are no cooler or outside food restrictions. All fields will have concessions with the exception of Rolland Moore and Twin Rivers. Please plan accordingly. For the 12u event we'll have concessions/ food trucks at all parks with the exception of Goose Gossage where we finish up the silver championship Saturday night. There are no cooler or outside food restrictions at El Pomar, Leon Young or Goose Gossage. The concessionaire at Skyview will often try to enforce a cooler restriction; bring them in and we'll fight the fight with you as best we can.
2. OPEN DIVISION LOCATIONS- The 14u division is played in Northern Colorado with the city of LOVELAND serving as the hub. All fields are within 30 minutes of Loveland. The 12u division is played entirely in Colorado Springs with the Skyview Complex serving as the hub. All fields are within 15 minutes of Skyview.
3. POWER POOL LOCATIONS- The 14u Power Pools will be played in Erie and at Barnes in Loveland on Tuesday- Thursday. Teams advancing to the TV bracket on Thursday will play at the Aurora Sports Park. Bracket play Friday- Sunday will take place in Erie and at either Barnes in Loveland or Christopher fields in Westminster (tentative).
4. MANAGERS MEETING- A video is available on the main Sparkler Juniors page. All teams are responsible for viewing the video and understanding it. Questions can be addressed to the tournament director at scott@triplecrownsports.com.
5. MANAGER CHECK IN- A team representative is required to check in during the player parties on Monday July 1.
6. PLAYER PARTIES- The 14u player party will be held in Loveland at Barnes on Monday July 1 from 11:00am - 2:00pm. We'll have food, music, plenty of vendors and lots of fun. Address 405 S Cleveland, Loveland, Co 80537
The 12u party will take place from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Skyview in Colorado Springs and be centered around the return of 12u All Star Games! We'll have food, vendors, music and carnival rides to make this a night to remember! Address 2890 Resnik, Colorado Springs, Co 80916
7. PIN TRADING- We will offer formal pin trading as part of the 12u player party. We see pin trading at the 14u party but will not offer it formally. Towels will be available for sale in our Sparkler Juniors merchandise tent.
8. GATE- There will be NO GATE at all Sparkler Juniors facilities. A gate fee will be in place at Sparkler and Fireworks fields. If you are playing in the 14u Power Pool All Star Games at Christopher, in the 14u Power Pool TV Bracket at the Aurora Sports Park or just visiting, a 12.00/ day gate fee will be charged.
9. ALL STAR GAMES- 14u Monday July 1 at Barnes in Loveland for the Open Division and at Christopher in Westminster for the Power Pool teams. 12u at Skyview in Colorado Springs. All teams will be filled using a nomination process.
10. DIVISIONS/ FORMATS- 14u will featured two divisions, OPEN and POWER POOL. Power Pools will be limited to 64 teams in 2019 and require an application. Format is three pool, to cross pool/tv bracket, modified double elimination to single elimination championship. All remaining teams will play in the Open bracket- four pool seeding into Gold, Silver and Bronze modified double elimination brackets to single elimination championships for each. 12u will feature four pool seeding into Gold, Silver modified double elimination brackets to single elimination for each.
11. SCHEDULES- All play begins Tuesday. 14u Power Pools- pool games Tuesday, Wednesday. TV bracket and cross pool games Thursday. Double elimination Friday, Saturday. Single elimination for top eight Sunday. 14u Open- pool games Tuesday - Thursday. Open teams will have either Tuesday or Wednesday off to enjoy Colorado. Double elimination Friday, Saturday with the final eight in Gold, Silver and Bronze to single elimination on Sunday. 12u final format TBD at this time.
12. PLAYING RULES/ BATS- The event uses USA softball rules with a few Triple Crown modifiers. Please refer to the rules section of this web page for details. ALL BATS MUST HAVE THE CURRENT USA SOFTBALL STAMP. (no USSSA Easton Ghosts)
13. COOLERS, CONCESSIONS & FOOD- For the 14u event there are no cooler or outside food restrictions. All fields will have concessions with the exception of Rolland Moore and Twin Rivers. Please plan accordingly. For the 12u event we'll have concessions/ food trucks at all parks with the exception of Goose Gossage where we finish up the silver championship Saturday night. There are no cooler or outside food restrictions at El Pomar, Leon Young or Goose Gossage. The concessionaire at Skyview will often try to enforce a cooler restriction; bring them in and we'll fight the fight with you as best we can.
