2025 will be the twelfth year of the Don Battles On. This tournament is named after Don Minard, who has been a remarkable coach and mentor in the softball world. We are honored and humbled to run a tournament in recognition of such a great leader. This tournament will continue to draw college coaches and top club teams from all over the country.
Road to the Rockies Division ONLY - PAID entry into Power Pools for the 2026 Colorado 4th July in Colorado for winner of 14u Road to the Rockies Division. The paid entry is nontransferable to another team or age division. The entry is also nontransferable to another event and no "refund" of any kind if the entry is not used for the team that wins the 14u Road to the Rockies Division at Don Battles On.
All teams in all divisions must be ready to play at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Novebmer 21, 2025.
Showcase: 5-Game Round Robin
Road to the Rockies: 3 pool play games into single-elimination bracket
$1,650
The age of the payer on August 31 indicates what division they must play in.
(i.e. If a player is 12 on August 31st they can still play 12u; if a player is 13 on August 31st they must move up to play 14u.)
Monday, prior to the event
All Open Divisions: Chino Hills, Riverside, La Puente, La Habra, Fontana, Perris, Lake Elsinore
14U Road to the Rockies Division: Lake Elsinore - Rosetta Canyon
This is a "stay to play" tournament. Teams outside of the 80-mile radius must actualize 16 total room nights (ex: 8 rooms for 2 nights) with an approved property.
October 1, 2025
1. Entry fee paid in full
2. Minimum of 16 room nights with a Triple Crown Lodging Partner booked OR Paid the Surcharge
3. A completed Triple Crown digital roster
4. Reported team insurance
Friday, November 21:
9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Individual College Camp
4:45 p.m. - Team games begin at all complexes
**All teams need to be prepared to play on Friday.**
Saturday, November 22:
8 a.m. - Team games all day at all complexes
Sunday, November 23:
8 a.m. - Team games all day at all complexes
4:45 p.m. - Last games start
16333 Fairfield Ranch
Chino Hills, CA 91709
METAL CLEATS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE TURF FIELDS: WRIGLEY AND EBBETS
2155 Trumble Road
Perris, CA92570
METAL CLEATS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE TURF FIELDS: YANKEE AND DODGER
10550 Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road
Mira Loma, CA 91752
METAL CLEATS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE TURF FIELDS: FENWAY AND FORBES
5065 Coyote Canyon Road
Fontana, CA 92336
16581 Filbert Street
Fontana, CA 92335
1440 W Whittier Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
501 Glendora AveLa Puente, CA 91744
5215 La Sierra Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy
Riverside, CA 92508
701 Orange St
Riverside, CA 92501
44419 Ardenwood Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
18505 Malaga Rd Lake
Elsinore, CA 92530
2025 Colleges Attending:
This list will be updated frequently, more schools to come
Adams State University - NCAA DII - CO
American International College - NCCA DII - MA
Arizona Christian University - NAIA - AZ
Arlington Baptist University - NCAA DIII - TX
Benedictine University Mesa - NAIA - AZ
Carroll College - NAIA - MT
Chaffey College - JUCO - CA
Clark Atlanta University - NCAA DII - GA
Coalinga College - JUCO - CA
Colby Community College - JUCO - KS
Dominican - NCAA DIII - IL
Dominican University - NCAA DIII - IL
Eastern Connecticut State University - NCAA DIII - CT
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - NAIA - AZ
Fullerton College -JUCO - CA
Gordon College - NCAA DIII - MA
Grossmont College - JUCO - CA
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte - NCAA DIII - NC
La Sierra University - NAIA - CA
Manhattanville College - NCAA DIII - NY
Menlo College - NCAA DII - CA
Northeast Community College - JUCO - NE
Reedley College - JUCO - CA
Sarah Lawrence College - NCAA DIII - NY
University of Jamestown - NCAA DII - ND
Webster University - NCAA DII - MO
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - NCAA DIII - MA
Yavapai College - JUCO - AZ
A 20% non-refundable administration fee will be charged on all registrations.
There are no refunds or transfers if brackets have been posted, your age division is sold out or if a team cancels 30 or fewer days prior to the start of the event.
Otherwise, if a team cancels 90 days prior to the event start date, they may transfer the registration to another Triple Crown Fastpitch headquartered event for full value or receive a refund via check minus the 50% fee.
Lastly, if a team cancels 91 prior to the event start date, they may transfer the registration to another Triple Crown Fastpitch headquartered event for full value or receive a refund via check minus the 20% administration fee.
If an age division does not make you will be entitled to a full refund.
If an event is lost due to weather or any Act of God (i.e. COVID-19), the entry fee will be refunded via check minus the 20% administration fee.
If one game is played you will receive 50% of entry fee. If two or more games are played there is no refund.
Kaitlin Flynn
Call or Text: (970) 672-0546
Email: Kaitlin@triplecrownsports.com
Don Minard
Call or Text: (714) 329-2460
Email: Donnieminardo2@yahoo.com
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