Saint Patrick’s Day Shamrock Showdown – Tournament Information

Hosted by JP Sports

📅 March 20–22, 2026

SPECIAL EVENT PRICING FOR $150. ONLY FOR A LIMITED TIME!  

*MULTI-TOURNAMENT DISCOUNTS CAN NOT BE USED WITH SPECIAL EVENT PRICING!!!!*

🍀 Event Overview 🍀

    Luck is in the air at the Saint Patrick’s Day Shamrock Showdown! Celebrate the spirit of St. Paddy’s Day while competing in one of the most festive baseball events of early spring.

- Finalists of each age division will earn Custom St. Patrick’s Day–branded championship rings 

- This event is USSSA, giving your team the chance to play for USSSA points

*ALL TEAMS MUST BE USSSA SANCTIONED  AND ROSTERED BEFORE THE START OF THE EVENT*
(PLEASE NOTE, NO MULTI TOURNAMENT DISCOUNTS APPLY TO THE $150 REGISTRATION FEE)

🏟 Facility Information

• Oasis Sports Complex in Marion, Illinois is a brand-new, state-of-the-art youth sports facility. The complex features multi-colored synthetic turf fields, designed for all levels of competition and a visually striking playing environment. WELCOME TO THRILLVILLE! Families and teams will enjoy a welcoming, modern venue and surrounding area with ample amenities and easy access for players traveling from Southern Illinois and neighboring states.

        Facility Rules:

• NO metal spikes
• NO sunflower seeds
• No Gum
• NO outside Food or Beverage 

📋 Tournament Details

• Sanctioning: Teams MUST Sanction and Roster at usssa.com 
• Waivers: Teams must complete waivers via JP Sports login
• Roster Compliance: Teams must be sanctioned and have a completed USSSA roster uploaded before the event starts
• Refund Policy: Please reference the JP Sports Rules. See Item 45 for Refund Policy.
• Rules: https://irp.cdn-website.com/6a9b086b/files/uploaded/2025-baseball-rules-3f5b0c10.pdf

📅 Schedule

• Dates: March 20–22, 2026
• Start Times: Games begin Friday no earlier than 5:00 p.m.
• Game Guarantee: 3 Games Minimum
• Format: 2 Pool Play Games followed by Bracket Play

⚾ Age Divisions & Field Dimensions

• 8u KP: 40’ mound / 60’ bases
• 9u: 46’ mound / 65’ bases
• 10u: 46’ mound / 65’ bases
• 11u: 50’ mound / 70’ bases
• 12u: 50’ mound / 70’ bases
• 13u: 54’ mound / 80’ bases
• 14u: 60’ mound / 90’ bases

⚠️ JP Sports reserves the right to modify and/or combine divisions as needed.

⚾ Bat Restrictions 

• All Bats 8u-14u AAA must be stamped 1.15 BPF per USSSA rule. All  bats for 14u Major and all high school divisions must use BBCOR per NFHS.
  
  Weight Drop Restrictions:
•  8u - 12u: No weight restrictions
• 13u: -3, -5 or -8 ONLY
• 14u A, 14u AA, 14u AAA: -3 or -5
• 14u MAJOR, High School Divisions: -3 BBCOR

💰 Entry Fees

• Gate Admission:
  • Single Day: $10 per person
  • Children 12 & under: FREE
  • Each team gets 3 coaches passes for the weekend

📲 Event Contacts

For questions about the event, USSSA, Discounts and Promos, please see the corresponding contacts at the bottom of the page.

Don’t rely on just the luck of the Irish — bring your best game to the Shamrock Showdown at Oasis! Whether you’re chasing gold at the end of the rainbow, or coming out to enjoy the weekend, this St. Patrick’s Day weekend is your chance to play hard, have fun, and go home wearing rings that shine brighter than a pot of gold.

✅ Register today