Registration is currently open for the following divisions:
The Slugger Summer Nationals is a new event for the 2022 season and is part of the brand new "Flashin' The Leather Series" for 9-12u. The Slugger Summer Nationals will be the final event of the 2022 season for "Flashin' The Leather Series". The Flashin' The Leather Series is a brand new tournament series by JP Sports hosted exclusively at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex (LSSC). For the "Flashin' The Leather Series" the tournament champions will receive a Wilson A2000 Baseball glove. For more information on the Flashin' The Leather Series click HERE.
This national event is the Slugger Summer Nationals and is a USSSA sanctioned event. We expect this event to sell out quickly, as it will have the best awards package in youth baseball. The Slugger Summer Nationals will play 3 pool play games, followed by bracket play. This event is a 5 game guarantee and will kick-off Wednesday, July 13th. Don't miss the epic skills competitions and opening ceremonies, nobody does these events like JP Sports! Great give-a-ways, DJ, and tons of family fun!
Wednesday, July 13: Team Check-in, Coaches Meetings, Team Mom Meeting, Pin Trading, Skills Competitions and Opening Ceremonies.
Thursday, July 14: Pool Play
Friday, July 15: Pool Play
Saturday, July 16: Bracket play
Sunday, July 17: Conclusion of Bracket Play
Louisville Slugger Sports Complex:
With a total of 12 turf diamonds: 10 full synthetic turf fields with lights outdoors and 2 full synthetic turf fields in the dome. 2 of the outdoor fields are stadium style, with the main stadium field featuring a jumbotron scrore/video board.
This tournament will be governed by USSSA Rules and Rostering, along with JP Sports.
You MUST Register through USSSA AND JP Sports .
NO METAL SPIKES AT LSSC
Date: 07/13/2022 - 07/17/2022
Game Guarantee: 5 Games
Tournament Format: Each team will play 3-4 pool play games, followed by bracket play.
Expected Number of Teams: 100+
Expected Start Times: Games will start Thursday morning.
Parking is FREE!
LSSC: 8400 Orange Prairie Rd, Peoria, IL 61615
The event is for the following ages:
9u (Open/AA/A) - 46' mound, 65' bases
10u (Open/AA/A) - 46' mound, 65' bases
11u (Open/AA/A) - 50' mound, 70' bases
12u (Open/AA/A) - 50' mound, 70' bases
Cost:
9u, 10u, 11u, 12u = $695
Hotels:
*Teams traveling for this event MUST book their hotels through our housing partner, Discover Peoria. This event is a Stay-to-Play event. Once you have registered we recommend securing your hotel rooms right away. The tournament housing can be found by CLICKING HERE.
Please note that the JP Sports Tournaments are Stay to Play events. This requires all teams needing / using hotels to book through Discover Peoria or they will not be eligible for tournament play.. This program helps keep team costs down with substantial savings on room rates, hotel amenities, discounts on dining and availability while still providing unique experiences throughout the tournament.