Tournament Information

The USSSA Illinois State Championships - Global State is a new event for the 2022 season and is part of the brand new "Flashin' The Leather Series" for 9-12u.  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 event is the USSSA Illinois Global State Championships and also a USSSA World Series Qualifier!  We expect this event to sell out quickly, as it will have the best awards package in youth baseball.  The Slugger Early Bird Classic will play 2 pool play games, followed by bracket play.   Don't miss your opportunity for a USSSA qualifier!

Teams MUST be prepared to start play Friday morning. 

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: 06/24/2022 - 06/26/2022

Game Guarantee: 3 Games

Tournament Format: Each team will play 2 pool play games, followed by bracket play.

Expected Number of Teams: 100+

Expected Start Times: Games will start Friday morning. 

Parking is FREE!

LSSC: 8400 Orange Prairie Rd, Peoria, IL 61615

The event is for the following ages:

8u Kid Pitch

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:

8u, 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u = $595

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 housing link and information will be provided soon...