Tournament Information:

The USSSA Illinois State Championships - Global State is here in 2025 and will continue the "Flashin' The Leather Series" for 8-14u.  The Flashin' The Leather Series is a tournament series by JP Sports hosted exclusively at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex (LSSC) and Eastside Sports Complex.   For the "Flashin' The Leather Series"  the tournament champions will receive a Wilson A2000 Baseball glove if the division qualifies for the gloves.  For more information on the Flashin' The Leather Series click HERE.

This event last year attracted over 200+ teams from all over the state. This is the Official USSSA Illinois State Tournament. Come play against the best and win yourself an Illinois State Title. 

This event is not only a USSSA State Qualifier, but a World Series qualifier as well.  We expect this event to sell out quickly, as it will have the best awards package in youth baseball.  This event will play 2 pool play games, followed by bracket play.   Don't miss your opportunity for a USSSA qualifier! 

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 score/video board. 

This tournament will be governed by USSSA Rules and Rostering, along with JP Sports. 

You MUST Register through USSSA AND JP Sports . 

We reserve the right to combine age groups if need be!

NO METAL SPIKES AT LSSC

Date: 06/20/2025 - 06/22/2025

Game Guarantee: 3 Games

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

Expected Number of Teams: 200+

Expected Start Times: Games will start Friday at 9 AM. 

Parking is FREE!

LSSC: 8400 Orange Prairie Rd, Peoria, IL 61615

The event is for the following ages:

8u Kid Pitch - 40' mound, 60 foot bases

9u (AA/AAA/Major) - 46' mound, 65' bases

10u (AA/AAA/Major) - 46' mound, 65' bases

11u (AA/AAA/Major) - 50' mound, 70' bases

12u (AA/AAA/Major) - 50' mound, 70' bases

13u (AA/AAA/Major) -54' mound, 80' bases

14u (AA/AAA/Major) -60' mound, 90' bases

Cost:

8u Kid Pitch - $650

9u-14u - $725

Hotels: 

*Teams traveling for this event MUST book their hotels through our housing partner, Plex Travel.  This event is a Stay-to-Play event.  Once you have registered we recommend securing your hotel rooms right away.  The Plex Travel Hotel Link

JP Sports reserves the right to combine classes/divisions as necessary.