Experience the Turf Series - Carol Stream

Hosted by JP Sports

📅 June 19th - 21st, 2026 

⚡ Event Overview ⚡

Step onto the field for the Experience the Turf Series, where tournament baseball meets consistent quality surfaces like never before! This series is designed for teams looking to play multiple tournaments while maximizing USSSA points, top of the line Chicago area facilities, and competitive events. Finalists in each division will earn custom Experience the Turf championship rings, giving players a memorable keepsake to celebrate their weekend performance.

- 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*

🏟 Facility Information

McCaslin Park - in Carol Stream is a top-tier sports complex featuring well-maintained baseball and softball fields, turf infields, modern lighting, and convenient amenities. It’s a popular destination for local leagues and tournaments, offering a clean, family-friendly environment with easy access and plenty of parking.

📋 Tournament Details

• Sanctioning: Teams MUST Sanction and Roster through USSSA 
• 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: June 19th-21st, 2026
• Start Times: Games may begin Friday Morning.
• 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:

    NO GATE! 

🏨 Hotels – Stay to Play

Stay and Play

Our tournaments are Stay to Play events - meaning teams outside of 90 miles from the complex are required to book their hotel rooms through our hotel partner, Creative Travel. With questions on this policy, requirements or restrictions, please email [email protected].

We have partnered with Creative Travel to secure discounted room blocks at a variety of tournament approved hotels close to our venues. This is a Stay to Play event. It is required that all teams traveling to this event from 90 miles or more reserve their lodging accommodations through Creative Travel. Thank you in advance for your cooperation;

• Please note booking through a third party, such as Priceline, Hotels.com or Expedia is NOT allowed.
• We don't currently offer an opt out, if you have any questions please feel free to reach out at [email protected]
• Teams failing to comply with the stay to play policy are subject to removal from the event, without refund.  

📲 Event Contacts

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

Don’t miss your chance to Experience the Turf! Play hard, compete for points, and leave with championship rings to celebrate your weekend. Whether chasing glory or making memories with your team, this is one series you won’t want to miss.

✅ Register today