FASTPITCH GRAND SLAM SLUGFEST

Hosted by JP Sports

April 16th – 18th, 2027

Event Overview

Join JP Sports for the Fastpitch Grand Slam Slugfest, a weekend of competitive USSSA Fastpitch Softball at one of Illinois' premier sports complexes.

Featuring 15 TURF FIELDS, an on-site full-service restaurant, and outstanding amenities, 315 Sports Park provides a first-class tournament experience for players, coaches, and families.

ALL TEAMS MUST BE USSSA SANCTIONED AND ROSTERED BEFORE THE START OF THE EVENT.

Facility Information

315 Sports Park is a premier, state-of-the-art youth sports destination in Illinois. Conveniently located just off I-57 in Bradley, the facility features 15 full synthetic turf fields, electronic jumbo-trons on championship fields (Fields 5 and 6), the outstanding Plated Social Restaurant, and many other top-of-the-line amenities. With a playground and a beautiful fully stocked pond, the park is a perfect destination for players and families alike.

Facility Rules:

NO Metal Spikes

NO Sunflower Seeds

NO Gum

NO Outside Food or Beverage (1 team cooler per team, must be checked at gate and tagged)

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: All games will follow current USSSA Fastpitch Softball rules.

Schedule

Dates: April 16th – 18th, 2027

Start Times: Games may 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

Bases will be set to 60 feet.

8U – 10U pitching distance: 35 feet

11U – 12U pitching distance: 40 feet

13U and above pitching distance: 43 feet

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

Bat Restrictions

All bats must meet current USSSA Fastpitch Softball bat requirements.

Non-wood bats must meet the USSSA 1.20 BPF performance standard.

Bats must display the appropriate USSSA Fastpitch certification mark.

Any bat listed on the USSSA Withdrawn and/or Non-Compliant List is illegal for USSSA-sanctioned play.

Entry Fees

Gate Admission:

Weekend Pass: $25 per person

Single Day: $15 per person

Children 12 & Under: FREE

Each team receives 3 coaches passes for the weekend.

Hotels – Stay to Play

Stay and Play

Our tournaments are Stay-to-Play events. Teams located outside of 90 miles from the complex are required to book their hotel rooms through our hotel partner, Traveling Teams.

We have partnered with Traveling Teams to secure discounted room blocks at a variety of tournament-approved hotels close to our venues.

With questions about this policy, requirements, or restrictions, please email [email protected].

Booking through a third party, such as Priceline, Hotels.com or Expedia, is NOT allowed.

We currently do not offer an opt-out option.

Teams failing to comply with the Stay-to-Play policy are subject to removal from the event without a refund.

Event Contacts

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

✅ REGISTER TODAY AND GET READY TO LET THE DINGERS FLY!