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Tournament Information

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 (Please see the JP Sports Flashin' The Leather page on our website for all the details).  

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!

Event Itinerary (Subject to Change)

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: 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:

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, 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