Event Description

42 Legend Series - NIT - TBK 

Hosted by JP Sports

📅 April 17th - 19th, 2026 

🎖️ Event Overview 🎖️

Step up to the plate in the 42 Legend Series! Finalists of each division will earn custom Jackie Robinson championship rings, honoring your team’s elite performance. This Jackie Robinson-inspired event celebrates his excellence on the field.

- 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

• TBK Bank Sports Complex in Bettendorf, Iowa is a premier, multi-purpose youth sports destination. The facility offers up to 10 full outdoor synthetic turf fields , plus 4 indoor synthetic turf fields, making it perfect for year-round tournaments. TBK is a must play destination for teams of all skill levels. 

• Families and players will enjoy on-site entertainment including a state-of-the-art arcade, bowling alley, and laser tag, and nearby Iron Tee Golf offers additional arcade play and golf fun. The complex combines top-tier playing fields with family-friendly amenities for an unforgettable tournament experience.   Make your experience second to none, stay in the in the neighboring award winning hotels (Cambria or Springhill Suites) and you can park your car upon arrival and never have to get back into until after your team takes home the Championship!  The Plex neighborhood consists of regions #1 Youth Sports Complex in the TBK Bank Sports Complex, family friendly entertainment options and award winning restaurants!  

        Facility Rules:

• NO Metal Spikes
• NO Sunflower Seeds
• NO Gum
• NO Outside Food or Beverage 

📋 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: https://irp.cdn-website.com/6a9b086b/files/uploaded/2025-baseball-rules-3f5b0c10.pdf

📅 Schedule

• Dates: April 17th - 19th, 2026
• Start Times: Games 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

• 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

• Gate Admission:
  • Weekend Pass: $25 per person
  • Single Day: $15 per person
  • Children 12 & under: FREE
  • Each team gets 3 coaches passes for the weekend

🏨 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, PLEX Travel. With questions on this policy, requirements or restrictions, please email info@playjpsports.com.

We have partnered with PLEX 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 PLEX 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 info@playjpsports.com
• 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.

🎖️ Compete for legendary rings, showcase your skills, and honor Jackie Robinson’s legacy at the 42 Legend Series.

✅ Register today