Event Description

Tournament Information:

The USSSA For The Love Of The Game Classic is here in 2025 for the first time 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 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 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 . 

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

NO METAL SPIKES AT LSSC

Date: 05/30/2025 - 6/02/2025

Game Guarantee: 3 Games

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

Expected Number of Teams: 150+

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 (Open/AA/A)- 40' mound, 60 foot bases

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost:

8u Coach Pitch- $350

8u KP-12u - $650

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.