Winner receives Great Lakes National berth and top 3 teams qualify for Class “C” State Tournament. Note: If 16 teams or more, 2 National berths and 4 State berths will be awarded.
National Homerun Rule - 2 Homeruns per game and no penalty for excessive homeruns, just an out.
The player may be substituted for and the substitute will be permitted to bat.
All team roster additions, deletions and tournament confirmations to Mike Peura by email.
Teams must play in the State and National Tournament to be eligible to participate in the World Tournament.
Teams may qualify for the World Tournament by the following; At Large berth, State Tournament Champion, Point System, NIT or Windy City Major Invitational.
D Elite Teams
– The D Elite teams are restricted to Illinois tournaments at D Elite or higher. These teams will be allowed to participate in the Class D NIT’s, Class D Nationals and/or World Tournament. These teams will be permitted to attend out of state Class D tournaments with Mike Peura’s and Norm Faulkner's (Southern IL teams) approval.
Note: All teams must have their roster on ISTS (www.usssa.com) prior to participation in any Illinois tournament. Directions to “Add a roster online” are to the left.
Men's
Super NIT's
Men's
Conference NIT's
Men's
Open NIT's
Men's
Class B-C NIT's
Men's
Class C-D NIT's
Award
Travel Expense
Online
Payment Points
USSSA
National Ranking Points
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Date |
Tournament |
Location |
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April 14-15 |
Tavern State Tournament
Entry Fee: $175 – must be sponsored by a business/bar that holds an IL liquor license.
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378 |
Aurora Turners
Aurora, IL |
|
April 21-22 |
Men’s C/D Elite State & National Qualifier
Entry Fee: $225
Tournament contact: Jerry Henry - 815-529-3445 |
Inwood Sports Complex
Joliet, IL |
|
April 21-22 |
Men’s D Elite
Entry Fee: $225
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378 |
Prairie Point Complex
Oswego, IL |
|
April 28-29 |
9th Annual ShirtsandLogos.com - Men's C/D NIT
Entry fee: $315
Tournament contact: Ken Adams - 630-222-4527 |
Inwood Sports Complex
Joliet, IL |
|
May 4 |
Winfield Friday – D Elite – 4 teamer – Friday nite only
Entry Fee: $120
Tournament Contact: Mike Bachio – 630-653-3811 #116 |
Glasshagel Fields Park
Winfield, IL |
|
May 12 |
Men’s D Elite - One day only
Entry fee: $225
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378 |
Turner Club
Aurora, IL |
|
May 12 |
Men’s C/D Elite – 1 day only
Entry Fee: $210
Tournament contact: Eric Petre - 630-859-2267 x22 |
Prairie Point Complex
Oswego, IL |
|
May 19-20 |
Men’s C Qualifier
Entry Fee: $210
Tournament Contact: Melissa Caine 630-513-6200 |
East Side Sports Complex
St. Charles, IL |
|
May 26-27 |
16th Annual Joliet Men’s D NIT
Entry fee: $315
Tournament contact: Jerry Henry - 815-529-3445 |
Inwood Sports Complex
Joliet, IL |
|
June 1 |
Winfield Friday - Men’s C/D Elite Equalizer – 4 teamer – 1 night
Entry Fee: $120
Tournament Contact: Mike Bachio – 630-653-3811 #116 |
Glasshagel Fields Park
Winfield, IL |
|
June 2-3 |
Men's C/D Elite/D Equalizer Qualifier
Entry fee: $225
Tournament contact: Steve Franck - 815-262-3532 |
Sportscore Diamonds
Rockford, IL |
|
June 8-10 |
5th Annual Windy City Major Conference NIT
Entry fee: $325
Tournament contact: Brenda Paulson - 815-964-3537 |
Inwood Sports Complex
Joliet, IL |
|
June 16-17 |
Men’s Super C NIT – Entry Fee: $315
Highest finishing C and D team receives PAID entry into World. Teams can earn travel $ from 1 NIT and 1 Super NIT.
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378 |
Sportscore Diamonds
Rockford, IL |
|
June 23-24 |
Men’s C/D-Elite/D Equalizer Qualifier
Entry Fee: $215
Tournament Contact:
Scott Oliver
– 815-378-8782 |
Forest Hills Diamonds
Loves Park/Rockford, IL |
|
June 30 - July 1 |
ShirtsandLogos.com - Men’s C/D NIT
Entry Fee: $315
Tournament Contact: Ken Adams – 630-222-4527 |
Waukegan Sports Complex
Waukegan, IL |
|
July 7-8 |
Men’s D Elite Qualifier
Men’s Class D Qualifier (2 separate tournaments)
Entry Fee: $225
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378 |
Prairie Point Complex
Oswego, IL |
|
July 13-15 |
ByronFest – C/Elite D/D Equalizer
Entry Fee: $250 – 3 game guarantee
Tournament Contact: Ray Bielskis – 815-234-5491 #218 |
Byron Sports Complex
Byron, IL |
|
July 21-22 |
Men’s C/D Elite State & National Qualifier
Entry Fee: $225
Tournament contact: Jerry Henry - 815-529-3445 |
Inwood Sports Complex
Joliet, IL |
|
July 21 |
Men’s Open State Tournament
Entry Fee: $250
Tournament contact: Mike Peura
- 630-553-8378 |
Forest Hills Diamonds
Loves Park/Rockford, IL |
|
July 22 |
Men's Class B State Tournament
Entry fee: $250
Tournament contact: Mike Peura
- 630-553-8378 |
Forest Hills Diamonds
Loves Park/Rockford, IL |
|
July 28-29 |
Mixed (Co-Rec) State Tournament –
2 divisions
Open – 2 HR’s & Rec – 0 HR’s
Entry fee: $225 - 3 game guarantee
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378 |
Prairie Point Complex
Oswego, IL |
|
August 4-5 |
Men's Class C State Tournament
Entry Fee: $225
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378 |
Forest Hills Diamonds
Loves Park/Rockford, IL |
|
August 11-12 |
Men's D Elite State Tournament
Entry fee: $225
Tournament contact: Mike Peura
- 630-553-8378 |
Forest Hills Diamonds
Loves Park/Rockford, IL |
September 1-2
(3rd inclement
Weather date) |
Men’s Great Lakes Northwest Class D Nationals
Entry Fee: $325 – 3 game guarantee
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378 |
Sportscore Diamonds
Rockford, IL |
|
September 15-16 |
35 & 50 & Over State Tournaments – 2 separate divisions
Entry Fee: $200
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378 |
Aurora Turners
Aurora, IL |
|
October 6-7 |
Men’s Fall State Tournament
2 Divisions – Open and Rec Entry Fee: $200
Winner qualifies for the Winter World
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378 |
Forest Hills Diamonds
Loves Park/Rockford, IL |
