Event Description

Save the City Showdown NIT – Oasis

Hosted by JP Sports

📅 May 1st - 3rd, 2026 

SPECIAL EVENT PRICING FOR $150. ONLY FOR A LIMITED TIME!  

*MULTI-TOURNAMENT DISCOUNTS CAN NOT BE USED WITH SPECIAL EVENT PRICING!!!!*

🦇⚾ Event Overview ⚾🦇

The city needs heroes, and your team could be the one to answer the call! The Save the City Series combines competitive baseball with a superhero twist. Champions of each division will earn custom Batman-themed rings, making this a collectible event for young fans and players alike.

- 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

• Oasis Sports Complex in Marion, Illinois is a brand-new, state-of-the-art youth sports facility. The complex features multi-colored synthetic turf fields, designed for all levels of competition and a visually striking playing environment. WELCOME TO THRILLVILLE! Families and teams will enjoy a welcoming, modern venue and surrounding area with ample amenities and easy access for players traveling from Southern Illinois and neighboring states.

        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: May 1st - 3rd, 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:
  • Single Day: $10 per person
  • Weekend Pass: $20 per person.
  • Children 12 & under: FREE
  • Each team gets 3 coaches passes for the weekend

📲 Event Contacts

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

.🦇⚾ The City is counting on you — suit up, step onto the diamond, and see if your team has what it takes to Save the City!

✅ Register today