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May USSSA State Qualifier Recurring annually

KCS Ozark Turf Challenge

Springfield, MO · Cooper Sports Complex · Fri, May 15, 2026 to Sun, May 17, 2026

Tournament at a glance

Next dates
Fri, May 15, 2026 to Sun, May 17, 2026
Age groups
8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U
Sanctioning
USSSA State Qualifier
Entry fee
$475/team
Venue
Cooper Sports Complex

The honest overview

KCS Ozark Turf Challenge

Stub guide. KCS Ozark Turf Challenge runs out of Springfield, MO, sanctioned by USSSA Baseball as a state qualifier event. Travel-guide writeup coming.

Where it's played

Exact venue location: Cooper Sports Complex.

Near the field

What's within five miles of Cooper Sports Complex.

Venue Hotels (5) Eats (15) Things to do (8)

Hotels & lodging

5 within 5 mi
  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hotel 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
  • Footbridge Loft Hotel 1.0 mi · 1 min
  • BEST WESTERN Route 66 Rail Haven Hotel 1.1 mi · 2 min
  • Oasis Hotel & Convention Center Hotel 2.1 mi · 3 min
  • Rockwood Motor Court Hotel 2.5 mi · 4 min

Restaurants nearby

15 within 5 mi
  • CX Campus Exchange Restaurant american 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels Fast food bagel 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
  • FSC Commons Fast food 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
  • DUGOUT Bar & Grill Restaurant sports barbar and grill 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
  • Steak 'n Shake Fast food burger 0.7 mi · 1 min
  • McDonald's Fast food burger 0.7 mi · 1 min
  • The Hub Coffee & Bicycles Cafe coffee shop 0.8 mi · 1 min
  • Jose Locos Restaurant mexican 0.9 mi · 1 min
  • Gilardi's Restaurant italian 0.9 mi · 1 min
  • Doe's Eat Place Restaurant 0.9 mi · 1 min
  • El Maguey Restaurant 0.9 mi · 1 min
  • Druff's Restaurant 0.9 mi · 1 min
  • Eurasia Coffee & Tea Cafe 0.9 mi · 1 min
  • Ichiban Buffet Restaurant 0.9 mi · 1 min
  • European Cafe Cafe dessertcoffee shop 1.0 mi · 1 min

Between games

8 within 5 mi
  • History on the Square Museum 1.0 mi · 1 min
  • 1984 Attraction 1.0 mi · 1 min
  • The Moxie Movie theater 1.2 mi · 2 min
  • Fassnight Park Park 2.2 mi · 3 min
  • Air & Military Museum Museum 2.2 mi · 3 min
  • Tom Watkins Park Park 2.6 mi · 4 min
  • NRA National Sporting Arms Museum Museum 2.8 mi · 4 min
  • Fulbright Spring Park Park 4.0 mi · 6 min

Distances are straight-line from the venue's GPS coordinates. Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Weather to plan around

Typical May weather in MO based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals. Pack accordingly.

Avg high
75°F
Avg low
54°F
Avg rain
5.0"

Comfortable game-weather most years. Layers for shaded mornings, sunscreen for midday. Expect rain. Pack a poncho and a backup pair of cleats.

Where to stay

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Things to do nearby

For the parents and siblings not playing

Tournament weekends have downtime. We pull the activities, museums, and excursions worth booking near Cooper Sports Complex.

Top categories
  • Day trips & city tours
  • Family-friendly attractions
  • Outdoor & adventure

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