May USSSA USSSA NIT Recurring annually

Sun & Sand Slam Powered by Marucci (Sliding Mitts)

Fort Walton Beach, FL · Preston Hood Sports Complex · Sat, May 23, 2026 to Sun, May 24, 2026

Tournament at a glance

Next dates

Sat, May 23, 2026 to Sun, May 24, 2026

Sanctioning

USSSA USSSA NIT

Entry fee

$285/team

Venue

Preston Hood Sports Complex

The honest overview

Sun & Sand Slam Powered by Marucci (Sliding Mitts)

Stub guide. Sun & Sand Slam Powered by Marucci (Sliding Mitts) runs out of Fort Walton Beach, FL, sanctioned by USSSA Baseball as a usssa nit event. Travel-guide writeup coming.

Where it's played

Exact venue location: Preston Hood Sports Complex.

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Near the field

What's within five miles of Preston Hood Sports Complex.

Venue Hotels (1) Eats (15) Things to do (5)

Restaurants nearby

15 within 5 mi

Yiota's Greek Deli Restaurant greek 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
Schlotzky's Deli Fast food sandwich 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
Subway Fast food sandwich 1.0 mi · 1 min
Popeyes Fast food chicken 1.0 mi · 1 min
Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 1.1 mi · 2 min
Tropical Smoothie Fast food drinks 1.6 mi · 2 min
Wild Ginger Restaurant asian 1.6 mi · 2 min
Red Lobster Restaurant seafood 1.9 mi · 3 min
Dosirak House Restaurant sushi 2.1 mi · 3 min
Waffle House Restaurant american 3.0 mi · 4 min
Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 3.4 mi · 5 min
Sabor A Mexico Restaurant mexican 3.7 mi · 5 min
Stewby's Seafood Shanty Restaurant seafood 3.9 mi · 6 min
Task Force Pizza Restaurant pizza 4.1 mi · 6 min

Between games

5 within 5 mi

Shoppes at Paradise Pointe Shopping 3.7 mi · 5 min
Fort Gator Attraction 4.4 mi · 6 min
The Bayou Attraction 4.4 mi · 6 min
Tortoise Hideaway Attraction 4.4 mi · 6 min
Bird & Reptile Sanctuary Attraction 4.4 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 FL based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals. Pack accordingly.

Avg high

88°F

Avg low

70°F

Avg rain

3.6"

It's hot. Full water bottles for every kid, sunscreen at least SPF 30, and pop-up shade for parents on the sidelines.

Where to stay

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Things to do nearby