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May USSSA Qualifier Recurring annually

Sparks Invitational

Elgin, IL · Elgin Sports Complex · Fri, May 08, 2026 to Sun, May 10, 2026

Tournament at a glance

Next dates
Fri, May 08, 2026 to Sun, May 10, 2026
Age groups
9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U
Sanctioning
USSSA Qualifier
Entry fee
$867/team
Venue
Elgin Sports Complex

The honest overview

Sparks Invitational

Stub guide. Sparks Invitational runs out of Elgin, IL, sanctioned by USSSA Fastpitch as a qualifier event. Travel-guide writeup coming.

Where it's played

Exact venue location: Elgin Sports Complex.

Near the field

What's within five miles of Elgin Sports Complex.

Venue Eats (15) Things to do (2)

Restaurants nearby

15 within 5 mi
  • Almar Elgin Nutrition Cafe health foodprotein bar 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
  • La Hacienda Restaurant mexican 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
  • Golden Skillet Restaurant 1.0 mi · 1 min
  • Mel's Pizza Restaurant 1.0 mi · 1 min
  • Orange Julius Fast food juice 1.0 mi · 1 min
  • Willy & Grace Diner Restaurant 1.1 mi · 2 min
  • Canelitas Restaurant mexican 1.2 mi · 2 min
  • Dairy Queen Fast food ice cream 1.3 mi · 2 min
  • Jimmy John's Fast food sandwich 1.4 mi · 2 min
  • Churros Y Chocolate Cafe mexicancoffee shop +1 1.4 mi · 2 min
  • Dunkin' Fast food donutcoffee shop 1.4 mi · 2 min
  • Viator Coffee Co. Cafe coffee shop 1.4 mi · 2 min
  • La Casa de Pollo Asado Restaurant mexican 1.6 mi · 2 min
  • Ray's Restaurant american 1.8 mi · 3 min
  • Silver Lake Restaurant chinese 1.9 mi · 3 min

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

Weather to plan around

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

Avg high
73°F
Avg low
51°F
Avg rain
4.6"

Cool to mild. Hoodie and joggers for warm-ups, light layer for parents. Expect rain. Pack a poncho and a backup pair of cleats.

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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 Elgin Sports Complex.

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