spike through the breeze at the Windy City Challenge
Windy City Challenge is a tournament presented by Hype Nation at the Wintrust Sports Complex on March 29-30, 2025. This event is open to USAV, AAU, and JVA teams.
Event Details:
- Age Divisions: 12U-18U, Girls
- Cost: $425
- Location: Bedford Park, IL
Book Your Hotel Here
HOTELS: We are happy to provide discounted hotel room rates in partnership with AwayTeam Travel. If you require assistance with booking your lodging, contact AwayTeam Travel at support@awayteamtravel.com, or call 813-591-5259.
STAY TO PLAY: As a Reminder, all Hype Nation events are “Stay-to-Play” events. All teams must book accommodation’s via AwayTeam Travel. AwayTeam Travel is HYPE Nation’s official housing provider. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to revocation of a team’s acceptance in the tournament. It is a “Stay-to-Play” for teams outside the 75 mile area.
shop merchandise here
Hype Nation is thrilled to partner with Simax Sports, a leading name in the world of sports merchandise. Athletes, coaches, and families can look forward to a variety of high quality, branded merchandise at our tournaments.
Click the link below to shop!
photographers
Hype Nation is thrilled to have Picture Pros Photography attending the Windy City Challenge.
Picture Pros travels nationwide, delivering top-notch team photos and posters to parents and athletes at every level of youth sports. Our team is deeply passionate about the art of sports photography, and we are equally devoted to creating enduring memories that will be cherished for years.
evaluations made easy
Hype Nation clubs can enjoy 20% off ALL Skillshark plans.
SkillShark is a player evaluation app and reporting software for team tryouts, camps and player development. We provide coaches, scouts and evaluators the leading mobile app solution for all sports globally.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
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- More than 2,000 tournaments use CaptainU to promote their events to 100,000 youth teams & college coaches.
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- Over 100,000 high school and club teams use CaptainU to help their athletes make college teams.
Our view has always been that college coaches want to hear from athletes directly and vice versa. We’re not agents, we don’t advocate on behalf of any individual athlete or college team. Our focus is on providing tools that make it easier for athletes and their parents to connect with college coaches, build lasting and genuine relationships, stay organized, and fulfill their dreams of being recruited to play college sports.
STREAM GAMES HERE
Hype Nation is excited to partner with BallerTV so parents, friends, and extended family can watch youth sports from anywhere. BallerTV features live streams, replays, and highlights of top youth sporting events.
Click below to stream the Windy City Challenge from anywhere.
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DESTINATION
Wintrust Sports Complex is a state-of-the-art indoor center and a premier destination for sports tourism in Chicagoland and beyond. You’ll feel right at home in Bedford Park, a town known for its hospitality. Just 10 minutes from Midway airport and 5 minutes to a plethora of manicured hotels – it’s the perfect location!
- 8 Full-Sized Courts
- One Championship Court
- Laser Tag/Laser Frenzy
- Arcade
- E-Sports Cafe
- Flexible Meeting and Event Spaces
- Cafe with Full Kitchen Service & Lounge
