• THE MIDWEST SPRING CHALLENGE

    MAR 29 - 30  |  Lynwood, IL

The Breakdown

Big Time Hoops will kick-off the travel season with the MIDWEST SPRING CHALLENGE in Chicagoland. This premier  basketball tournament is open to all boys and girls (girls must be AAU members) basketball organizations from ages 10U – 18U. In 2024, teams from 4 states attended and walked away with custom awards. Since 2011, Big Time Hoops has provided the platform for players to showcase their talents on a National stage.

Teams from 4+ states attend each year – Register Early as EVENT SELLS OUT!

**GIRLS MUST REGISTER THRU DIVAS OF THE COURT WEBSITE**

(Girls are AAU Sanctioned Events)

Qualifier for the Big Time Hoops National Championships

For 2025, the National Championships will be held on July 18-20 in the North Dallas Area at the PSA McKinney complex.

Pricing:

  • $325 per Team (Automatic Bid): For teams that placed 1st or 2nd in the Gold Bracket or 1st in the Silver Bracket of any previous Big Time Hoops multi-day event (Sept 1, 2024 – Jul 10, 2025).
  • $479 per Team: Limited to the first 50 teams! Register early!

This event includes a 4-game guarantee with Pool to Bracket Play. All games will take place under one roof from Friday through Sunday, allowing teams to compete against the top programs from across the nation.

Highlights of this premier Illinois Basketball Tournament:

  • Pool to Bracket Play
  • Trainer On-Site
  • Security On-Site
  • Media On-Site
  • Custom Awards
  • Free Event App
  • Multi Team Discounts
  • Clock Managed by Big Time Hoops
  • All Games Under One Roof
  • Player Interviews
  • Free Event Pictures

Circuit of Champions locations for 2025:

TRIADELPHIA, WV
CHICAGO, IL
WASHINGTON DC
LAWRENCE, KS
GREENSBORO, NC
MEMPHIS, TN
DALLAS, TX
BOYDS, MD
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
CINCINNATI, OH
RICHMOND, VA

More Info

832.852.3358 or info@bigtimehoops.net

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Registration Deadline

Late Registration begins on Mar 7th

All registrations & payments must be received 7 days prior to the start of the event.

Costs

$225 (ages 10U - 14U) / $299 (ages 15U - 18U)

Divisions

Boys 10U - 18U

Gameplay

3 - 5 Games - Pool Play to Bracket Play

Event Locations

Location

Southland Center

Address

10 Southland Drive, Lynwood, IL 60411

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The Source

AAU GIRLS ONLY

Big Time Hoops has partnered with AAU to present the Divas of the Court, girls only events. National team rankings!

GIRL'S REGISTRATION

Common Questions & Answers

Yes, the system will automatically apply a discount during checkout: registering 2-3 teams will receive a 10% discount, and registering 4 or more teams will receive a 15% discount.

Two ways for Parents/Guardians to complete the Waiver!

Coach or Team Admin forward the following link to your parents - https://bigtimehoops.net/player-waiver/

or

Track and Monitor through your Exposure Basketball Account (Waivers are good for 12 months)

  1. Access your Exposure Basketball Team Dashboard
  2. Find the Team and click on the ROSTER
  3. Click on PRIMARY Roster
  4. Click the +Player button (manual entry) or *Import Template for bulk upload of Roster
  5. Select Manual
  6. Complete
    • Player Name
    • Guardian Info
    • Player Number
    • Click the REQUEST button to send waiver to parent/guardian

*Note: For bulk upload of roster use the attached template

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Yes and No, Big Time Hoops DOES NOT guarantee schedule requests. However, these requests must be submitted well in advance and are subject to approval based on the overall scheduling needs of the event.

Note: The best chance of having your schedule requests honored is to register and pay early, as those request submissions have priority over teams that register later.

Final rosters must be submitted by 9 PM on Thursday of the event week. Teams must access Exposure Basketball using the SAME CREDENTIALS used to register the team. To update your roster within Exposure Basketball, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Exposure Basketball account with your registration credentials.
  2. Click "Teams" in the left column.
  3. Click the Team that you wish to update.
  4. Click "Players" and then click "+Player"
  5. Enter for each player: Full Name, Uniform Number and Grade
  6. Save your changes to ensure the roster is updated.

Make sure your roster is accurate and complete before the deadline!

Schedule is normally published on Tuesday night, week of the event. Teams should access schedule by going to https://bigtimehoops.net/schedules/

Age based events. Teams must register according to the oldest player on team. 

No. Big Time Hoops provides block rooms at a significant discount, including breakfast. Additionally, teams that stay at our preferred accommodations receive special perks.