The rules say
Book through Prep Network SaveAndPlay
Exemptions the rules list: Teams traveling 90 miles or less do not carry the 8-room minimum; Opt-out form, which Prep Network reviews and approves or denies.
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Great Lakes Kickoff 2027: Hotels and Stay-to-Play Rules
Hotel required35
Prep Girls Hoops says all teams must book lodging through SaveAndPlay for Great Lakes Kickoff, April 2 to 4, 2027, and teams from more than 90 miles must reserve at least 8 rooms (checked 2026-10-30).
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by car to Romeoville Athletic & Event CenterThese hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt.
- Super 8 Romeoville Bolingbrook 4 min by carCheck rates
- Best Western Bolingbrook 5 min by carCheck rates
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 6 min by carCheck rates
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Stay-to-play status: Hotel required. Teams traveling more than 90 miles must reserve rooms through Prep Network SaveAndPlay for Great Lakes Kickoff. It runs Apr 2 to 4, 2027 at Romeoville Athletic & Event Center in Romeoville, IL. The closest hotel is Super 8 Romeoville Bolingbrook, 4 minutes by car. TourneyTrip checked the host's page on Oct 30, 2026.
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The housing rule
All teams and individuals are required to book lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay platform using the links provided above. Reservations made outside of SaveAndPlay (including third-party sites, direct hotel bookings, or reward points) do not meet the event lodging requirement and will require an opt-out form. Teams traveling more than 90 miles must book through SaveAndPlay and reserve a minimum of 8 rooms for all event dates.
Exemptions the rules list
- Teams traveling 90 miles or less do not carry the 8-room minimum
- Opt-out form, which Prep Network reviews and approves or denies
Penalty the rules list
If denied, your team will be required to secure your lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay.
Housing partner
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What to know
Great Lakes Kickoff runs April 2 to 4, 2027, Friday through Sunday, at Romeoville Athletic & Event Center, 55 Phelps Ave in Romeoville, IL 60446. Entry is $600 per team with 4 games guaranteed for girls 10U-17U.
The host page says "All teams and individuals are required to book lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay platform." Teams traveling more than 90 miles must reserve a minimum of 8 rooms for all event dates. Third-party sites, direct hotel bookings and reward points "do not meet the event lodging requirement and will require an opt-out form."
Prep Network's policy lists Great Lakes Kickoff on its Prep Girls Hoops marquee list and says it approves or denies each opt-out form. If denied, the team books through SaveAndPlay, which holds each reservation with a booking fee of $10 per night, typically $20 total.
A second site, West Suburban Sports Complex in Lisle, appears on the host page, and the page does not say which teams play where. Near Romeoville, Super 8 Romeoville Bolingbrook is 4 minutes by car (1.8 miles) and Best Western Bolingbrook is 5.
All 12 hotels near the venue
Closest hotel: Super 8 Romeoville Bolingbrook, 4 min by car from Romeoville Athletic & Event Center. 12 hotels within 9 min are listed below.
Hotels near Romeoville Athletic & Event Center: every hotel we list, with any dates.
The rules say you must book through Prep Network SaveAndPlay. These hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt. Check the exemptions above first.
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Super 8 Romeoville Bolingbrook | 4 min | See rates |
| Best Western Bolingbrook | 5 min | See rates |
| Country Inn & Suites by Radisson | 6 min | See rates |
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The rules say teams book through Prep Network SaveAndPlay. Use the official housing link for your team rooms. We cannot arrange a separate group rate for this event.
Open the official housing page| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Days Inn | 7 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 7 min | See rates |
| Hilton Garden Inn | 7 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn | 7 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn & Suites | 7 min | See rates |
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Housing Fairness score: 35
How the score was built
35Starts at 100. Built from published rules only. See the method.
- Hotel requiredTeams must book through the housing partner-40
- Local exemption of 30 miles or moreLocal exemption radius: 90 miles0
- Staying with family not allowedNo family exemption published-10
- Warning or loss of standing for booking elsewherePenalty: If denied, your team will be required to secure your lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay.-10
- Booking deadline more than 45 days before the eventNo booking deadline published0
- No-show or cancel fee beyond the hotel's own policyNot stated0
- Rebates or fees to the tournament not disclosedRules do not disclose rebates-5
Dates by level
| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| Girls 10U-17U (10U-13U bracketed, 14U-17U showcase) | Apr 2 to 4, 2027 |
Games guaranteed: 4. Source
True trip cost per family
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Entry fee $600 per team, divided by this number
Apr 2 to 4, 2027
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$40
- Hotel: 2 nights x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 3 days x $15$180
$220
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
Quick answers
- Do we have to book through Great Lakes Kickoff?
- Our verdict as of Oct 30, 2026: Hotel required for teams traveling more than 90 miles. The host's rule says: "All teams and individuals are required to book lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay platform using the links provided above. Reservations made outside of SaveAndPlay (including third-party sites, direct hotel bookings, or reward points) do not meet the event lodging requirement and will require an opt-out form. Teams traveling more than 90 miles must book through SaveAndPlay and reserve a minimum of 8 rooms for all event dates." Source: host housing page, checked Oct 30, 2026.
- What are the exemptions to the Great Lakes Kickoff hotel rule?
- The rules list 2 exemptions: Teams traveling 90 miles or less do not carry the 8-room minimum; Opt-out form, which Prep Network reviews and approves or denies. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 30, 2026.
- What happens if we don't book through Great Lakes Kickoff?
- The rules list this penalty: If denied, your team will be required to secure your lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 30, 2026.
- When are the Great Lakes Kickoff 2027 dates?
- Great Lakes Kickoff runs Apr 2 to 4, 2027. Source: official tournament site, checked Oct 30, 2026.
- Which hotels are closest to Romeoville Athletic & Event Center?
- By car, the closest are Super 8 Romeoville Bolingbrook (4 minutes), Best Western Bolingbrook (5 minutes) and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson (6 minutes). Source: TourneyTrip hotel list, checked Oct 30, 2026.
- Who is the housing partner for Great Lakes Kickoff?
- The host's page names Prep Network SaveAndPlay as the housing partner. Our verdict for Great Lakes Kickoff is Hotel required. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 30, 2026.
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