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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Battle at the Lakes (Prep Hoops) 2027: Hotels and Stay-to-Play Rules
Hotel required35
Prep Hoops says all teams must book lodging through SaveAndPlay for Battle at the Lakes, May 7 to 9, 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 Maple Grove Junior HighThese hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt.
- Asteria Inn 1 min by carCheck rates
- Holiday Inn 2 min by carCheck rates
- Courtyard 3 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 Battle at the Lakes (Prep Hoops). It runs May 7 to 9, 2027 at Maple Grove Junior High in Maple Grove, MN. The closest hotel is Asteria Inn, 1 minute 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
Battle at the Lakes runs May 7 to 9, 2027, Friday to Sunday, at Maple Grove Junior High, 7000 Hemlock Ln N in Maple Grove, MN 55369. Entry is $650 per team with 4 games guaranteed for boys 10U-17U. The host page also lists Hopkins HS - Royals Athletic Center in Minnetonka, Shakopee High School, Forest Lake Area High School and Hoop Habits in Eden Prairie; we built a venue page for Maple Grove Junior High only.
The page says: "All teams and individuals are required to book lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay platform." Teams driving more than 90 miles must hold 8 rooms across May 7 to 9.
The page says bookings made outside SaveAndPlay "will require an opt-out form." Prep Network says it will approve or deny each request. If it denies yours, you book through SaveAndPlay and pay the $10 per night booking fee.
For Maple Grove, MN, 8 rooms over 2 nights comes to 16 room-nights, our calculation. Of the 12 hotels in our list, the nearest is Asteria Inn, 1 minute by car from Maple Grove Junior High.
All 12 hotels near the venue
Closest hotel: Asteria Inn, 1 min by car from Maple Grove Junior High. 12 hotels within 11 min are listed below.
Hotels near Maple Grove Junior High: 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.
Booking a lot of rooms for your team?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Inn | 3 min | See rates |
| SpringHill Suites | 3 min | See rates |
| Staybridge Suites | 4 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 5 min | See rates |
| Extended Stay America - Minneapolis - Maple Grove | 6 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 |
|---|---|
| Boys 10U-17U (10U-14U bracketed, 15U-17U showcase) | May 7 to 9, 2027 |
Games guaranteed: 4. Source
True trip cost per family
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Entry fee $650 per team, divided by this number
May 7 to 9, 2027
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$43
- 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
$223
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
Quick answers
- Do we have to book through Battle at the Lakes (Prep Hoops)?
- 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 Battle at the Lakes (Prep Hoops) 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 Battle at the Lakes (Prep Hoops)?
- 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 Battle at the Lakes (Prep Hoops) 2027 dates?
- Battle at the Lakes (Prep Hoops) runs May 7 to 9, 2027. Source: official tournament site, checked Oct 30, 2026.
- Which hotels are closest to Maple Grove Junior High?
- By car, the closest are Asteria Inn (1 minute), Holiday Inn (2 minutes) and Courtyard (3 minutes). Source: TourneyTrip hotel list, checked Oct 30, 2026.
- Who is the housing partner for Battle at the Lakes (Prep Hoops)?
- The host's page names Prep Network SaveAndPlay as the housing partner. Our verdict for Battle at the Lakes (Prep Hoops) is Hotel required. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 30, 2026.
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