The rules say
Book through Prep Network SaveAndPlay
Exemptions the rules list: Teams traveling 90 miles or less are outside the distance rule; Opt-out form, which Prep Network reviews and approves or denies.
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Champions Challenge 2027: Hotels and Stay-to-Play Rules
Hotel required35
Prep Girls Hoops says all teams must book lodging through SaveAndPlay for the Champions Challenge, April 30 to May 2, 2027, and teams from more than 90 miles must reserve at least 8 rooms (checked 2026-10-29).
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by car to Community First Champion CenterThese hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt.
- Holiday Inn 3 min by carCheck rates
- Wyndham Garden Appleton 3 min by carCheck rates
- Comfort Suites Appleton Airport 5 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 Champions Challenge. It runs Apr 30 to May 2, 2027 at Community First Champion Center in Appleton, WI. The closest hotel is Holiday Inn, 3 minutes by car from Community First Champion Center. TourneyTrip checked the host's page on Oct 29, 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 are outside the distance rule
- 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
The Champions Challenge runs April 30 to May 2, 2027, Friday to Sunday, in Appleton, WI. Entry is $600 per team with 4 games guaranteed.
The host lists four venues: Community First Champion Center, 5000 W Champion Dr, Appleton; Neenah High School, 500 Rocket Wy, Neenah; Neenah Middle School, 1275 Tullar Rd, Neenah; and Fox Valley Lutheran High School, 5300 N Meade St, Appleton. Our hotel list is built around Community First, where Wyndham Garden Appleton is 3 minutes by car. Check your pool site, since Neenah is a separate town.
Housing is required. The host page says "All teams and individuals are required to book lodging through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay platform" and that teams traveling more than 90 miles must reserve a minimum of 8 rooms for all event dates. Outside bookings need an opt-out form.
Prep Network's policy says it approves or denies each opt-out request, and a denied team must book through SaveAndPlay. Eight rooms for Friday and Saturday is 16 room-nights, our calculation.
All 12 hotels near the venue
Closest hotel: Holiday Inn, 3 min by car from Community First Champion Center. 12 hotels within 6 min are listed below.
Hotels near Community First Champion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn | 3 min | See rates |
| Wyndham Garden Appleton | 3 min | See rates |
| Comfort Suites Appleton Airport | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AmericInn Appleton West | 6 min | See rates |
| Candlewood Suites | 6 min | See rates |
| Country Inn & Suites | 6 min | See rates |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton | 6 min | See rates |
| Economy Inn | 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 |
|---|---|
| Girls 10U-17U (10U-13U bracketed, 14U-17U showcase) | Apr 30 to May 2, 2027 |
Games guaranteed: 4. Source
True trip cost per family
Every number below is an assumption you can change. We fill in only what the sources state.
Entry fee $600 per team, divided by this number
Apr 30 to May 2, 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 Champions Challenge?
- Our verdict as of Oct 29, 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 29, 2026.
- What are the exemptions to the Champions Challenge hotel rule?
- The rules list 2 exemptions: Teams traveling 90 miles or less are outside the distance rule; Opt-out form, which Prep Network reviews and approves or denies. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- What happens if we don't book through Champions Challenge?
- 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 29, 2026.
- When are the Champions Challenge 2027 dates?
- Champions Challenge runs Apr 30 to May 2, 2027. Source: official tournament site, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- Which hotels are closest to Community First Champion Center?
- By car, the closest are Holiday Inn (3 minutes), Wyndham Garden Appleton (3 minutes) and Comfort Suites Appleton Airport (5 minutes). Source: TourneyTrip hotel list, checked Oct 16, 2026.
- Who is the housing partner for Champions Challenge?
- The host's page names Prep Network SaveAndPlay as the housing partner. Our verdict for Champions Challenge is Hotel required. Source: host housing page, checked Oct 29, 2026.
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