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FIRECRACKER CLASSIC (CHICAGO AREA)

SOLD OUT

June 26-28, 2026

Naperville Area, IL

Division(s)

Age Cutoff: August 31, 2026

11U
12U
13U
14U
10U
12U
14U
16U
18U

31 Registrations

COST - $595.00 - $695.00

COST:

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Tournament Information

Refund Policy
Once an entry fee is paid for an event, no cash, check or credit card refunds will be issued for any reason whatsoever, unless Game Day USA cancels the event in advance of the event weekend due to insufficient enrollment. If a team registers and subsequently is unable to participate, the following refund/credit policy applies:

  • For teams who took Event Insurance at the time of registration, Game Day USA will provide a full refund of the registration fee for any team withdrawing from an event up to 15 days prior to the scheduled start of the event.
  • For teams who do not opt for Event Insurance at the time of registration, Game Day USA will provide a 100% credit of the registration fee for any team withdrawing from an event up to 15 days prior to the scheduled start of the event.
  • Tournament withdrawals within 15 days prior to the start of the event will forfeit all tournament fees.

If an event is canceled at any time or shortened due to inclement weather or field conditions, Game Day USA will issue credits as follows:

  • 0 Games: 100% credit toward a future Game Day USA event either later in 2026 or 2027.
  • 1 game: 50% credit toward a future Game Day USA event either later in 2026 or 2027.
  • 2nd Game Started: 25% credit towards a future Game Day USA event either later in 2026 or 2027.
  • 2 or more games completed: No credits due.
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Division Pricing

10U Open – $595.00
12U Open – $595.00
14U Open – $695.00
16U Open – $695.00
18U Open – $695.00
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • 4 Game Guarantee
  • Awards: Team and individual awards for the top two (2) teams per age group.
  • Stay to Play: Yes
  • Field: 10U – Bases 60, Pitching Mound 35; 12U – Bases 60, Pitching Mound 40 ; 14U – Bases 60, Pitching Mound 43; 16U – Bases 60, Pitching Mound 43; 18U – Bases 60, Pitching Mound 43
  • Format: Pool Play Plus Playoffs

    Games will begin on Friday at 12:00 p.m. The Official Schedule for this event will be released on the Tuesday before the event by midnight. It will be sent via email to Head Coaches and also posted online at GAMEDAYUSA.COM. This event is expected to fill quickly and sell out. Entry is only guaranteed upon receipt of the entry fee. Email confirmation will be sent once payment is received and processed.

Admission

Facility Parking Fee included in Registration Fee.

Venue(s) Information

Crown Point Sports Complex

1313 E. North St. Crown Point, IN 46307

Frontier Park

3380 Cedar Glade Road Naperville, IL 60564

Stuart Sports Complex

39W143 Jericho Rd Aurora, IL 60506

Who's Coming

12U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • USA Prime Northern Illinois - Lewis - South Elgin, Ill
    C
  • GenuWin Reign 11U SL - Morris, IL
    B
  • Stone City 12u - Minooka, IL
    C

14U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • USA Prime Northern Illinois - Lopez - South Elgin, Ill
    C
  • Southside Smoke - 14U Rico - Palos Heights, IL
    C
  • KR Fastpitch Mueller 14U - Arlington Heights, IL
    B
  • Elite Fastpitch Training, Chicago - 13U - Chicago, IL
    B
  • GenuWin Reign 14u SE - Morris, IL
    B

16U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • ESAA Storm Black 15U - Chicago, IL
    B
  • USA Prime Northern Illinois - Sanabria - South Elgin, Ill
    B
  • Chicago Blue Thunder 16U Gold - Chicago, IL
    B
  • Chicago Blue Thunder 16U White - Chicago, IL
    C
  • Chicago Blue Thunder 16U Blue - Chicago, IL
    B
  • New Lenox Power Lynch - New Lenox, il
    C
  • Evergreen Park Eclipse 16u - Farmer - Evergreen Park, IL
    B
  • Midland Magic 2010 KL - Bloomington, Il
    B
  • Devils - River Forest, IL
    B
  • KR Premier Red 16U - Arlington Heights, IL
    A
  • KR Premier Black 16U - Arlington Heights, IL
    A
  • Evergreen Park Eclipse - Evergreen Park, Ill
    C
  • Southside Smoke 16U - Gardner - Evergreen Park, IL
    B

18U

  • Team Name
    Classification
  • Blazers Fastpitch 18U - Chicago, IL
    B
  • USA Prime Northern Illinois - Muskin - South Elgin, Ill
    B
  • South Side Smoke - Palos Heights, IL
    B
  • UNITY Harris - Cedar Groove, IN
    A
  • NWI Lemont Rockers - Schererville, IN
    B
  • Illinois Select 18 DE Premier - Shorewood, IL
    B
  • NWI Lady Vipers - Kouts, IN
    B
  • Lady Vipers 08 - Chesterton, IN
    B
  • KR Premier Black 18U - Arlington Heights, IL
    A
  • Elmhurst Cougars - 18U - Elmhurst, IL
    B

Hotel Information

All Game Day USA events are STAY-TO-PLAY. In order to participate in the tournaments, all teams are required to book their lodging through Athletx Travel. Athletx Travel has secured specially discounted rates with the top properties in the area. If you choose not to book your lodging through Athletx Travel, you will be required to pay an alternative lodging fee. Contact hotels-gamedayusa@athletx.com for alternative lodging inquiries. If you are considered local to an event (within 90 miles) please let us know so we can verify and get you noted as compliant. If within 2 weeks of the event, Athletx Travel will not be an option and the alternative lodging fee will automatically applied unless the team is considered local.
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