Sunday
Nov282010

2010 Turkey Classic - 6th Grade Champions (A Bracket)

The Chi-town Diablos won the 6th grade division of the 2010 Turkey Classic Champion. The photo consists of players from Left to right - Kneeling: Samuel Herenton, Octavius Parker II, and Kim Jay Guyton. Standing Left to right - Austin Clamage, Alec Brent, Nojel Eastern, Justin Smith, Willie Herenton, Mirsad Mackic, Jordan Poole, and Coach Octavius Parker.

Saturday
Nov272010

2010 Turkey Classic Results

Well, the result are in.  64 teams teams battled it out playing 96 games in 12 hours and here are the 2010 Turkey Classic champions (click here for the full results):

6th Girls - Junior Bulldogs (def Rising Stars), 3rd Prospect Lady Knights
7th Girls - ABC Hurricanes (def Rising Stars), 3rd Hoops Express Flash
8th Girls - ABC Hurricanes (def Hot Shots), 3rd Chicago Hoops Express

5th Boys - Rising Stars Blue (def Illinois Speed), 3rd Highwood Hitmen
6th Boys Blue - Naperville Tar Heels (def Vipers BC), 3rd Lincolnshire Red
6th Boys Black - Chi-town Diablos (def Illinois T-wolves), 3rd Rockford Wildcats
7th Boys - Ferrari (def Chi-town Diablos), 3rd St. Charles Black
8th Boys - St. Charles White (def Stay in the Game), 3rd Chi-town Diablos

Congratulations to all the teams that participated!

Wednesday
Oct202010

4th Annual Field House Turkey Classic (Nov 27-28)

Join us for the 2010 Field House Turkey Classic on November 27-28 at the state-of-the-art Lake Barrington Field House. This tournament is for 4th-8th grade school, feeder, travel and club basketball teams (boys & girls). Over 64 teams attended this tournament last year. Each team will play a minimum of 3 games (download flyer).

  • Fantastic facility
  • Full-size wood floors
  • "A" and "B" divisions (super pools if needed)
  • Games scheduled every other hour
  • Great concessions, TVs and WiFi
  • All referees are IHSA-certified

Registration deadline is Friday, November 5, 2010. For more information, please contact Blue Chip Tournaments at info@bluechiptournaments.com or 847-963-9600

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Wednesday
Aug112010

2010-2011 Tournament Schedule

Blue Chip Tournaments is announcing its 2010-2011 Winter/Spring tournament schedule. We're also planning the 2nd annual Hoop Prospects Showcase on February 21, 2011 (President's Day - No School). You can now follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get tournament information, breaking news, event comments/pictures, special offers, and last minute tournament deals!

Our first tournament is the 3rd annual Turkey Classic on November 27-28, 2010.  This event is being held at the Libertyville Sports Complex and Lake Barrington Field House.  The biggest event of the season is the 6th annual Midwest Invitational on January 14-16, 2010.  Over 225 teams from 7 different states attended this event last year. 


Other events include the Holiday Madness Shootout (12/18-19), Super Bowl Shootout (2/5), Hoops for Heaven (2/19-20), Elite Invitational (3/12-13), and the Easter Celebration Classic (4/23).  All of our events sold out last year, so please register early.  Multiple team discounts are available.

Wednesday
Jan062010

Barrington, Palatine host Midwest Invitational basketball tourney

Schaumburg, Palatine, Barrington and Libertyville hosted 190 basketball teams from seven states at the Midwest Invitational Jan. 2-3. Although none of the towns had winning teams, the experience was a win for organizers.

“The tournament went extremely well,” tournament director Ray Glassman said. “The Northwest Youth Sports Association will definitely be holding the 6th annual Midwest Invitational again next year. It brings together the best basketball teams in the Midwest for a weekend of great competition.”

The 190 teams played over 400 games in 36 hours at four different locations, said Glassman. who also helps coach Palatine-based basketball team, the Illinois Crusaders. The tournament holds championship play for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade feeder, travel, club and Amateur Athletic Union teams.  read more >