2026-2027 Play Hard Hoops Travel Feeder League:
2026-27 Programs Committed:
Barrington, Grant, Grayslake Central, Grayslake North, Cary-Grove, Arlington Cardinals, Hersey
LEAGUE FEATURES:
- Games scheduled in advance
- 38 Minute Games
- Mobile app & Website with standings/schedules
- League posted information (standings/scoring leaders)
- All League 1st & 2nd Team Recognitions
- Regular Season Trophies
- End-of-Season Tournament
Play Hard Travel Feeder League administration is committed to a league setting that puts players and families first!
COST:
$1,200 per team (12 game guaranteed – Regular Season)
$1,100 per team for 2-4 teams
$1,000 per team for 5 or more teams
(For Requests Greater than 12 Games - $90 per game)
No Regular Season Admissions Fees!
* A one-time $50 family-registration fee is due before December 1st, 2026
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
* Online Payment (CC Fees Apply)
* Venmo: Playhard1 (No CC Fees)
* Zelle: Adelhoopsedu@hotmail.com
Pay By Check: Play Hard Hoops – PO Box 5005 – Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
CONGRATS TO THE 2026 TRAVEL FEEDER LEAGUE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS!
3rd Blue: AHYBA White
4th Blue: AHYBA White
4th Silver: Arlington Cardinals White
4th Gold: Arlington Cardinals Red
5th Blue: Deerfield White Mitchem
5th Silver: Wauconda Bulldogs
5th Gold: Gurnee Demons
6th Blue: Grant Jr. Bulldogs
6th Silver: Cary Blue
7th Blue: Cary Navy
7th Silver: Jr. Corsairs
7th Gold: Grant Jr. Bulldogs
8th Blue: Hersey Grey
8th Silver: St. Viator White
8th Gold: Jr. Corsairs
2026 PHH Preseason Shootout:
November 21 & 22
$150 per team (2 games Saturday or Sunday)
$260 per team (4 games)
Locations:
Canlan Lake Barrington (Saturday)
Schaumburg Christian School (Saturday)
Berto Center (Saturday)
Canlan Libertyville (Sunday)
** DOWNLOAD THE PLAY HARD HOOPS APP TO SEE TEAM SCHEDULES & DIVISION STANDINGS!
OVER 180 PARTICIPATING TEAMS!
End Of Season Tournament
When:
February 28th & March 1st
Divisions:
3rd-8th Grade A, B, & C
Locations:
Canlan Sports Libertyville
Canlan Sports Lake Barrington
* Additional Location(s) to be added
Game Times:
8:00am-7:00pm
Cost:
$210 - 3 game guarantee
HISTORY
This will be the 11TH year of the PHH Travel Feeder League that started with 28 teams and grew to 180 teams in 2025-26 - Proven League & Organization.
For Play Hard Travel Feeder League History and past results, CLICK HERE.
DIRECTOR
David Adelman has run tournaments for 20 years and with the addition of the feeder league, Adelman has the experience with scheduling, hiring referees & staff with connections throughout travel basketball
BEST FOR PLAYERS
A league format gives programs an ability to be part of more than one day competitions with an ability to build throughout a season and ending with an end of season tourney that will give teams a 2nd chance at season success by breaking down age divisions into best tournament competition.
BEST FOR COACHES
Coaches will love consistency with playing appropriate competition levels while competing in a league built for yearly development. League will also allow teams to pursue other tournaments & scheduled games with condensed schedule to 12 games & opportunity to pick dates. Coaches will love the diversity to their schedule and can still choose tournaments or games they have enjoyed for years
BEST FOR FAMILIES
The advanced scheduling component to improve families quality of life - no waiting for Wednesday or Thursday Schedules! Also, mobile app/website with standings, players of the week and other unique opportunities to see kids compete in a league that will honor both individual and team accomplishments
League Director - David Adelman - 847-420-8115 OR coacha@playhardhoops.com
League Assistant Director - Jonathan Lidskin - 847-899-4178 OR jonathan.lidskin12@gmail.com
