Tournament: Dare to Dream Registration is Open!

Maddi Burrell
Dec 4, 2025
1 min read

Midwest Zone Coaches and Club Administrators,

Registration for the upcoming Dare to Dream Festival is open! The Dare to Dream Festival is designed to encourage 12/10 & Under athletes from around the nation to come and play in a safe encouraging environment. 2024 & 2025 saw an expansion of Dare to Dreams Festivals across the country and 2026 is no different. Find individual event information below, click the logo above for the Dare to Dream Homepage.

The 2026 Midwest Dare to Dream Festival will be held in the Chicagoland area on January 24-25, 2026. Games will begin on Saturday morning and end on Sunday afternoon. This year’s festival will be hosted by Lyons Aquatics. Below is the basic information for this year's event:

Dare to Dream 12U Festival - Midwest

Date: January 24-25, 2026

Location: Lyons Township North Campus High School Pool, 100 South Brainard Ave, IL 60525

Age Groups: 12U Mixed, 12U Girls, 10U Mixed

Registration Deadline: January 16, 2026 at 9PM (CT)

Age as of deadline: January 24, 2026

Roster Deadline: January 20, 2025 at 9PM (PT)

Entry Fee: $550

Athlete Requirements: