Phenom Challenge

Phenom Challenge

April 26-27, 2025
Upward Stars Center
Landrum HS/ Chapman HS/ High Point Academy
9768 Warren H Abernathy Hwy Suite B, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Ages: 17u-9u
Cost: $465 (17u-15u) / $325 (14u-9u)

Admissions:
2-Day Pass: $40.00
1-Day Pass: #25.00
Cash/Credit Card will be accepted at Upward Stars, however Credit Card only accepted at other locations

Phenom Hoops continues to bring the best events around the country, and we have several travel ball tournaments coming throughout the year, including this one.

Register today for the event, secure your spot, and earn elite exposure on the Phenom Hoops platform.

Upward Star Center

9768 Warren Abernathy Hwy
Spartanburg, SC 29301

Landrum High School

18818 Asheville Hwy
Campobello, SC 29322

Chapman High School

1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349

High Point Academy

6655 Pottery Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303

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Team Event Registration using Cookie

Our partner for team registration, Recruitify has rebranded to the name cookie. No ownership changes, only user experience improvements. Team registration can only be done using the Cookie mobile app!

For Android, click here: https://tinyurl.com/2rfhzckm
For iOS, click here: https://tinyurl.com/y9h5ynh8

If you have any questions or need help, contact them at support@getcookie.com or use their support chat on www.getcookie.com

Android Users

iOS Users

Existing club account instructions

1. Download Cookie from App Store (Apple or Android)
2. Login with your existing Recruitify club account in the cookie app

For Android, click here: https://tinyurl.com/2rfhzckm
For iOS, click here: https://tinyurl.com/y9h5ynh8

To register for an event, follow these steps:
1. Click the purple icon in the menu, then click “Find Tournaments”
2. Find the tournament or search by event name
3. Once in the tournament, scroll down and click register
4. Select your teams, define the participating team age, and continue to register and pay

New club account instructions

For Android, click here: https://tinyurl.com/2rfhzckm
For iOS, click here: https://tinyurl.com/y9h5ynh8
1. Download the cookie app from the App Store
2. Select New account
3. Select Club for account type
4. Complete the new account form
5. Create your team(s) and register for event(s)

To register for an event, follow these steps:
1. Click the purple icon in menu, then click “Find Tournaments”
2. Find the tournament or search by event name
3. Once on the tournament, scroll down and click register
4. Select your teams, define participating team age, and continue to register and pay

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