NWIL Games plans fun, affordable sports events that bring Northwest Illinois together. Every age and skill level is welcome.
A dodgeball tournament celebrating Freeport's "Pretzel City, USA" roots. Grab your team, bring your best throw, and compete for the Golden Pretzel trophy.
Sign up a team of five, or register solo as a free agent and we'll place you on a team.
Every team plays a round-robin to determine seeding.
Single elimination. Win to advance to the next round.
The last team standing takes home the Golden Pretzel.
Younger players. A fun, welcoming first tournament.
Older kids, teens and adults ready to compete.
Family and friend teams that mix kids and adults. All players must be 8 or older.
We're local students building a business that gives Freeport more affordable ways to get active and spend time together.
NWIL Games is a Freeport-based event business bringing fun, competitive sports events to Northwest Illinois. We started it through the CEO Northwest Illinois program, where high school students learn to build and run real businesses.
From dodgeball to whatever's next, we create games that bring our community together, and players of all ages are welcome.
Every event is planned, marketed and run by local students.
Everyone 8 and up has a place to play, from kids to parents.
Proudly celebrating Freeport, Pretzel City, USA.
We partner with local businesses to bring people together.
The four students leading NWIL Games. Open a department to see the team behind each officer.
Jamarion leads NWIL Games and keeps the whole team moving in the same direction. He oversees every event from the first idea to the final whistle and represents NWIL Games with sponsors and the Freeport community.
Blake is the voice of NWIL Games. He leads branding, social media, flyers and the website, making sure Northwest Illinois knows about every event.
Tyren keeps NWIL Games on budget. He manages finances, sets entry fees and tracks sponsorships so every dollar goes toward a great event.
Riley makes sure game day runs smoothly. He handles venues, equipment, schedules, registration and brackets so players can focus on having fun.
Sign up your team, or register as a free agent and we'll place you on a team.
No. Every skill level is welcome, from first-timers to experienced players.
Yes. We only use soft foam dodgeballs.
Yes. Register as a free agent and we'll place you on a team.
Athletic clothes and gym shoes. Matching team shirts are encouraged.
The Pretzel City Dodge Down is on Sunday, December 13, 2026, in Freeport, IL. We'll announce the time and venue soon. Follow @NWILGames for updates.
$25 per team of 5 (just $5 per player), $5 for free agents, and $2 for spectators.
All players must be 8 or older. Players under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver.
When you sponsor NWIL Games, we promote your business before, during and after the event, right in front of Freeport families, players and fans.
Your business is featured on our website, social media posts and event flyers.
Shout-outs between games, your logo on signage around the gym, and the chance to set up a table to meet the crowd.
Thank-you posts and a spot in our event recap photos and video.
Interested in sponsoring the Pretzel City Dodge Down? We'd love to talk.
Become a sponsor →Questions, sponsorships or partnership ideas? Send us a message and our team will get back to you.
Grab four friends and register your team for the Pretzel City Dodge Down. Free agents welcome.
Register your team →