Windy City Tournament Series
Chicago · Jan – May 2027
Windy City Tournament Series

A new single-day club volleyball series
Suited to Club/Classic level teams
from U11 through U16
looking for a great one-day fit or another building block for a fuller season.

Four teams, across two courts, one ref per court — three games in a row, done in a single 3-hour slot.
"Play Play Play" format for a much shorter day!

Season schedule
Updated weekly
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U14
U12
U13
U15
U14
U11
U13
U12
U16
U14
U15
U13
U12
U14
U11
U13
U12
U16
U14
U15
U12
U13
U14
U11
U15
U12
U14
U16
U13
U14
U15
U12
U11
U13
U14
U16
U12
U13
U15
U14
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
Under 11
Under 12
Under 13
Under 14
Under 15
Under 16
Under 14
Under 12
Under 13
Under 15
Under 14
Under 11
Under 13
Under 12
Under 16
Under 14
Under 15
Under 13
Under 12
Under 14
Under 11
Under 13
Under 12
Under 16
Under 14
Under 15
Under 12
Under 13
Under 14
Under 11
Under 15
Under 12
Under 14
Under 16
Under 13
Under 14
Under 15
Under 12
Under 11
Under 13
Under 14
Under 16
Under 12
Under 13
Under 15
Under 14
Under 11
Under 12
Under 13
Under 14
Under 15
Under 16
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Sat, Jan 2
Sat, Jan 2
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Sun, Jan 17
Mon, Jan 18
Mon, Jan 18
Mon, Jan 18
Sun, Jan 24
Sat, Feb 13
Sat, Feb 13
Sun, Feb 14
Sun, Feb 14
Mon, Feb 15
Mon, Feb 15
Sun, Feb 28
Sat, Mar 6
Sat, Mar 6
Sat, Mar 13
Sat, Mar 13
Sat, Mar 27
Sat, Mar 27
Sun, Mar 28
Sun, Mar 28
Sun, Apr 4
Sun, Apr 4
Sun, Apr 4
Sun, Apr 11
Sun, Apr 11
Sun, Apr 18
Sun, Apr 18
Sun, Apr 18
Sat, Apr 24
Sat, May 1
Sat, May 1
Sun, May 2
Sat, May 8
Sat, May 8
Sun, May 9
Sun, May 9
Sun, May 16
Sun, May 16
Sun, May 16
Sat, May 22
Sun, May 30
Sun, May 30
Sun, May 30
Sun, May 30
Sun, May 30
Sun, May 30
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Play Play Play — Windy City Series

What is "play play play"?

No season-long commitment, no waiting around all day. Every team shows up, plays three matches back to back, and heads home — all within one 3-hour window.

1

Play — your pod of 4 teams splits across 2 courts, one ref per court.

2

Play — three matches, back to back, no long gaps between games.

3

Play — earn points toward the season standings, then you're free for the rest of your day.

Pods of four. One 3-hour slot.

Play three, be free — every team is done and out the door the same day.

The format

  • Pod size4 teams
  • Courts per pod2
  • Referees1 per court
  • Matches per team3, back-to-back
  • Time window3 hours
  • Waves per day4

Scoring

  • 3 victories3 pts
  • 2 victories2 pts
  • Other teams1 pt
  • Optional finaleSeeded by season points

Built for teams who want to play, not sit around

Maximized playing time

Three back-to-back matches in a single 3-hour slot — more time on the court, less time waiting in the gym.

À la carte registration

No season-long commitment. Register tournament by tournament, whenever it fits your schedule.

Simple, flat pricing

One flat entry fee per tournament — no surprises, no hidden costs.

Right level of play

Suited to club/Classic level teams.

Full season schedule

44 single-day dates, U11 through U16, spread evenly Jan–May 2027.

DateDayAge groupMax teams
Jan 2SatU1148 max
Jan 3SunU1248 max
Jan 16SatU1348 max
Jan 17SunU1448 max
Jan 18MonU1548 max
Jan 23SatU1448 max
Jan 24SunU1248 max
Jan 30SatU1348 max
Jan 31SunU1548 max
Feb 13SatU1648 max
Feb 14SunU1648 max
Feb 15MonU1448 max
Feb 27SatU1148 max
Feb 28SunU1248 max
Mar 6SatU1348 max
Mar 7SunU1448 max
Mar 13SatU1648 max
Mar 14SunU1248 max
Mar 27SatU1448 max
Mar 28SunU1548 max
Apr 3SatU1332 max
Apr 3SatU1432 max
Apr 3SatU1148 max
Apr 4SunU1232 max
Apr 4SunU1332 max
Apr 10SatU1532 max
Apr 10SatU1432 max
Apr 11SunU1632 max
Apr 11SunU1232 max
Apr 17SatU1548 max
Apr 18SunU1448 max
Apr 24SatU1332 max
Apr 24SatU1132 max
Apr 25SunU1232 max
Apr 25SunU1332 max
May 1SatU1432 max
May 1SatU1632 max
May 2SunU1232 max
May 8SatU1332 max
May 9SunU1532 max
May 15SatU1132 max
May 16SunU1432 max
May 22SatU1232 max
May 23SunU1332 max

Four clubs, one route

Founding clubs rotate hosting duties and share courts across the city.

1st Alliance
Founding club
XP
Founding club
Uno
Founding club
Energy
Founding club

Season rankings

Points from every pod, updated after each round.

RankTeamClubPoints
Standings will be published here after the first round.

Simple, tiered pricing

One flat rate for every team — no tiers.

Per-team entry

Every team$185

Multi-registration discount

Applies per team, based on the number of tournaments registered for the season.

  • 3 tournaments-3%
  • 4 tournaments-4%
  • 5+ tournaments-5%

Get your team on the board

Registration confirms your age group, date, and host gym. Payment details follow by email once your spot is held.

Register a team