Windy City Boys Grand Prix

Registration

Divisions:

Boys ages 13u - 18u

No age waivers will be issued or accepted

ENTRY FEE: $465.00
REGISTRATION OPEN August 1, 2026. :
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: TBD or earlier if capacity is reached.
PAYMENT DEADLINE: TBD

Payments received after the deadline there will include an additional $100 surcharge.

ROSTER DEADLINE: Januray 8, 2026
Registration for this tournament is done on Advanced Event Systems
Entry fee may be paid online or send check to S and S Events Inc.

7512 Dr. Phillips Boulevard 50-785 Orlando Fl, 32819

Cancellation Policy: No refunds

Registration To Come

Tournament Locations

Tournament Venues may be added or deleted depending on number of team registrants. Each venue may have their own parking guidelines and costs.

Winttrust Sports Compex at Beford - 5499 West 65th St. Bedford Park, IL (Directions)

Energy Sports Complex - 1005 Commerce Ct. Bensenville, IL (Directions)

Adversity Volleyball Academy - 650 Norh Wood Dale Rd. Wood Dale, IL (Directions)

Spectator Admissions

Wintrust Sports Complex

You will be able to purchase your admission tickets ay the door only. NO pre-Sale Tickets.They will offer one day tickets and discounted all-tournament tickets

Tthey will accepts cash, debit, credit, and apple pay. Please note there is a 3.5% fee on all credit card transactions in the facility

Energy Sports Ciomplex.

Tickets may be oniste with cash (ATM on site) or credtt card as well as online.

To puuchase online BUY NOW.

Upon purchase a QR code will be emailed to you. That QR code will need to be presented at the door for admission.

WINTRUST COMPLEX:

You will be able to purchase your admission tickets ay the door only. NO pre-Sale Tickets.

Tickets prices to be announced. There are no weekend discounts, but a weekend pass allows spectators to bypass the ticket line quicker. Wintrust Sports Complex accepts cash, debit, credit, and apple pay. Please note there is a 3.5% fee on all credit card transactions in the facility. Spectators can also enjoy the concession stand, full bar and restaurant as well as arcade and laser tag area.

Hotels

Windy City AAU has integrated the industry’s leading tournament management system, Event Connect. One of the many things this technology manages, is all overnight accommodations for traveling teams. Our pre-negotiated tournament hotels will ensure that all participants are receiving our best group rates, amenities, cancellation protections and service. We ask that all hotel activity takes place on this network, which will provide the best experience possible.

For Team Managers or Program Directors looking for assistance in setting up your group block, please contact our Team Sales Department, at 1-888-723-2064 or by email at teamsupport@eventconnect.io

For any assistance regarding changes to reservations or adding your player to the roster, please contact our Customer Success Team within the system through online chat, email support@eventconnect.io and phone 1-888-723-2064

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Tournament Format

Tournament Book

Flow Chart

Waves:

TBD

Format:

Flow

Saturday: Pool play
Sunday: Bracket play

(Format subject ot change based on the number of teams per division)

Refer to Flow chart avove to reference how to advance in pool and bracket play.

Match Rules

Best of 3 sets (Sets 1 & 2 to 25 points, Set 3 to 15 points. Win by 2 points no cap)
For 3-team pools with no crossover: 3 sets to 15 points, win by 2 points. No cap)

Tie-Breakers

2-Way Tie: Head-to-head results
3-Way Tie: Set percentage then point percentage

No tie-breaker matches will be played.

Awards:

Awards will be given at this tournament and vary based on the size of each division. Check with Championship desk at the tournament for award details.

Winning teams of each Gold Round are eligible for FREE entry into one of our AAU Championship events, see the Grand Prix tab for details

Officials:

Certified officials provided for all courts and matches.
Each team must provide a qualified down ref, scorer, libero tracker, and two line judges for the matches they are assigned to. Not providing an officiating crew will result in a forfeit of the first game of the next scheduled match.

Athletice Trainers:

Trainers available for minor injuries and emergency response.
Athletes must bring their own tape and pre-wrap.
(Tournament supplies are for emergency use only.)

Facility Rules

Due to the incidents in the previous years, there will be a NO TOLERANCE policy for misbehavior by players/teams and spectators in the venues
Ball Handling is allowed on the volleyball courts only.
Coolers and outside food and drink are NOT ALLOWED in the playing facilities. Only water and sports drinks may be brought inside the facilities. Containers shoud have a secure leak proof cover.
Violation of these policies or any other general misbehaviors may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the day.
Chairs may not be allowed at many venues. Contact us if you have handicap requirements.
Dogs are not permitted at tournaments.

Entry and Team check -in

Doors will open at 7am or 1 hours prior to the earliest start time.

Team check-in

We are using Online Check In for 2024 AAU Windy City Boys Grand Prix
Check in will take place at each playing site 30 minutes before you play. ALL TEAM coaches must check-in thier teams.
A printed and signed AAU Roster will be required at check-in
Coaches will be issued a tournament wristband once check-in is completed. The coach wristband must be warn in order to sit on the team bench.

Roster Disclaimer

Teams must be entered into AES prior to the event Please enter correct player data on AES by Jan. 8, 2027. Failure to do so can make a player ineligible to pley.
All players listed on the roster must be registered or members in good standing with their respective member organization.
All players must meet age classifications requirements.
All staff listed on the roster must be registered or members in good standing with AAU.
AAU Event Roster & Medical/Emergency Release Forms Required

*See AAU guidelines tab for complete regulations

AAU guidelines

AAU MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES AND EVENT POLICY:This event is licensed by the Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S., Inc.

All participants must have current AAU membership numbers before competition begins (pending status is not acceptable).
Visit www.aauvolleyball.org to obtain membership (club, non-athlete and athlete membership required).
Membership is not included in the event entry feeAll players listed on the roster must be registered members in good standing with their respective organization.
All players must meet age classification requirements.
All players must have regulation uniforms.
All staff listed on the roster must be registered or members in good standing with AAU.
BE PREPARED: Adult and Non-Athlete memberships are no longer instant and cannot be applied for at the event. Please allow up to 10 days for membership to be processed
This is an AAU Licensed Event Rosters must be imported from the AAU Website by the roster deadline.

Grand Prix guidelines

This is a Grand Prix event.

Winning teams of the Gold Round in each Age division (divisions vary by tournament) will receive a free entry fee to the 2027 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships A minimum of 16 teams will be required to receive the full free entry. Teams with less that 16 teams will receive a prorated discount based on number of entrants.

To redeem you must win a Gold round of an AAU Grand Prix event. Then you must register for the AAU National Tournament whereby you will get reimbursed for your entry fee. Register early some divisions may fill up quick
You must contact aauvolleyball@aausports.org after the event to let them know you are interested in attending one of the reduced entities events.
*teams must register for the event by the appropriate deadline. The National and West Coast Championships, as well as the Volleyball Festival are open to any team, no qualifying required. For complete rules and guidelines for Super Regional or Grand Prix events, please visit www.aauvolleyball.org.