Windy City Challenge

fight through the breeze at the Windy City Challenge

Windy City Challenge is a tournament presented by Hype Nation at the Wintrust Sports Complex on April 6-7, 2024. This event is open to USAV, AAU, and JVA teams.

Event Details:

  • Age Divisions: 12U-18U, Girls
  • Cost: $425
  • Location: Bedford Park, IL

Check out our recap from 2023!

Volleyball teams from several states traveled to Chicago to experience the Windy City Challenge in Bedford Park. The 2-day event was held at the Wintrust Sports Complex with 99 teams and over 2,000 spectators.

“We were thrilled to be able to host a multiple tournament series in Chicago this year,” said Troy Helton, Hype Nation Partner. “Hosting three successful tournaments shows the love the Chicago area has for Volleyball. We were thrilled with the results and look forward to another great series next year!”

Hype Nation would like to extend a special thank you and shout out to two of our event sponsors. Mikasa for providing the tournament balls for all games and 431 Sports who provided all of the champion medals. Without the support of our sponsors, we wouldn’t be given the opportunity to work with other exceptional industry partners! Below is a list of the division champions from the Windy City Challenge.

For a full list of scores from the Windy City Challenge event, click here.

Book Your Hotel Here

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HOTELS: We are happy to provide discounted hotel room rates in partnership with AwayTeam Travel. If you require assistance with booking your lodging, contact AwayTeam Travel at support@awayteamtravel.com, or call 813-591-5259.

STAY TO PLAY: As a Reminder, all Hype Nation events are “Stay-to-Play” events. All teams must book accommodation’s via AwayTeam Travel. AwayTeam Travel is HYPE Nation’s official housing provider. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to revocation of a team’s acceptance in the tournament. It is a “Stay-to-Play” for teams outside the 75 mile area.

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Hype Nation is thrilled to partner with Simax Sports, a leading name in the world of sports merchandise. Athletes, coaches, and families can look forward to a variety of high quality, branded merchandise at our tournaments.

Click the link below to shop!

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photographers

Hype Nation is thrilled to have Picture Pros Photography attending the Windy City Challenge. 

Picture Pros travels nationwide, delivering top-notch team photos and posters to parents and athletes at every level of youth sports. Our team is deeply passionate about the art of sports photography, and we are equally devoted to creating enduring memories that will be cherished for years.

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Hype Nation clubs can enjoy 20% off ALL Skillshark plans. 

SkillShark is a player evaluation app and reporting software for team tryouts, camps and player development. We provide coaches, scouts and evaluators the leading mobile app solution for all sports globally. 

 

2023 DIVISION CHAMPIONS

12 Girls – Lions Cityside 12-1

13 Girls – Lions West 13-1

14 Girls – Milwaukee Jr’s 14-1

15 Girls – Cincy Classics 15 Red

16 Girls – WI Juniors 16-1

17/18 Girls – Wisconsin Elite 18-Elite

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

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We believe in you. We believe you’re the captain of your own ship. And we’re honored to build the tools you need to help you achieve your dreams of being recruited to play college sports.

  • Over 3,000,000 athletes have used CaptainU to gain exposure & get recruited.
  • More than 2,000 tournaments use CaptainU to promote their events to 100,000 youth teams & college coaches.
  • Over 10,000 college coaches save time by managing their recruiting from beginning to end.
  • Over 100,000 high school and club teams use CaptainU to help their athletes make college teams.


Our view has always been that college coaches want to hear from athletes directly and vice versa. We’re not agents, we don’t advocate on behalf of any individual athlete or college team. Our focus is on providing tools that make it easier for athletes and their parents to connect with college coaches, build lasting and genuine relationships, stay organized, and fulfill their dreams of being recruited to play college sports.

STREAM GAMES HERE

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Hype Nation is excited to partner with BallerTV so parents, friends, and extended family can watch youth sports from anywhere. BallerTV features live streams, replays, and highlights of top youth sporting events.

Click below to stream the Windy City Challenge from anywhere.

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ABOUT THIS DESTINATION

Wintrust Sports Complex is a state-of-the-art indoor center and a premier destination for sports tourism in Chicagoland and beyond. You’ll feel right at home in Bedford Park, a town known for its hospitality. Just 10 minutes from Midway airport and 5 minutes to a plethora of manicured hotels – it’s the perfect location!

  • 8 Full-Sized Courts
  • One Championship Court
  • Laser Tag/Laser Frenzy
  • Arcade
  • E-Sports Cafe
  • Flexible Meeting and Event Spaces
  • Cafe with Full Kitchen Service & Lounge
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