Chi-Town Boys Challenge | Junior Volleyball Association

The Chi-Town Boys Challenge is a three-day boys’ event co-hosted by JVA and AAU at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.

This event awards the 1st and 2nd place teams in each division with a paid entry to the AAU National Championships in Orlando, Florida! The Chi-Town Boys Challenge is an AAU sanctioned event and participants need to be members of AAU.

REGISTER

$850 for JVA Members
$875 for non-JVA Members

registration is closed

WHO: 12U – 18U Boys

WHAT: #chitownboyschallenge

WHEN: November 1-3, 2025

WHERE: Chicago, Illinois

Presented by Nike Volleyball

EVENT INFO

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HOUSING

We have partnered with Team Travel Source (TTS) to handle our housing needs. JVA does not have a stay to play policy; however, teams and families are encouraged to book their hotel accommodations through TTS. Booking through TTS allows us to get the best hotels at the best rates.

Contact TTS with any housing questions:
volleyball@teamtravelsource.com
502.354.9103

Click HERE to book housing for Chi-Town Challenge!

BACKGROUND SCREENS

The Chi-Town Boys Challenge is an AAU sanctioned event and participants need to be members of AAU.

WAVES, LOCATIONS, & MORE

Read the TOURNAMENT BOOK for more details!

There will be three playing halls within McCormick Place: West Building, Skyline Ballroom (located in West Building), & North Building – Hall C

WAVE TIMES
AM Wave (8 AM): 18s, 16 Open, 16 Premier, 16 Classic, 14 Open, 14 Classic, 13 Classic
PM Wave (2:30 PM): 17s, 16 Elite, 15s, 14 Premier, 13 Open, 12s

Division assignments are still being finalized and will be announced as confirmed for each wave once final.

Bracket play Monday is dependent on your Sunday finish.

ADMISSIONS

$45 Event Pass: Allows you access into the event ALL days.
$20 One Day Pass: Ticket is valid for ONE day only.

Spectators ages 10 & under receive free admission. Admissions must be purchased online – NO cash sales at the door.

CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets in advance!

TEAM CHECK-IN

Online Team Check-In on AES opens October 26, 2025. Teams will need to check-in online before their arrival to verify that their roster is complete.

*Club Directors with AES account access are the ONLY people that can check in teams online*

PARKING

Parking passes may be purchased online prior to the event. Each parking pass will be valid for one day only and will NOT have in/out privileges.

Parking passes with in/out privileges must be purchased at the gate. Information on parking at McCormick Place can be found HERE.

AIRLINE DISCOUNT

Delta Airlines:
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Junior Volleyball Association. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY46M

United Airlines:
Chi-town Challenge: To make flight reservations online please click on discount code ZRBN508268

Southwest Airlines:
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer JVA Chi-Town Challenge attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 10/30/2025 to 11/5/2025. Company ID number: 90070271

MEDIA PASS

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COLLEGE COACHES

College coaches should register through University Athlete. Click HERE for a list of colleges and universities attending Chi-Town Boys Challenge.

EVENT PARTNERS

Check out these great deals & offers from our event partners!

Nike Volleyball

Visit the Nike Booth!

Nike Volleyball

Dominate the Court. Shop the latest in footwear, apparel, and gear from Nike Volleyball with Athlete Performance Solutions.

CLICK HERE!

Molten USA

Visit the Molten Booth!

Molten USA

Molten is proud to be the official volleyball of the JVA and AAU. Join Molten at moltenusa.com and on social media.

CLICK HERE!

GOAT USA

Visit the GOAT Booth!

GOAT USA

GOAT USA is an athletic apparel company dedicated to providing quality and stylish products that promote a positive message, “Ordinary people do extraordinary things!”

CLICK HERE!

Sideline Squad

SIDELINE SQUAD

Sideline Squad turns wait time into play time for siblings attending the tournament! Secure your child’s spot today, as space is limited.

CLICK HERE!

Duluth Trading Co.

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DULUTH

Our favorite workwear and lifestyle apparel brand, Duluth Trading Company, will be at the Chi-Town Boys’ Challenge! Stop by and say hello to Duluth at the event, and be sure to visit them online or at one their retail locations, including one of their three stores in the greater Chicago area.

CLICK HERE!

EVENT EXPERIENCES

At JVA, we don’t just do tournaments. We do experiences. Check out these extras!