Windy City Round-Up is a three-day boys’ event hosted by JVA at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.
Over 300 boys’ volleyball teams will compete in this high level pre-nationals tune-up, making Windy City Round-Up one of the best events of the season!
REGISTER
$850 for JVA Members
$875 for non-JVA Members
WHO: 13U – 18U Boys
WHAT: #windycityroundup
WHEN: June 19-21, 2026
WHERE: Chicago, Illinois
Presented by Nike Volleyball
EVENT INFO
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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
Windy City Round-Up is an AAU sanctioned event and participants need to be members of AAU.
Wave times are for Friday & Saturday only. Sunday’s start time will be determined by Saturday’s finishes.
This tournament will take place in the McCormick Place West Building Level 3. Visit the McCormick Place website for a venue map.
$45 Event Pass: Allows you access into the event ALL three days.
$20 One Day Pass: Ticket is valid for ONE day only.
Refund Policy: Refunds must be requested within 30 days of the date the ticket was purchased. Once a ticket is scanned, it is NOT assignable to any other individual or eligible for a refund.
Spectators ages 10 & under receive free admission. Admissions must be purchased online – NO cash sales at the door.
Admissions will be located in the lobby outside Halls F1 & F2 (Level 3 of the West Building).
Teams must submit and finalize their rosters by Friday, June 12. Failure to add a roster to AES by this date may result in a $25 late fee per team. Any roster changes after the roster due date must be emailed to tournaments@jvavolleyball.org
Online Team Check-in:
Opens: 12 A.M. CT on June 14
Closes: 12 P.M. CT on June 18
Teams will need to check-in online before their arrival to verify that their roster is complete.
*Club Director account access are the ONLY people that can check in teams online*
Credential Pick-up:
Thursday, June 18, 4 – 7 P.M. CT
Friday, June 19, 7 – 9 A.M. CT and 1 – 3 P.M. CT
Location: Lobby outside F1 / F2 Halls (Level 3 of the West Building)
Players and coaches will not be allowed inside the playing hall without their credentials. No roster changes can be made for coaches / players without a valid AAU membership at team check-in. Adults without proper screening and training will not receive credentials or access to the team bench.
2025-26 Indoor Volleyball Age Definition Chart
Age Waiver Policy: Please see AAU Age Waiver Policy HERE
Lot A is the designated parking lot for the West Building (2301 South Prairie Ave). 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.
SpotHero Parking
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for the Windy City Round Up, visit the McCormick Place SpotHero Parking Page.
United Airlines flight reservations can be made online, using discount code ZRBP215010.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Junior Volleyball Association, use this link 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
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer JVA Windy City Roundup attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 6/17/2026 to 6/23/2026.
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College coaches should register through University Athlete. Click HERE for a list of colleges and universities attending
Volleyball Rental: JVA does not have volleyball rental available. All teams are responsible for bringing their own volleyballs for warmups. Game balls will be provided.
Athletic Trainers: Athletic Trainers will be available inside the playing hall by the main tournament desk.
Facility Rules: No outside food, beverage, or tailgating allowed. No coolers will be allowed. There will be chairs provided along each court for spectators. Camping chairs will NOT be allowed in the convention center due to a potential fire hazard.
EVENT PARTNERS
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Nike Volleyball
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SpotHero
Reserve Your Parking Spot!SpotHero
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for the Windy City Round-Up, visit the McCormick Place SpotHero Parking Page
