Schaumburg-STS Challenger
Windy City Classic(STS Chicago)
July 8th-July 9th
Register here: https://fwango.io/windy-city-classic-23
We are so stoked to be continuing the tradition of having a Spikeball Tour Series event in Chicagoland! Illinois Roundnet is partnering with the STS for us to host this challenger event as part of their season schedule. This will be nothing short of an epic event at a premier sports complex that is down the street from the tournament hotel. The weekend will make for lots of roundnet and fun times with players from all over the country.
Venue
Olympic Park(fields 1 and 2)
1675 Old Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA
Olympic Park lives up to its name being one of the biggest sports complexes in the area. It boasts plenty of nice turf fields that will allow for high quality roundnet. It’s also in one of Chicago’s best suburbs with plenty of things to do outside of the tournament and places to eat within a short drive. There will be a room block at the Marriott hotel located down the street which is within walking distance of the fields. We also have a room block at the Fairfield Inn Schaumburg which is only a short drive away.
Surface: Turf
Divisions
Saturday
Premier(5.0): This is the top division - players must qualify to be eligible to play! This division uses the NHZ
Women’s: Women are welcome to play in any division. This division will include some top women's teams as well as other lady ballers who want to test their skills against great competition. We will organize the women's division based on skill level and number of registrations in a way to get the most competitive and evenly matched games whether you're a pro or new to the scene. We’ll most likely have 1-2 power pools that will be for the top teams based on season points. NHZs will be drawn for all women’s nets but if a team isn’t comfortable with it yet, each of their matchups will be played without it for both teams.
Contender(4.5): Think you're good? Prove it. This division will include some solid teams from across the country itching for premier as well as competitive players who want to test their skills against great competition. The top 3 teams from Contender qualify for Premier. This division uses the NHZ
Advanced(4.0): This division is for those teams that have refined skills but are not ready to compete to qualify for Premier. This division uses the NHZ.
Intermediate(3.0): If you are newer or still honing your skills this is the division for you. It is intended for people who want competition but are still developing their game. This division doesn’t use the NHZ
Sunday
Mixed Advanced(4.0+): The mixed gender advanced(4.0+) division will include some solid players from across the country competing for points & Coed Pro! This division uses the NHZ
Mixed Intermediate(2.0-3.0): The mixed gender intermediate(2.0-3.0) division is for those that are a newer player or still honing your skills. It is intended for people who want competition but are still developing their game. Use the average player ratings between both teammates to estimate where you fit. This division doesn’t use the NHZ
Free Agent: If you want to play in this event but don’t have a partner secured yet, sign up as a free agent! This will not only get your name out there to potential partners but you’ll also get to pay the registration price for when you signed up as a free agent. It’s a great way to make sure you pay the cheaper early registration fees. Once you lock in a partner, email the TD if the price has risen and they will give you a code to sign up with. This must be done before registration closes. When registering as a free agent, put what division you want to play in as your “team name.”
If you’re still unsure which division to play in, check out the more detailed descriptions on the USA Roundnet website here: https://www.usaroundnet.org/player-division-ratings
*Disclaimer: If a division does not get enough teams registered, you will be moved to another appropriate division or you can request a full refund.
Schedule
Saturday
7:45am- 8:45am: Check-in/Warm-ups
8:45am-9:00am: Announcements
9:00am-11:30am: Pool Play
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch Break
12:30pm-conclusion(should be around 6-7pm): Bracket Play
Sunday
7:45am- 8:45am: Check-in/Warm-ups
8:45am-9:00am: Announcements
9:00am-11:30am: Pool Play
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch Break
12:30pm-conclusion(should be around 4-5pm): Bracket Play
*This is a preliminary schedule. Times may be adjusted if games take longer to complete or finish early
*ALL TEAMS MUST arrive and be checked in by 8:30am. Failure to do so may result in forfeitures of games.
Format
You will start the day with pool play. You will be placed into a pool of other teams. Ideally we will have smaller pools of 5-6 teams so games can be to 21, however we may have to do pools of 7-8 with games to 15 depending on the total number of teams. After each game you will input your score on the event’s Fwango page from your phone(you will be emailed the link and instructions to do this). Then based on pool play results, you will be seeded into a bracket based on record and point differential. The goal will be to have most if not all bracket matches be a best 2 out of 3 series with games to 21. The bracket will be played out until we have a winner. If you lose your 1st bracket match, you will be placed into a consolation bracket so everyone is guaranteed at least 2 matches. All results of the tournament will be available in real time on the Fwango page
*Format is subject to change at TDs discretion based on the number of teams, time, etc.
Rules
We will be using the 2023 USA Roundnet rules at all Illinois Roundnet events. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these if you are new to the tournament scene. https://www.usaroundnet.org/rules
Pricing
Saturday Divisions
$50: 2/1-4/30
$70: 5/1-6/18
$80: 6/20-7/3
Sunday Divisions
$20: 2/1-4/30
$30: 5/1-6/18
$40: 6/20-7/3
***Registration closes on 7/3 at 11:59pm cst
Prizes
Prizes are given to podium finishers of all divisions. Top 3 finishers in the premier and women's divisions will earn cash prizes based on the total number of teams participating(cash prizes will be paid out over Venmo). Payouts are subject to change. Other divisions' podium finishers will win medals and a combination of products from Spikeball, Revised Roundnet, and other sponsor giveaways.
Cash Prizes for Premier and Women’s
60-80 Teams
1st: $300 2nd: $180 3rd: $120
81-100 Teams
1st: $500 2nd: $300 3rd: $200
101-120 Teams
1st: $750 2nd: $450 3rd: $300
121-140 Teams
1st: $850 2nd: $550 3rd: $350
141-160 Teams
1st: $1020 2nd: $660 3rd: $420
161+ Teams
1st: $1250 2nd: $750 3rd: $500
Where to Stay
There will be a room block with discounted room rates at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg and Fairfield Inn Schaumburg . The Marriott hotel is right down the street from the fields and is within walking distance of the park. The Fairfield Inn is only a short drive away. The hotel offers a free buffet breakfast and has a restaurant on site. Must book by 6/30!
Fairfield Inn booking link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1688072435920&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Team Illinois
The best Illinois based players will have the opportunity to qualify for Team Illinois during the Illinois Roundnet tournament series. Team Illinois serves as an “elite” group that can earn exclusive merch and other perks. For more info on how to qualify check out our Team Illinois page
Refund Policy
Teams can get a full refund if they can no longer attend as long as the request is made before registration closes. Please send an email to illinoisroundnet@gmail.com to request a refund and be sure to mention your name, your team’s name, and the division you registered in.
FAQs
*Can there be more than 2 players on a team?
No. We only allow 2 players per team because stamina becomes a factor in the later rounds of the tournament.
*Can I play in multiple divisions?
No. All the divisions run at the same time.
*Is food and water provided?
We will provide some water bottles, bananas, and snacks but we still ask you bring your own to ensure you’ll be good for the whole day
*My partner I signed up with can’t attend anymore, can I find a new partner and get that changed on the registration without having to re-register?
Yes, if this is the case please you should be able to change this yourself on Fwango. If not then send an email to Illinoisroundnet@gmail.com and include your team name(and new team name if you want it changed), division, and your new partner’s name and info
*Where can I get updates on social media?
Be sure to follow Illinois Roundnet on Instagram(@IllinoisRoundnet) for updates on this and other events in the state. Follow along with the Spikeball Tour Series on Instagram @spikeballtourseries
Any questions about this tournament, what Illinois Roundnet is, or about Roundnet in the state or Midwest? Send an email to Illinois Roundnet President Wyatt Semke at Illinoisroundnet@gmail.com