VC United's Hosted Events programs include both Club and High School events.


Our goal is to host unique single day events that meet the needs of clubs in the stateline area and greater Midwest!  We are also excited to have a HS Summer League and summer tournament. We hope you will join us at VC United!

Christy Sitze, Assoociate Director

2024 LOVB Challenge Series

Registration will open October 1, 2022 on Advanced Event Systems!

Entry Fee: $195/team
Format: Single Day Events; 4 match minimum; Awards for Division Winners
Location: VC United

A unique "power league" with full day tournament formats.

Mizuno Challenge Series

Use the "+" sign to see player details on mobile devices.  You can filter the list by age group using the drop-down menus
DateEvent NameAgeRegisterScheduleAwards
Sun - Jan 7 Kick-Off18/17/16/15Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sat - Jan 13 Kick-Off12/11/10Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Jan 14 Kick-Off14/13Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Jan 21 Series #118/17/16/15Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Jan 28 Series #112/11/10Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Jan 28 Series #114/13Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Feb 4 Series #218/17/16/15Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Feb 11 Series #212/11/10Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Feb 11 Series #214/13Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Feb 18 Series #318/17/16/15Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Feb 25 Series #312/11/10Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Feb 25 Series #314/13Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Mar 3 Series #418/17/16/15Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sat - Mar 9 Series #412/11/10Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sun - Mar 10 Series #414/13Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sat - Apr 13 Spring Kickoff12/11/10Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sat - Apr 27 Spring Series #112/11/10Click HereClick HereClick Here
Sat - May 11 Spring Series #212/11/10Click HereClick HereClick Here

Time/Courts

Doors open at 7am. 1st match of the tournament is 8am -- some courts with 3 team pools (but not all) may start at 9am. Schedules are posted on AES. $10 entry fee 12 and under free. We make every attempt to have tournaments end by 5pm. Athletic Trainer will be provided. Address: 7135 Clinton Rd Loves Park, IL 61111. We accept credit cards!

Contact

Contact: Christy Sitze 779-861-2544 or email csitze@vcunited.club

Required Forms

LOVB Challenge Series is insured by the JVA. All coaches must carry physical copies of the JVA Participant Release of Liability and a Medical Release Form for each of their players. USA Volleyball Medical Release Forms are accepted. All USA/AAU need electronic or paper copies present. 

Check-In

Coach must sign the event sign-in form upon arrival. This ensures that you are carrying hard copies of the release of liability and medical release forms for each of your players. During sign-in, please ask the desk if you have any questions about the format for the day. 

Rosters

Please upload your roster into AES before the event or email an official copy of your roster to mcozzi@vcunited.club at least 3 days prior.. All adults listed on rosters at JVA insured events must complete the JVA Background Screen and APS training form.* JVA accepts USAV screens and Safesport training. If you are USAV Certified, you will not have to pay for the JVA Screen or APS but you do still have to complete the form. *Clubs cannot submit rosters for JVA insured events through AES until all adults on rosters have a verified background screen through the above form.Please make sure jerseys #s are accurate.

Format

Pool play sets vary according to the format needed to accommodate the number of entries for the day. Semi-finals and Championship are best 2 out of 3 sets with the 3rd set played to 15 points. No cap. Up refs provided. 1) win-loss match record, 2) head-to-head (includes head-to-head point differential), 3) total point spread of all pool play matches, 4) coin toss. All teams must stay through all officiating duties. Winner of the gold championship match receives a medal. Tie breaking: Tie-Breaking Procedure: 1)set win-loss record 2) head-to-head (includes head-to-head point differential (includes head-to-head point differential or percentage), 3) total point spread of all pool play matches or percentage of points 4) coin toss

Warm-Ups

1st match: 2 minutes shared (coin flip)/4 minutes serving team/4 minutes receiving team. Every other match: 3 minutes serving team/3 minutes receiving team. No ball handling during off times. 2 minutes between sets.

Volleyballs

Please bring your own volleyballs for warm-ups.

U11/U12

U12 Division: Players use 7’0” net height, use a youth volleyball, and must stay behind the endline to serve

U11 Division: Players must start behind the endline and can take up to 2 steps into the court

Facility Rules

No outside food allowed except for water bottles. No animals unless it is a service animal. No smoking on facility grounds. No spectator chairs. No firearms. Concessions and food are provided. 

Behavior

LOVB Challenge Series promotes a positive atmosphere. We have the right to remove any spectator, coach, or participant that displays behaviors that are disruptive to the event

All-

Tournament Team/Series Points

Coaches will vote after pool play on players that showed exceptional playing/sportsmanship. (Coaches do not vote for their own team). In order to advance to playoffs, you must hand in a fully completed sheet. Results will be posted and emailed by the Wednesday after each tournament. Whether you enter one or multiple dates, your placement in the tournament will earn you points towards the LOVB Challenge Series Championship.

U12 | U11 | U10

$195/event

2022 Dates

* Kick-Off is $150 for 3 matches
  • Kick-Off* - Sat, Jan 15
  • Series #1 - Sat, Jan 29
  • Series #2 - Sun, Feb 13
  • Series #3 - Sun, Feb 27
  • Series #4 - Sun, Mar 13

U14 | U13

$195/event

2022 Dates

* Kick-Off is $150 for 3 matches
  • Kick-Off* - Sat, Jan 15
  • Series #1 - Sat, Jan 29
  • Series #2 - Sun, Feb 13
  • Series #3 - Sun, Feb 27
  • Series #4 - Sun, Mar 13

U16 | U15

$195/event

2022 Dates

* Kick-Off is $150 for 3 matches
  • Kick-Off* - Sun, Jan 16
  • Series #1 - Sun, Jan 23
  • Series #2 - Sun, Feb 6
  • Series #3 - Sun, Feb 20
  • Series #4 - Sun, Mar 6

U18 | U17

$195/event

2022 Dates

* Kick-Off is $150 for 3 matches
  • Kick-Off* - Sun, Jan 16
  • Series #1 - Sun, Jan 23
  • Series #2 - Sun, Feb 6
  • Series #3 - Sun, Feb 20
  • Series #4 - Sun, Mar 6
July 2023

2023 Mizuno HS Summer Leagues

VC United is offering High School Summer Leagues at our facility in Loves Park, IL in July 2023! The League will feature 4 dates of play in July only! Our convenient schedule works in conjunction with your club athletes that are competing into late June.


Girls' Varsity League

Wednesdays - July 5, 12, 19 & 26
Format: 2/3 match format; All teams will be guaranteed 2 matches/night.
Cost: $295/team

Register | Schedule

Girls' JV/Soph/Frosh League

Thursdays - July 6, 13, 20 & 27
Format: 2/3 match format; All teams will be guaranteed 2 matches/night.
Cost: $245/team

Register | Schedule


League Information

Leagues: Girls' Varsity, Girls' JV, Girls' Frosh/Soph

  • Spectator Admission is $5.00
  • Plenty of spectator seating ... no outside chairs
  • Players can bring water ... no outside food or drink
  • 1st Official Provided for ALL Matches
  • Additional Rules: Varsity | JV

Location

The primary facility will be at VC United in northeast Rockford (Loves Park, IL). The facility features 6 sport courts, 6 wood courts, and full amenities such as spectator seating, concessions, and more!

7135 Clinton Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111

Directions/Map

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