Asics Junior National Championship 2024
*More info will be updated here as it becomes available…
Teams Attending:
June 6, 7, 8 (Fri-Sun)– 13HP, 13A, 14HP, 14A, 14B, 15HP, 15A, 16HP, 16A, 16B, 17HP, 18HP
June 9-10 (Mon-Tues)– 12B?
Location: Navy Pier, Festival Hall
Spectator Ticket Options:
1) Club Pre-order- See Order form; tickets are distributed prior to the tournament.
*All Advance Ticket orders are due by Mon, April 28th; payment due upon receipt of invoice.
*Pricing: 3-day tickets- $45; 2-day tickets (12B only)- $30
*Confirm your order here.
*Single day tickets are only available using option 2 below.
Note: Children 12 & Under are free; Senior Discount (65+) $10 Daily- available at door only, cash only.
2) Order your own tickets online. Scan code for online order. Pick-up tickets at Navy Pier.
Navy Pier Parking: Pre-order Parking Passes or see other suggested options
Optional Hotel Info: IPV doesn’t book room blocks but the many families choose to stay downtown. The tournament offers a discounted rate- see info.
FYI:
Festival Hall tends to be cold so dress in layers regardless of the weather outside.
Allow extra time for traffic on Friday am (12B- Mon/Tues) if playing then.
Saturday/Sunday schedules are determined by Friday results, check AES or coach for start times/court.
All teams play on Sunday or Tues (12B) with staggered start times.
Court Map: 
- Navy Pier Rules:
–All guests can be driven up onto Navy Pier and dropped off, regardless of whether you choose to park or not—the best drop off point is the East or West Entrance drop off down the North Side of the Pier—look at the map, the East Garage is closest. Follow the signs to “Festival Hall”.
https://navypier.org/assets/Documents/Navy-Pier-Chicagos-Ultimate-Playground.pdf
Follow the signs to “Festival Hall”.
–Garbage must be placed in containers throughout the Hall to make an enjoyable experience for all-—teams who do not clean their bench areas after each match will incur a 10-point penalty on their next match/first game (both teams will the incur the penalty as it is their responsibility to clean both bench areas!) Eating or drinking at the score tables will incur the same penalty as above.
–COOLERS are not permitted in the Convention There are plenty of park areas along Lake Michigan adjacent to the Convention Center so leave your coolers in your cars and picnic outside. The view is spectacular! Convention Center Security will confiscate any coolers brought into the hall for safety reasons. Small soft coolers OK.
–SMOKING is not permitted in the Halls—smokers will have to check for designated areas where smoking is allowed.
–NO OUTSIDE CHAIRS ARE PERMITTED TO BE BROUGHT IN PER CHICAGO FIRE MARSHAL CODE. Chairs are provided, and seating areas are limited to spaces the event staff feels safe to place. Generally, seating is behind the end lines and not permitted between the courts but on a few courts, it may be opposite…check at each court and referees will police this! Officials have the right to request spectators be moved or to eject unruly fans.
–ALCOHOL is not permitted in the Hall of competition per USA Volleyball Rule book.
–OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE HALL BUT NO COOLERS EXCEPT SMALL CARRY ON.
5/30/24-
All players & coaches must complete the online JVA Waiver form by Thurs, June 6th.
Coach/Player Directions for completing the JVA Waiver form:
-Go to link: https://jvavolleyball.org/insurance-waiver-player-staff-form/
-Skip the Find Club link and click on NOT A JVA MEMBER.
-Club Name: ENTER ILLINOIS PERFORMANCE VOLLEYBALL. *Don’t put IPV
-Contact: PATRICIA SMITH
-Email: [email protected]
-Season: 2023-24
-Participant Section: Enter your information as a player or coach
-Waiver Section: Read, sign, click on check boxes
-Medical Release Section: NOT Required since we already have your USAV Medical Release. You can skip this.
-Scroll down and click SUBMIT
5/27/24-
13U-18U schedules for June 7-9 are now available on AES
Check back for June 10-11 12U schedule.
4/3/24-
1) Advance Purchase Navy Pier Parking Passes (Spot Hero)
2) Discounted Spectator Passes through IPV bulk order, distributed prior to tourney
3) Advance Spectator Passes through Sports Wrench, pick-up at tourney
Teams/Dates:
6/7-9- 13HP, 13A, 14HP, 14A, 14B,15HP-G, 15HP-S,15A, 15R, 16HP, 17HP, 17A, 18HP
6/10-11- 12B, 13S TBD
*Contact your coach if you are unable to attend the Asics Championship.
Important things to consider before the tournament…
Hotel, Spectator Tickets and Parking
Spectator Passes: *3 ways to purchase *Children under 12 are free
1) IPV Discounted Group Order– due by Fri, April 12th; distributed at practice prior to Navy Pier.
3-day event- $40; 2-day event- $30. Passes are colored bracelets that can only be used on the specific day that the bracelet corresponds to. Note: Players do not need a pass; 12&U spectators are free.
One day passes are not available with this option.
*Click here to confirm your order. Contact Us if you don’t see it listed or receive an invoice for payment.
2) Online Advance Spectator Passes through Sports Wrench; pick-up at tourney in room 203.
3-day pass- $45; 2-day pass- $30.
3) Purchase daily passes at Navy Pier in room 203 for $20 per day. CASH ONLY.
Parking: *Click here to reserve guaranteed parking at the Navy Pier lot.
*Be advised that this may sell out prior to the tourney. Purchases may be cancelled in advance.
Navy Pier will offer discounted, guaranteed daily and multi-day parking for ASICS teams,
parents, spectators and staff for ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY.
Asics ONLY Advanced Parking Purchase Benefits:
-Convenient onsite parking
–Up to 50% off the posted daily parking rates
-Guaranteed parking spot in one of the two Navy Pier Parking Garages
-In-and-out privileges on all packages (come/go during valid hours for one rate)
-Overnight parking permitted for multi-day packages
-Discount parking must be purchased online in advance.
-Discounts will not be available for purchase after NEED TO KNOW DATE nor on site at the event.
-Discount will be applied upon checkout and will not be posted on the home page of the link.
-Remote Alternate Parking is available, click for locations (scroll to bottom of page).
-QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS WITH PURCHASING PARKING? CONTACT 888-472-7594
Alternate Parking:
– Check www.spothero.com or other parking app to find a place within walking distance at private garages.
–Take public transportation. Taxi & Uber/Lyft options are available at Navy Pier. There is also a Trolley that goes to various downtown sites & Union Station during peak times. Check Trolley site for info- may not be available on weekdays. *Note: not available from train station for 7am arrivals. Use taxi or Uber/Lyft for early transportation.
-CAR POOL, CAR POOL, CAR POOL to share cost of parking
-Also, remember you can drop off guests free by driving onto the Pier and dropping passengers off before parking.
-Leave your car overnight at Navy Pier lot and save money if you are staying at a hotel on double parking!
Hotel options: we don’t book blocks of rooms for this event but if you choose to stay downtown you might check to see what the touranment They also advise that the Navy Pier overnight parking through Park Whiz app might be less expensive than using hotel parking if you’re staying close to Navy Pier.
Tournament FAQ:
Tournament Format:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 7, 8, 9 is pool play for day one and two and elimination brackets day three. Each team is guaranteed 7 matches—3 each the first two days and then single elimination begins with bracket play on day three where you will compete until eliminated or win the championship of your division!
Waves: Playing Waves for Fri/Sat or Mon: TBD
*Sunday or Tuesday- All teams will play but there is no set start time in advance; final possible match should be around 6pm if you go that far.
Playing Schedule: Schedules will be posted on AES, our website (link from homepage) and emailed to teams. Schedules are now posted: 13U-18U Schedules & 12U Schedule *TBD
Playing Site: Festival Hall at Navy Pier- 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago
Navy Pier Map
*No outside chairs or coolers permitted.
*Seating provided around the courts. Do not move chairs.
Awards: *2023 info
Please check the posting /results area and AES for updates on the final day of play on which divisions are eligible for awards
•Medals may be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd (both semifinal losers) in the top gold division of each age grouping -only players and head coach present will be given awards
•Player Medals may be awarded to the winners of the other Division brackets (1stplace only) in Silver, Bronze, Copper, etc.
•Please report to the awards booth after the conclusion of your match/or officiating assignment if you are an award winner so the staff may present them to your team…we encourage parents or friends to bring cameras to take team photos.
Lost & Found:
Lost items will be stowed by the Results area for pick-up.