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Ultimate VBC-Chicago is a volleyball club based in Frankfort, IL, ranked as high as #242 nationally by VolleyLens. It fields 37 teams in the 2025-26 season. VolleyLens has tracked the club from the 2025-26 season through 2025-26 across 37 team-seasons.
37 teams · Ages 11–18
USAV semifinalist
21 teams · Ages 13–18
Written from this club's match results and rankings, and updated whenever they are. Nothing here is estimated.
Ultimate VBC-Chicago is a club volleyball program based in Frankfort, IL, competing in the Great Lakes region. In 2025-26 it fielded 58 teams across both programs — 37 girls teams aged 11 to 18 and 21 boys teams aged 13 to 18.
Its girls program ranks #242 nationally and #11 of 134 in IL for 2025-26, on a Club Score of 1,744. That places it in the Elite tier, the band VolleyLens assigns from Club Score. Of its 37 teams, 7 rate Elite, meaning an Elo of 1700 or better.
Across the season its teams played 1,282 matches and won 723 of them, a 56% win rate. Its strongest team, Ultimate G14 Gold, is #173 nationally and #46 in IL, at 1,972 Elo on a 46-20 record.
Teams averaged 35 matches each over the season. The club entered 33 events between 13 December and 28 June, a season of about 6 months. Of those, 14 were Elite or Premier events — the strongest fields on the calendar.
Those events were held in eight states, with 18 of 33 outside IL. Destinations included FL, IN, MO, PA, WI, MI and NV. Travel is described here in trips and destinations rather than cost, because event locations carry no distances.
Its best result on record this season is USAV semifinalist.
<p>Founded in 1998, Ultimate Volleyball Club has grown into a cornerstone of youth volleyball in Illinois. With home facilities in Frankfort and Homer Glen, it draws dedicated athletes from Chicago, suburbs, and Northwest Indiana. The club emphasizes skill development and competitive play in a supportive environment.</p><p><strong>Competitive Level:</strong> Regional competitive, with national qualification potential</p><p><strong>Facilities:</strong> Primary training at Roma Sports Club (9115 Roma Court, Frankfort, IL) and The Ranch Sports Club. Additional venues include McCormick Place and Megaplex Sports Center for tournaments and expanded practice. These modern facilities support consistent, high-volume training year-round.</p>
Everything below — teams, statistics and rankings — is for this season and program. Pick another from Season History.
#242 nationally · Club Score 1744
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| Season | Division | Rank | Club Score | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Girls | #242 | 1744 | 37 |
| 2025-26 | Boys | #40 | 1730 | 21 |
| 2024-25 | Boys | #29 | 1655 | 22 |
Every team Ultimate VBC-Chicago fielded in the 2025-26 season, with its age group, national rank and win-loss record. Elo rating measures strength from results: it rises faster for beating strong opponents than for beating weak ones, so a team that plays up is not punished for losing.
| Team | Program | Age | Elo | Record | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate G14 Gold | Girls | 14 | 1972 (Elite) | 46-20 | 70% |
| Ultimate G15 Gold | Girls | 15 | 1944 (Elite) | 37-20 | 65% |
| Ultimate G16 Gold | Girls | 16 | 1893 (Elite) | 46-19 | 71% |
| Ultimate G16-Blue | Girls | 16 | 1760 (Elite) | 47-11 | 81% |
| Ultimate G18 Gold | Girls | 18 | 1737 (Elite) | 14-11 | 56% |
| UVC 12-Maddy | Girls | 12 | 1726 (Elite) | 13-4 | 76% |
| Ultimate 12-Gold | Girls | 12 | 1721 (Elite) | 33-17 | 66% |
| Ultimate G13 Gold | Girls | 13 | 1678 (Premier) | 30-23 | 57% |
| Ultimate G15-Blue | Girls | 15 | 1623 (Premier) | 35-18 | 66% |
| Ultimate 13-Blue | Girls | 13 | 1607 (Premier) | 40-15 | 73% |
| Ultimate G17 Gold | Girls | 17 | 1582 (Competitive) | 26-24 | 52% |
| Ultimate G12-Blue | Girls | 12 | 1558 (Competitive) | 19-13 | 59% |
| Ultimate G11 Gold | Girls | 11 | 1552 (Competitive) | 30-16 | 65% |
| UVC 13-Winter | Girls | 13 | 1550 (Competitive) | 7-3 | 70% |
| Ultimate G14 Silver | Girls | 14 | 1537 (Competitive) | 26-8 | 76% |
| Ultimate 14-Blue | Girls | 14 | 1525 (Competitive) | 31-28 | 53% |
| Ultimate 14-Black | Girls | 14 | 1511 (Competitive) | 31-30 | 51% |
| UVC 14-Senor | Girls | 14 | 1510 (Competitive) | 6-4 | 60% |
| UVC 12-Matt | Girls | 12 | 1468 (Developing) | 2-3 | 40% |
| Ultimate 13-Black | Girls | 13 | 1454 (Developing) | 21-12 | 64% |
| Ultimate 13-Silver | Girls | 13 | 1434 (Developing) | 20-13 | 61% |
| UVC 12-Ellie | Girls | 12 | 1418 (Developing) | 4-6 | 40% |
| Ultimate G15 Silver | Girls | 15 | 1418 (Developing) | 15-12 | 56% |
| UVC 11-Penny | Girls | 11 | 1413 (Developing) | 4-7 | 36% |
| UVC 14-Will | Girls | 14 | 1412 (Developing) | 6-6 | 50% |
| Ultimate G15-Black | Girls | 15 | 1399 (Emerging) | 30-29 | 51% |
| UVC 14-Emma | Girls | 14 | 1375 (Emerging) | 3-7 | 30% |
| UVC 11-Colleen/nicole | Girls | 11 | 1365 (Emerging) | 3-6 | 33% |
| Ultimate G16-Black | Girls | 16 | 1341 (Emerging) | 27-31 | 47% |
| Ultimate G14-White | Girls | 14 | 1308 (Emerging) | 14-20 | 41% |
| UVC 12-Morgan | Girls | 12 | 1308 (Emerging) | 0-5 | 0% |
| Ultimate G15-White | Girls | 15 | 1306 (Emerging) | 10-15 | 40% |
| Ultimate G17-Blue | Girls | 17 | 1290 (Emerging) | 17-25 | 40% |
| Ultimate G12-Black | Girls | 12 | 1279 (Emerging) | 9-17 | 35% |
| Ultimate G16 Silver | Girls | 16 | 1233 (Emerging) | 10-16 | 38% |
| Ultimate G14-Gray | Girls | 14 | 1152 (Emerging) | 7-24 | 23% |
| Ultimate G16-White | Girls | 16 | 1098 (Emerging) | 4-21 | 16% |
Where Ultimate VBC-Chicago competed in the 2025-26 season: every tournament its teams played, the host city, how strong the event was, and what each team's record was there. It shows how far the club travels and the level of competition it takes on.
Elite, Premier, Competitive and Regional rate the strength of each event's field, from where it ranks nationally against every other tournament that season. An Elite event draws hundreds of teams from across the country; a Regional one is a local weekend.
| Tournament | Location | National Rank | Record | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships-Wave 4 (Competitive) | Orlando, FL | #100 of 3,214 | 43-17 | Ultimate G16-Blue — 16 Classic: 11-2; Ultimate G15-Blue — 15 Classic: 10-1; Ultimate G16-Black — 16 Classic: 4-6; Ultimate G15-Black — 15 Classic: 6-6; Ultimate G16 Gold — 16 Spirit: 12-2 |
| 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Championship 14-17 (Elite) | Indianapolis, IN | #1 of 3,214 | 12-8 | Ultimate G15 Gold — 15 American: 4-5; Ultimate G14 Gold — 14 American: 8-3 (semifinalist) |
| AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships-Wave 3 (Elite) | Orlando, FL | #6 of 3,214 | 6-5 | Ultimate G17 Gold — 17 Aspire: 6-5 |
| AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships-Wave 2 (Elite) | Orlando, FL | #10 of 3,214 | 7-13 | Ultimate 14-Blue — 14 Club: 4-6; Ultimate 14-Black — 14 Club: 3-7 |
| AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships-Wave1 (Premier) | Orlando, FL | #63 of 3,214 | 29-15 | Ultimate G13 Gold — 13 Classic: 8-2; Ultimate 12-Gold — 12 Classic: 9-3; Ultimate G11 Gold — 11 Club: 4-6; Ultimate 13-Blue — 13 Classic: 8-4 |
| '26 (SB) Summer Bash (Regional) | Elgin, IL | #615 of 3,214 | 60-45 | Ultimate G17 Gold — 18/17 Club: 3-2; UVC 14-Emma — 14 Short Season: 1-4; Ultimate G15-Blue — 15 Club: 5-1; Ultimate G11 Gold — 12 Classic: 3-2; UVC 11-Colleen/nicole — 12 SS Blue: 1-4; UVC 11-Penny — 12 SS Red: 2-4; UVC 14-Senor — 14 Short Season: 2-2; UVC 12-Ellie — 12 SS Blue: 2-3; Ultimate G15-Black — 15 Classic : 4-2; Ultimate 13-Blue — 13 Club: 4-1; UVC 14-Will — 14 Short Season: 2-4; UVC 13-Winter — 13 Short Season: 3-2; Ultimate G13 Gold — 13 Open: 2-2; Ultimate G16-Blue — 16 Club: 4-1; Ultimate G16-Black — 16 Classic: 3-2; Ultimate 12-Gold — 12 Open: 4-2; Ultimate G17-Blue — 18/17 Club: 1-4; Ultimate 14-Black — 14 Classic: 4-1; UVC 12-Maddy — 12 SS Red: 6-0; Ultimate 14-Blue — 14 Club: 4-2 |
| 2026 Prep Dig Gauntlet (Premier) | Menomonee Falls, WI | #38 of 3,214 | 9-6 | Ultimate G15 Gold — 15 Open: 2-3; Ultimate G14 Gold — 14 Premier: 4-1; Ultimate G16 Gold — 16 Premier: 3-2 |
| Cyclones School's Out Summer Kickoff! (14U) (Regional) | Glen Ellyn, IL | #2462 of 3,214 | 4-2 | Ultimate 14-Blue — 14U Girls: 2-1; Ultimate 14-Black — 14U Girls: 2-1 |
| Cyclones School's Out Summer Kickoff! (12U/13U) (Regional) | Glen Ellyn, IL | #1601 of 3,214 | 7-2 | Ultimate 13-Blue — 13U: 2-1; Ultimate G13 Gold — 13U: 3-0; Ultimate 12-Gold — 12U: 2-1 |
| '26 Midwest Crossroads Finale II - IN (13,15-18) (Competitive) | Hammond, IN | #248 of 3,214 | 21-17 | Ultimate 13-Blue — 13 Club: 3-2; Ultimate G13 Gold — 13 Open: 1-4; Ultimate G15 Gold — 15 Open: 3-2; Ultimate G15-Blue — 15 Club: 4-2; Ultimate G15-Black — 15 Classic: 4-1; Ultimate G17-Blue — 17 - 18 Classic: 4-3; Ultimate G17 Gold — 17 - 18 Premier: 2-3 |
| Sky High Girls Central Zone Finale 13s-18s (Competitive) | Crystal Lake, IL | #289 of 3,214 | 20-10 | Ultimate G16 Gold — 17/18 Girls: 3-1; Ultimate G16-Blue — 16 Girls: 5-1; Ultimate G16-Black — 16 Girls: 3-2; Ultimate G14 Gold — 15 Girls : 3-2; Ultimate 14-Black — 14 Girls: 3-2; Ultimate 14-Blue — 14 Girls: 3-2 |
| 2026 Prep Dig Chi-Town Classic (Regional) | Crystal Lake, IL | #448 of 3,214 | 8-9 | Ultimate G16-Black — 16 Girls: 3-3; Ultimate G15-Black — 15 Open: 2-4; Ultimate 14-Black — 14 Girls: 3-2 |
| '26 (NC) Nike Classic (Competitive) | Elgin, IL | #383 of 3,214 | 102-81 | Ultimate G13 Gold — 13 Open: 3-3; Ultimate G14-Gray — 14 Classic Red: 1-4; Ultimate G14-White — 14 Classic Red: 2-3; UVC 14-Senor — 14 Short Season: 4-2; Ultimate 13-Silver — 13 Classic Red: 2-4; UVC 12-Morgan — 12 Short Season: 0-5; Ultimate G14 Silver — 14 Classic Blue: 6-0; UVC 14-Will — 14 Short Season: 4-2; UVC 11-Colleen/nicole — 11/10 Short Season: 2-2; Ultimate 14-Black — 14 Club: 4-2; Ultimate G17-Blue — 18/17 Club: 2-3; Ultimate G12-Blue — 12 Club: 3-2; UVC 14-Emma — 14 Short Season: 2-3; UVC 12-Matt — 12 Short Season: 2-3; UVC 11-Penny — 11/10 Short Season: 2-3; Ultimate 12-Gold — 12 Open: 2-3; UVC 12-Maddy — 12 Short Season: 5-0; Ultimate G16-Black — 16 Club: 2-3; Ultimate G15 Silver — 15 Classic Red: 4-2; Ultimate G12-Black — 12 Classic: 2-3; Ultimate 13-Blue — 13 Club: 5-1; Ultimate G14 Gold — 14 Open: 5-0; Ultimate G11 Gold — 11 Club: 3-1; Ultimate G15-White — 15 Classic Blue: 2-3; Ultimate G16-Blue — 16 Club: 4-1; Ultimate G15-Blue — 15 Club: 2-3; UVC 13-Winter — 13 Short Season: 4-1; Ultimate 14-Blue — 14 Club: 3-3; Ultimate G15 Gold — 15 Open: 5-0; Ultimate G15-Black — 15 Club: 4-1; Ultimate G16 Silver — 16 Classic: 2-3; Ultimate G16 Gold — 16 Open: 2-3; Ultimate G16-White — 16 Classic: 0-5; Ultimate 13-Black — 13 Classic Blue: 5-1; UVC 12-Ellie — 12 Short Season: 2-3 |
| 2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National Championship (Elite) | Reno, NV | #11 of 3,214 | 2-6 | Ultimate G18 Gold — 18 Liberty: 2-6 |
| 2026 Lakeshore Volleyfest AAU Super Regional (Competitive) | Grand Rapids, MI | #234 of 3,214 | 24-18 | Ultimate 13-Blue — 13 Club: 3-2; Ultimate 13-Black — 13 Classic: 3-2; Ultimate G11 Gold — 11 Club: 3-2; Ultimate 13-Silver — 13 Classic: 3-2; Ultimate G12-Blue — 12 Club: 4-2; Ultimate 12-Gold — 12 Open/Premier: 4-2; Ultimate G13 Gold — 13 Open/Premier: 2-3; Ultimate G12-Black — 12 Classic: 2-3 |
| 2026 Prep Dig Prairie State Showdown (Competitive) | Crystal Lake, IL | #375 of 3,214 | 25-7 | Ultimate G16-Blue — 16 Girls: 3-2; Ultimate G15-Blue — 15 Girls : 3-2; Ultimate G16 Gold — 16 Girls: 5-1; Ultimate G17 Gold — 17/18 Girls: 3-2; Ultimate G15 Gold — 15 Girls : 6-0; Ultimate G14 Gold — 14 Girls: 5-0 |
| 2026 Prep Dig Madness in Miltown (Regional) | Menomonee Falls, WI | #706 of 3,214 | 9-27 | Ultimate G14-Gray — 14s Girls: 0-5; Ultimate G15 Silver — 15 Club: 2-3; Ultimate G14 Silver — 14s Girls: 2-3; Ultimate G16 Silver — 16 Club: 2-3; Ultimate G16-White — 16 Club: 0-5; Ultimate G14-White — 14s Girls: 1-5; Ultimate G15-White — 15 Club: 2-3 |
| '26 Midwest Championships - IN (All Ages) (Regional) | Hammond, IN | #421 of 3,214 | 12-13 | Ultimate G12-Black — 12 Classic: 2-3; Ultimate 13-Black — 13 Aspire: 4-2; Ultimate G12-Blue — 12 Club: 1-3; Ultimate 13-Silver — 13 Classic: 3-2; Ultimate G11 Gold — 11 Club: 2-3 |
| 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) (Elite) | Chicago, IL | #7 of 3,214 | 44-61 | Ultimate G15-Black — 15 American Red: 3-5; Ultimate G15 Gold — 15 USA: 3-4; Ultimate G14 Gold — 14 USA: 2-5; Ultimate G13 Gold — 13 Liberty: 4-4; Ultimate 12-Gold — 12 American: 4-3; Ultimate G17 Gold — 17 Liberty: 3-4; Ultimate G16-Black — 16 American Red: 2-6; Ultimate G17-Blue — 17 American Red: 0-7; Ultimate G16-Blue — 16 American Blue: 5-2; Ultimate 13-Blue — 13 American : 5-3; Ultimate 14-Black — 14 American Red: 2-5; Ultimate 14-Blue — 14 American Blue: 2-6; Ultimate G15-Blue — 15 American Blue: 4-4; Ultimate G16 Gold — 16 USA: 5-3 |
| 2026 Northeast Qualifier 3 (11,12,14,16A) (Premier) | Philadelphia, PA | #49 of 3,214 | 3-4 | Ultimate G14 Gold — 14 USA: 3-4 |
| '26 (C3) Chicago Classic Championships (Regional) | Elgin, IL | #1038 of 3,214 | 44-21 | Ultimate G17-Blue — 17/18 Classic: 3-2; Ultimate G12-Blue — 12 Club: 3-2; Ultimate 13-Silver — 13 Classic: 5-1; Ultimate G16 Silver — 16 Club: 1-4; Ultimate G14-White — 14 Classic: 5-1; Ultimate G16-White — 16 Aspire: 2-3; Ultimate 13-Black — 13 Club: 2-3; Ultimate G14-Gray — 14 Classic: 3-2; Ultimate G15-White — 15 Classic: 3-2; Ultimate G15 Silver — 15 Classic: 5-1; Ultimate G14 Silver — 14 Classic: 6-0; Ultimate G11 Gold — 11 Club: 6-0 |
| 2026 Northeast Qualifier 2 (15O, 16OUL, 17ULA) (Elite) | Philadelphia, PA | #23 of 3,214 | 12-11 | Ultimate G17 Gold — 17 Liberty: 4-4; Ultimate G16 Gold — 16 USA: 4-3; Ultimate G15 Gold — 15 Open: 4-4 |
| 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier STL (11-13s, 14A/L/S) (Premier) | St. Louis, MO | #44 of 3,214 | 8-7 | Ultimate 14-Blue — 14 American Red: 4-4; Ultimate 14-Black — 14 American Blue: 4-3 |
| 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier STL(14O/U,15s,16 A/L/S) (Elite) | St. Louis, MO | #13 of 3,214 | 10-20 | Ultimate G15-Black — 15 American Blue: 1-6; Ultimate G16-Black — 16 American Red: 1-7; Ultimate G15-Blue — 15 American Red: 2-5; Ultimate G16-Blue — 16 American Blue: 6-2 |
| 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 17O,14C,15C) (Premier) | Philadelphia, PA | #42 of 3,214 | 5-2 | Ultimate G18 Gold — 18 Liberty: 5-2 |
| '26 (CVL) Championship Week 4 (Regional) | Elgin, IL | #777 of 3,214 | 30-24 | Ultimate G12-Blue — 12 Championships: 3-3; Ultimate G14 Silver — 14U SOUTH: 5-1; Ultimate G14-Gray — 14U SOUTH: 2-4; Ultimate 13-Black — 13 Championships: 3-3; UVC 12-Maddy — 12/11U SOUTH: 2-4; Ultimate G14-White — 14U SOUTH: 2-4; Ultimate 13-Silver — 13U SOUTH: 5-1; Ultimate G12-Black — 12/11U SOUTH: 3-3; Ultimate G11 Gold — 11 Championship: 5-1 |
| 2026 Molten Wisconsin Volleyball Fest (Regional) | Waukesha, WI | #1450 of 3,214 | 4-1 | Ultimate 13-Blue — 13U Girls: 4-1 |
| 2026 GLR Girls Regional Championships (Competitive) | Bedford Park, IL | #108 of 3,214 | 19-8 | Ultimate G16 Gold — 16 Open: 5-2; Ultimate G14 Gold — 14 Open: 5-2; Ultimate 12-Gold — 12 Open: 4-2; Ultimate G15 Gold — 15 Open: 5-2 |
| 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St. Louis (Elite) | St. Louis, MO | #16 of 3,214 | 22-21 | Ultimate 12-Gold — 12 Club: 4-1; Ultimate G14 Gold — 14 Open: 5-3; Ultimate G17-Blue — 17 Club: 3-4; Ultimate G13 Gold — 13 Premier: 2-5; Ultimate 14-Black — 14 Club: 3-5; Ultimate 14-Blue — 14 Club: 5-3 |
| Sky High Presidents' Day Classic (2-Day) (Regional) | Crystal Lake, IL | #401 of 3,214 | 20-27 | Ultimate G15-White — 15 Girls Classic: 2-3; Ultimate G16-White — 16 Girls Classic: 1-4; Ultimate G15-Black — 15 Girls Classic: 3-2; Ultimate G14-Gray — 14 Girls Classic: 0-5; Ultimate G16-Black — 16 Girls Classic: 5-1; Ultimate G14 Silver — 14 Girls Classic: 2-3; Ultimate G15 Silver — 15 Girls Classic: 3-2; Ultimate G14-White — 14 Girls Classic: 1-4; Ultimate G16 Silver — 16 Girls Classic: 3-3 |
| '26 (MLK) Chicago Challenge (Regional) | Elgin, IL | #464 of 3,214 | 90-44 | Ultimate 13-Black — 13 Classic: 4-1; Ultimate G15 Silver — 15 Aspire: 1-4; Ultimate G16-Blue — 16 Club: 6-0; Ultimate G14 Silver — 14 Classic: 5-1; Ultimate G14-Gray — 14 Classic: 1-4; Ultimate G15 Gold — 15 Club: 5-0; Ultimate G17 Gold — 18/17 Club: 5-1; Ultimate G11 Gold — 11 Club: 4-1; Ultimate G13 Gold — 13 Club: 5-0; Ultimate 13-Blue — 13 Aspire: 6-0; Ultimate G12-Blue — 12 Classic: 5-1; Ultimate G17-Blue — 18/17 Classic: 4-2; Ultimate 13-Silver — 13 Classic: 2-3; Ultimate G14 Gold — 14 Club: 6-0; Ultimate G14-White — 14 Classic: 3-3; Ultimate G16 Silver — 16 Classic: 2-3; Ultimate G12-Black — 12 Classic: 0-5; Ultimate G16-Black — 16 Aspire: 4-1; Ultimate G16 Gold — 18/17 Club: 5-1; Ultimate G15-Black — 15 Aspire: 3-2; Ultimate G16-White — 16 Classic: 1-4; Ultimate 14-Blue — 14 Aspire: 4-1; Ultimate 14-Black — 14 Aspire: 3-2; Ultimate G15-White — 15 Classic: 1-4; Ultimate G15-Blue — 15 Aspire: 5-0 |
| 2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National Qualifier (Premier) | Schaumburg, IL | #65 of 3,214 | 6-2 | Ultimate G18 Gold — 18 Liberty : 6-2 |
| Sky High Holiday Classic 16s-18s (Competitive) | Crystal Lake, IL | #225 of 3,214 | 6-5 | Ultimate G16-Blue — 16 Club: 3-0; Ultimate G17 Gold — 17 Open: 0-3; Ultimate G18 Gold — 18U: 1-1; Ultimate G16 Gold — 16 Open: 2-1 |