“GREAT JOB again and again THANK YOU!! This was truly a great experience for my team and along with myself and my parents, thanks for a great experience for the players. Each of them had a smile from ear to ear last week. From the time they arrived until it was time to go, they couldn't stop smiling at the fun they were having”.
Coach Drew Brennan
14U X-treme Red
Pennsylvania
"As a 12U parent who attended this past week, all I can say is what an awesome experience it was for everyone!!! Well worth the trip!!!”
K. Wedl
Parent
“During the week we built team chemistry, met and made friends with teams from across the USA and the world, played 10 games and had fun doing it!! If you get the chance to go, go!!"
Coach D. Jablonski
Quakes Red-Nebraska
“My husband is more excited than our daughter! They are having so much fun trading pins, watching the outdoor movies and meeting the girls from all the other teams”.
Nicky R.
Parent-Michigan
CALI GIRLZ CHILLIN WID DA JERSEY GIRLZ , DOSENT GET MUCH BETTER EN DAT....HAD A BLAST THANKS AGAIN!!!!
Coach L. Cisneros
California
“It was a great experience, we travelled from Australia to compete. All the girls and coaches we met were great . The tournament was run very professionally. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks for the great time.”
D. Chapman
Parent-Queensland Australia
Parent - Queensland Australia
“The Texas Pride loved it, great competition, great staff, fun activities; our girls won the wall wars art contest! We can’t wait to come back!”
Coach M. Sattler
Texas Pride-Texas
"Thanks so much to everyone. Everyone was so gracious and took their time to make make sure the girls had an enjoyable experience. They will NEVER forget this experience. Thanks for being patient with the mamas taking pictures too.“
Shelby F.
Parent-Tennessee
“ Hands down the best week of softball we’ve ever had! From our team singing the National Anthem during opening ceremonies to each girl being inducted into the USGS Hall of Fame on Friday night, it was great. If I didn’t have to work I would volunteer to spend my summers there.”
Coach P. Davis
Ohio Blast-Ohio
“ The best playing surface the Chicago Bandits have played on all year!!”
Aaron Moore
GM the Chicago Bandits of the National Pro Fast pitch League.
“A-plus experience! Great staff, great communication, the experience was everything we thought it would be.”
Coach T. Morgenroth
New Berlin Magic-Wisconsin
“ I sat down to eat dinner one night and as I looked around I nudged the guy next to me and pointed around the table, people from Australia, Canada, California, Colorado and Nebraska all sitting at the same table talking softball, amazing. Thanks for the invitation!”
Volunteer Umpire Bob McCaslim
Colorado
“I dont' want to be home!!!!! I want to be back at the villlage!!!
Maggie L.
Illiana Royals-Illinois
Illiana Royals - Illinois
“As far as our team is concerned the experience is awesome”! We are already planning on coming back!
Coach A. Jones
The Posse - Oklahoma
Thanks to everyone for an AWESOME experience. All the Aussies thoroughly enjoyed their experience in Omaha, Nebraska. We head home today after spending 27 days in the USA...the softball in the last week was certainly one of our highlights. Thanks to all the other teams and ...coaches who welcomed us so warmly - we have all made soooo many friends. The AUSSIE’s will be back. Maybe one day we can return the favor when you guys come DOWN UNDER :-)
Thanks xxx
COACH TEK-Springwood Stingers
COACH TEK-Springwood Stingers
“Wanted to chime in... thanks for the web cam nice to see my daughter play instead of working! Lol”
D. Johnston
“Our girls absolutely loved their time in Bellevue; I know we left a better team. When other coaches ask me about it, I give them a big thumbs up!
Coach R. Coppage
Georgetown Lady Tigers-Kentucky
“They could doulble the price they charge and I would still pay it! What a fantastic experience!
Coach F. Haas
Keene Crickets-New Hampshire
“This has been an AMAZING experience for my daughter & her team SWAT (TX). Definitely an experience that will never be forgotten!!! “
H. Bartley
Parent-Texas
“Our Midwest Magic girls had a blast! Thanx for everything!..”
T. Anderson
Parent -Illinois
The week was the highlight of our summer for our 16U tournament team. Everyone lives, eats and breathes softball for an entire week which develops skills and memories unsurpassed in other formats. The facilities and tournament format strike the perfect balance between high level competitive fastpitch softball and maximizing a great time off the field as well. We plan on returning every year. Great job!
Coach I. Landre
Mize Diamonds, Los Gatos, CA
“I have to say the 14s was amazing....I had the greatest time! from the games to the new people I met!! Everyone was nice and I wanna go back!”
Jesse M.
Royal Palm Beach Panthers-Florida
Royal Palm Beach Panthers - Florida
Thanks for everything you guys did. Grade A, first class across the board! We will be happy to spread the word of our experience to our teams we compete against in the Midwest. Once again, Thanks!
Coach Chow and the Iliana Royals.
“It was amazing, I loved it, wish I was still there”.
Marin S.
Keene Crickets-New Hampshire
Keene Crickets - New Hampshire
“Personally the best softball experience I’ve had as a coach, I gained knowledge as a coach and built friendships that will last for years!
Coach D. Reis
Miles City Rage-Montana
“THANKS TO EVERYONE!! I had a lot of fun with my team this week and I really feel like I gained more experience with my game. It was soo fun…”
Rachel E.
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| What is the Chicago Bandits Champions Village?
What is the Chicago Bandits Champions Village? The Chicago Bandits Champions Village is the only all-inclusive girls' softball complex in the world. Hosted by players from the 2008 and 2011 NPF Champion, Chicago Bandits. The tournament is a chance for players and participants to eat, sleep, and play softball on our 40-acre complex. |
| What is the price per player/coach?
What is the price per player/coach? For six days and five nights, the retail price is $599. If your team signs up now, however, you can take advantage of the special rate of $399 per player and coach. That price includes thirteen meals, lodging, an seven-game guarantee, and a coveted U.S. Girls Softball Hall of Fame ring that each participant will receive upon induction into the Hall of Fame. |
| What is the U.S. Girls Softball Hall of Fame?
What is the U.S. Girls Softball Hall of Fame? In honor of their effort and accomplishments, the participants at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village each year are inducted into the U.S. Girls Softball Hall of Fame. Upon induction, each participant receives the coveted U.S. Girls Softball Hall of Fame ring. |
| Are the team clubhouses air-conditioned?
Are the team clubhouses air-conditioned? Yes. |
| Are there medical facilities on-site?
Are there medical facilities on-site? Yes. During the week of the Chicago Bandits Champions Village, there is a First Responder on-site 24/7. |
| What age groups are invited to play at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village?
What age groups are invited to play at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village? We currently invite twelve, fourteen, and sixteen, and eighteen year-old and under teams to the Chicago Bandits Champions Village to participate in age-specific weeks. For example, if you are a fourteen and under team, only other fourteen year-old and under teams would be in attendance during your week. |
| Where is the Chicago Bandits Champions Village located?
Where is the Chicago Bandits Champions Village located? The Chicago Bandits Champions Village is centrally located in Bellevue, Nebraska. |
| Is there an admission fee?
Is there an admission fee? Gate fees are as follows:
Daily: Adult (ages 10+):$7 Children (ages 3-9):$5
Weekly: Adult (ages 10+):$20 Children (ages 3-9):$15 |
| Is outside food and drink allowed?
Is outside food and drink allowed? Outside drink is allowed into the complex. However, we do not allow outside food into the complex. Food and drink is not allowed into the team clubhouses. |
| Will Chicago Bandits players be at the tournament every week?
Will Chicago Bandits players be at the tournament every week? Yes, 2 or more Chicago Bandits players will be in attendance each week. |
| How Many Fields are there at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village?
How Many Fields are there at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village? The Chicago Bandits Champions Village has six softball fields. |
| How many teams a week can participate at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village?
How many teams a week can participate at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village? Thirty-six teams can participate in a single week. |
| Where do the teams that participate in the Chicago Bandits Champions Village come from?
Where do the teams that participate in the Chicago Bandits Champions Village come from? Teams participate from across the United States, Australia and Canada. |
| Is laundry available for the week?
Is laundry available for the week? Laundry is available for the week for $28 per player/coach. Our laundry partner will pick-up, wash, dry, fold and return clothing the next morning in time for your games. |
| Where do the player's and coaches' families stay?
Where do the player's and coaches' families stay? The Chicago Bandits Champions Village is conveniently located next to a number of hotels and motels. The link to our lodging partners and lodging policy can be found on the website under the Info and Pricing tab. |
| Can I park an RV at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village?
Can I park an RV at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village? At this time RVs cannot be parked at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village. |
| Is wi-fi available at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village?
Is wi-fi available at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village? Wi-Fi is available in "The Barn," our tournament headquarters. |
| Can a team participate more than once?
Can a team participate more than once? The Chicago Bandits Champions Village is open to twelve, fourteen, sixteen, and eighteen and under teams, so a team may return as often as it would like as long as it fits into an appropriate age division. |
| Is the $99 registration fee refundable?
Is the $99 registration fee refundable? Yes, the first $99 registration fee is fully refundable for 14 days unless you registered with a promotion. |
| How many players and coaches can stay in the village?
How many players and coaches can stay in the village? The team clubhouses are designed to hold 18, 14 players in the clubhouse and 4 coaches if you want to squeeze them all in.
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| Are there a minimum number of players and coaches that need to attend the Chicago Bandits Champions Village?
Are there a minimum number of players and coaches that need to attend the Chicago Bandits Champions Village? Yes, a minimum of eleven players and three coaches must attend. Our facility insurance provider requires that one adult must be present for every five players. |
| What is the age cut-off?
What is the age cut-off? The Chicago Bandits Champions Village follows the USSSA age cut-off of December 31 of the previous year. |
| Does the Chicago Bandits Champions Village require proof of age?
Does the Chicago Bandits Champions Village require proof of age? Yes, your coach will need to show copies of the players' birth certificates when checking in at the Chicago Bandits Champions Village. |
| Will teams need team insurance?
Will teams need team insurance? Yes, each team will need insurance. |
| Do teams need to be affiliated with any particular organization?
Do teams need to be affiliated with any particular organization? Yes, each team needs to be registered with USSSA in order to participate. |
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