About the Chi-Town Classic
A Return to IGBO Bowling
Tournaments in Chicago
In 2025, Chicago will once again host an IGBO affiliated bowling tournament. The Chi-Town Classic Bowling Tournament, elegantly shortened to CHIC, brings a return to this bowling favorite after a hiatus of several years.
Chi-Town Classic
Bowling Tournament
We are excited to announce we are nearly SOLD OUT!!
"Hey CHIC, what does that mean?"
Well, it means we have initial entries from 152 bowlers, including full teams, partial teams, and individual bowler entries.
We are still reviewing the entries to make sure teams have all of their bowlers entered as wanted; individual bowlers are connected with doubles partners and teams; and payments are submitted.
About the Chi-Town Classic
A Return to IGBO Bowling Tournaments in Chicago
As director of this inaugural Chi-Town Classic Bowling Tournament, I would like to welcome all bowlers to the wonderful City of Chicago! Our cuisine is unmatched, and our hospitality ranks equal with all the ci es involved with IGBO tournaments. We have worked relessly to provide our bowling par cipants with the best experience possible. We are an all-inclusive tournament! It is built into everything we do throughout the year to foster an environment for everyone! This includes every person that iden fies with one or more of the le ers in the LGBTQ+ designate to all our allies including all ethnici es, backgrounds, families, genders and bowling levels. Everyone loves to have fun, everyone appreciates and gives love, and the board and I live this idea everyday as we have planned this gathering. It is even in our logo! The progress colors on our flag with the backdrop of the city encapsulates our feeling of inclusiveness and a welcome for you to our great city. We chose September for our tournament because late Summer and early Fall is unmatched in Chicago. There are so many things to do and the weather is not too hot nor not too cold. Hopefully while you are here you will be able to visit many of the local restaurants, bars, museums and shopping establishments located in Andersonville, North Halsted, Loop, or other neighborhoods of Chicago. Just ask anyone on our board, they can help direct you to the best entertainment the city has to offer. Also, look on our website for some of the handpicked restaurants we have chosen as our favorites. If you have me, make sure you visit Lake Michigan, the Art Ins tute, or if you can our Chicago River Boat tours are unbelievable! We hope you have a great me this year at the Chi-Town Classic Bowling Tournament, enjoy the Chicago themed goodie bags, and hope you win lots of money! Tell your fellow bowlers about your fun me this weekend and bring them back next year!
Director's Message
Brent Viklund, 2025 CHIC Director
As director of this inaugural Chi-Town Classic Bowling Tournament, I would like to welcome all bowlers to the wonderful City of Chicago! Our cuisine is unmatched, and our hospitality ranks equal with all the ci es involved with IGBO tournaments. We have worked relessly to provide our bowling par cipants with the best experience possible. We are an all-inclusive tournament! It is built into everything we do throughout the year to foster an environment for everyone! This includes every person that iden fies with one or more of the le ers in the LGBTQ+ designate to all our allies including all ethnici es, backgrounds, families, genders and bowling levels. Everyone loves to have fun, everyone appreciates and gives love, and the board and I live this idea everyday as we have planned this gathering. It is even in our logo! The progress colors on our flag with the backdrop of the city encapsulates our feeling of inclusiveness and a welcome for you to our great city. We chose September for our tournament because late Summer and early Fall is unmatched in Chicago. There are so many things to do and the weather is not too hot nor not too cold. Hopefully while you are here you will be able to visit many of the local restaurants, bars, museums and shopping establishments located in Andersonville, North Halsted, Loop, or other neighborhoods of Chicago. Just ask anyone on our board, they can help direct you to the best entertainment the city has to offer. Also, look on our website for some of the handpicked restaurants we have chosen as our favorites. If you have me, make sure you visit Lake Michigan, the Art Ins tute, or if you can our Chicago River Boat tours are unbelievable! We hope you have a great me this year at the Chi-Town Classic Bowling Tournament, enjoy the Chicago themed goodie bags, and hope you win lots of money! Tell your fellow bowlers about your fun me this weekend and bring them back next year!
About the Chi-Town Classic
A Return to IGBO Bowling Tournaments in Chicago
As director of this inaugural Chi-Town Classic Bowling Tournament, I would like to welcome all bowlers to the wonderful City of Chicago! Our cuisine is unmatched, and our hospitality ranks equal with all the ci es involved with IGBO tournaments. We have worked relessly to provide our bowling par cipants with the best experience possible. We are an all-inclusive tournament! It is built into everything we do throughout the year to foster an environment for everyone! This includes every person that iden fies with one or more of the le ers in the LGBTQ+ designate to all our allies including all ethnici es, backgrounds, families, genders and bowling levels. Everyone loves to have fun, everyone appreciates and gives love, and the board and I live this idea everyday as we have planned this gathering. It is even in our logo! The progress colors on our flag with the backdrop of the city encapsulates our feeling of inclusiveness and a welcome for you to our great city. We chose September for our tournament because late Summer and early Fall is unmatched in Chicago. There are so many things to do and the weather is not too hot nor not too cold. Hopefully while you are here you will be able to visit many of the local restaurants, bars, museums and shopping establishments located in Andersonville, North Halsted, Loop, or other neighborhoods of Chicago. Just ask anyone on our board, they can help direct you to the best entertainment the city has to offer. Also, look on our website for some of the handpicked restaurants we have chosen as our favorites. If you have me, make sure you visit Lake Michigan, the Art Ins tute, or if you can our Chicago River Boat tours are unbelievable! We hope you have a great me this year at the Chi-Town Classic Bowling Tournament, enjoy the Chicago themed goodie bags, and hope you win lots of money! Tell your fellow bowlers about your fun me this weekend and bring them back next year!
Everything
You Need to Know
About the Chi-Town Classic
Where
Waveland Bowl
3700 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
773-472-5900
The Impact We Make
Fun, Competition, and Charity
We are not just a bowling tournament; we are a community dedicated to making a difference. While we enjoy the thrill of competition and the camaraderie of the lanes, we also want to give back.
We aim to support local causes and bring positive change to our community. Every strike and spare contributes to a greater good, making our tournament a celebration of both sport and generosity.
Join us at the Chi-Town Classic and help us give back!
Grateful For Our Incredible Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors for making our bowling tournament possible. Your support has been invaluable, allowing us to bring this event to life and create memorable experiences for everyone involved. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and belief in our mission. Thank you for being an essential part of our success!
