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Region 13

Our region covers Northern Illinois (above I-80) and Wisconsin. Students prepare for competition with independent clubs, associated schools, and their own families as they gain skills that will last a lifetime.

We host tournaments in our region and some families travel around the country for national tournaments.

Clubs in Our Region Tournaments

Regional Leadership Team

Region 13: Northern Illinois (above I-80) and Wisconsin

Regional Director: Sara Weisner (SaraWeisner@NCFCA.org)

Additional Team Members Coming Soon!

Championship Competition!

See programs from our past Regional Championships

2026 Regional Championship Details

Region 13 Tournaments

Appleton, WI Qualifier
January 6, 2026 - January 8, 2026
Faith Lutheran Church
601 E Glendale Ave
Appleton,
WI,
54911
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Region 13
Appleton, WI Junior Tournament
January 8, 2026 - January 8, 2026
Faith Lutheran Church
601 E Glendale Ave
Appleton,
WI,
54911
Event has ended.
Region 13
Appleton, WI Junior Tournament
January 8, 2026 - January 8, 2026
Faith Lutheran Church
601 E Glendale Ave
Appleton,
WI,
54911
Event has ended.
Region 13
Hartland, WI Qualifier
February 12, 2026 - February 14, 2026
Elmbrook Church - Lake Country Campus
1100 WI-83
Hartland,
WI,
53029
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Region 13
Hartland, WI Junior Tournament
February 14, 2026 - February 14, 2026
Elmbrook Church - Lake Country Campus
1100 WI-83
Hartland,
WI,
53029
Event has ended.
Region 13
Hartland, WI Junior Tournament
February 14, 2026 - February 14, 2026
Elmbrook Church - Lake Country Campus
1100 WI-83
Hartland,
WI,
53029
Event has ended.
Region 13
Schaumburg, IL Qualifier
March 25, 2026 - March 27, 2026
Schaumburg Christian School
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg,
IL,
60194
Event has ended.
Region 13
Schaumburg, IL Junior Tournament
March 27, 2026 - March 27, 2026
Schaumburg Christian School
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg,
IL,
60194
Event has ended.
Region 13
Schaumburg, IL Junior Tournament
March 27, 2026 - March 27, 2026
Schaumburg Christian School
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg,
IL,
60194
Event has ended.
Region 13
Lake Geneva, WI Region 13 Championship
May 5, 2026 - May 7, 2026
Lake Geneva Youth Camp
W2655 W South Street
Lake Geneva,
WI,
53147
Event has ended.
Region 13

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