The Association of Volleyball Professionals took over Oak Street Beach starting Saturday morning for the AVP League Championships, with winners crowned Sunday afternoon.
AVP is back at Oak Street Beach — with a twist
Trevor Crabb spikes as James Shaw blocks during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch the AVP League Championships men’s semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Trevor Crabb spikes as James Shaw blocks during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A fan holds a Chicago flag-themed volleyball during the AVP League Championships men’s semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Volunteers hold volleyballs during the AVP League Championships men’s semifinal match warmup at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
AVP League Championships men’s semifinal athletes warm up for their match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Brandie Wilkerson sets the ball during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes celebrate a point during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson celebrate their victory in the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Devon Newberry passes the ball to Geena Urango during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
AVP League Championships semifinal match athletes switch sides during a break at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Brandie Wilkerson brushes off sand on her arms during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Melissa Humana-Paredes passes the ball to Brandie Wilkerson during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson, left side, compete against Devon Newberry and Geena Urango during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Devon Newberry waits for the whistle to serve during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Devon Newberry rises for a block as Melissa Humana-Paredes spikes during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Brandie Wilkerson, left, blocks a spike from Devon Newberry during the AVP League Championships semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans cheer at the start of the AVP League Championships women’s semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Crab cutout decorations adorn a VIP umbrella court-side before the AVP League Championships women’s semifinal match at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A group plays volleyball in a circle during the AVP League Championships semifinal matches at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Madeleine Pergande (cq), 11, poses for a picture atop an AVP sign in the sand during the League Championships semifinal matches at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A man trips over a sign posted in the sand but keeps his drink upright while attending the AVP League Championships semifinal matches at Oak Street Beach on Aug. 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
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