General info:
*5 out of 7 matches will count towards your points total in the standings - which means you can drop 2 of your lowest scores or miss 2 sessions without it affecting your standings.

*You must play in 4 sessions to qualify for the tournaments at the end of the season and to receive IFPA points. A-division is top 12 finishers in league, B-division are players seeded below 12.

*A-Division final will take place on Weds, Dec 3rd at 7pm. Top 12 players will battle for their positions at the final. A Division finals format will be: Top 4 in league standings receive a bye, remaining players will play on a predetermined bank of 3 games in 4-player matchplay groups. Top 2 players advance to the next round, until we have determined the top 4. 

*B-Division finals for prizes will be on Weds, Dec 10th at 7pm. Format will be head-to-head single elimination and will determine prizes for the top finishers in the division. IFPA results will be taken from your league standings and not from this optional tournament. 

Season Dues - $25 (CASH please) This will cover t-shirts, admin costs, and prizes! Includes our end of season party with food provided by Eris Brewery and Cider House!!

2025 Schedule for Season 16

*ALL League nights begin at 7:30pm, FINALS nights begin at 7pm
Aug 20th Matchplay 1
[Aug 27 Monthly Women’s tournament - not part of league] 
Sept 3rd  Matchplay 2
Sept 17th Matchplay 3
[Sept 24th Monthly Women’s tournament - not part of league]
Oct 1st Matchplay 4
Oct 15th Matchplay 5
[Oct 29th Monthly Women’s tournament - not part of league] 
Nov 5th Matchplay 6
Nov 19th Matchplay 7
[Nov 26th -  Monthly Women’s tournament - not part of league] 
Dec 3rd A-Finals Tournament AT 7pm NOT 7:30pm
Dec 10th B-Finals Tournament AT 7pm NOT 7:30pm
Dec 17th Eris Party with T-shirts, FOOD and Prizes!!!!

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Additional FAQs - New players:
What is Belles & Chimes Chicago? Belles & Chimes is a national network of women’s pinball leagues that started in Oakland, CA in 2013. B&C now represents in multiple cities across the U.S. We are inclusive in our definition of the word women.  LGBTQIA+, non binary and trans players are more than welcome! We meet at Logan Arcade, 2410 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. 

What is IFPA? The objective of the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) is to serve as the governing body for pinball as a competitive sport, through the sanctioning and organizing of events at the Local, State, National and International levels. Belles & Chimes Chicago is an IFPA Women’s Event sanctioned league and WPPR points are awarded if you play in at least 4 matches.