U.S. Junior Nationals
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Event Details
Battle of the Programs & Elite Oktoberfest-MIDWEST: 9th Annual
This event is operated by USJN
09/28/2013 - 09/29/2013
Ages: U13, U14, U15, U17
Games: 3
Fees and Registration
Registration Fee: $435.00
Registration Deadline: 09/25/2013
Early Registration Discount Available
$385.00 by 08/13/2013
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Event Information
NCAA Approved
College Coaches wishing to pre-register for this event email cmennig@usjn.com
FRIDAY NIGHT REGISTRATION available at Waukegan FH 6-9pm
SATURDAY at REC PLEX ONLY... please plan accordingly.
ELITE OKTOBERFEST
This event has sold out all five years in existence. Have had over 200 college coaches in attendance the past two years!
Elite Oktoberfest - 2014 graduates ARE allowed to compete.
If you wish to play TWO games on SUNDAY at RecPlex please inform Chris Mennig as we will work that into the schedule as of now those that register online are for SATURDAY only (3 games). TWO games on SUNDAY is $225 extra entry fee - email cmennig@usjn.com if you wish to be a part of the extended Elite Oktoberfest
** Those wanting a game on Friday night contact cmennig@usjn.com to be directed to the event operator **
9th Annual BATTLE OF THE PROGRAMS:
24 Team Bracket format. If interested in being considered for this in the future email cmennig@usjn.com
Only 12 players on roster - 2015 graduates and younger. Top four seeds are based off of 2012 results. Past Champions: 2012: TN-Flight / 2011: MO-MoKan Eclipse / 2010:IL-Midwest Elite / 2009: IL-Full Package / 2008: IL-Chicago Hoops Express / 2007: IL-Hustle / 2006: IL-Full Package / 2005: IN-Family
Venue Information
Live Stream Information
No streaming information posted at this time.
Admission Information
** STAY TO PLAY EVENT - PLEASE BE SURE TEAMS STAY AT ONE OF OUR LISTED PROPERTIES - if an issue email event director ** All U.S. Junior Nationals Tournaments, Blue Star Showcase Events, and Blue Star Camps are subject to cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. In the case that we have to cancel, we will notify all registrants as soon as possible and refund the registration fees. All hotel reservations, travel, or other cost, are the sole responsibility of the registrants. Therefore, U.S. Junior Nationals and Blue Star Productions will not be held liable for any of those costs incurred in the event of a cancellation. All participants must adhere to the parking regulations established at each of the venues. USJN will not be held liable for parking tickets or fines incurred for parking illegally. Only those special requests submitted online,in the data space provided, at the time of registration will be considered. No requests are guaranteed. Email requests are not accepted.
Hotel Information
KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort
1700 Nations Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Nick Farrell
Email: nfarrell@keylimecove.com
Phone: (224) 656-8685
Web: www.keylimecove.com/default-en.html
$119.95/night for 4 per room - $15 per additional guest per night. No resort fee. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate.
HOST HOTEL: Radisson
11800 108th St
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Contact:
Katy Grossmann
Email: kgrossmann@fhginc.com
Phone: (262) 857-5164
Web: www.radisson.com/kenoshawi
$105/night. ONLY 3 MILES FROM REC PLEX! Be sure to ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate"
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
4101 Fountain Square Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Kevin Varitek
Email: K.Varitek@ConcordHotels.com
Phone: (847) 688-9800
Web: www.springhillsuiteswaukegan.com
$109/night - King w/ Pull out. $119/night - Double bed w/ pull out. This includes Breakfast Buffett. Less than 10 MILES FROM Waukegan Fieldhouse! Be sure to ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate or Elite Oktoberfest Rate"
HOST HOTEL: Marriott Deerfield Suites
Two Parkway North
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Stephanie Miller-Wnek
Phone: (847) 405-9666
Web: www.marriottsuitesdeerfield.com
$99/night - 20 Standard Suites available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" or "USJN Elite Oktoberfest" rate. Block held until 9/13/13.
Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
3800 Northpoint Blvd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Rachel Morrison
Email: rachel.morrison@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 689-8000
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chiwk-courtyard-chicago-waukegan-gurnee/
$109/night - 35 Double Queen rooms available. Continental Breakfast included. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 9/6/13.
Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago North Shore
1445 Lake Cook Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Carrie LaVigne
Email: clavigne@destinationhotels.com
Phone: (847) 945-4500
Web: embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/D/DEFILES-OKT-20130924/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
$109/night - King $119 Doubles available. Includes Full American Breakfast included. Ask for "USJN Rate - Group Code: OKT". Block held until 9/6/13. www.embassysuitesnorthshore.com
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
6090 Gurnee Mills Circle East
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
David Ratzke
Email: david.ratzke@pillarhotels.com
Phone: (847) 855-8868
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chign-fairfield-inn-chicago-gurnee/
$119/night - 15 Double Bed rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball / USJN Rate". Free Continental Breakfast included.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago/Gurnee
5550 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Yenny Garcia
Email: Yenny.Garcia@hilton.com
Phone: (847) 662-1100
Web: hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/illinois/hampton-inn-chicago-gurnee-CHIGUHX/index.html
$104/night - Single or Double bed rooms. Ask for "USJN / Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 9/6/13. LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM WAUKEGAN FIELDHOUSE VENUE.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein
510 East Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
Contact:
Stacy LaRocca
Email: reservations@doubletreemundelein.com
Phone: (847) 949-5100
Web: www.mundelein.doubletree.com
$109/night - 40 Run of House rooms available. Breakfast included in rate. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 9/6/13.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago North Waukegan Gurnee
611 Lakehurst Rd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Mirinda Sildack
Email: msildack@gmail.com
Phone: (847) 473-4400
Web: www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/waukegan/chilr/hoteldetail
$109/night - 15 Two Queen Bed rooms available. 3.5 miles from Fieldhouse at Hinkston Park. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 9/10/13.
Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
1440 South White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Rachel Morrison
Email: rachel.morrison@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 689-9240
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chirw-residence-inn-chicago-waukegan-gurnee/
$119/night - 15 Studio Suites available. Hot Breakfast Buffet included. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 9/6/13.
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