Windy City Classic: 10th Annual
This event is operated by USJN
04/24/2015 - 04/26/2015
Fees and Registration
Registration Fee: $675.00
Registration Deadline: 04/19/2015
Early Registration Discount Available
$585.00 by 02/24/2015
Games: 4+
Ages: U12, U13, U14, U15, U17
Event Information
4/22 - SOLD OUT!!
NCAA APPROVED
April 24-26. Be sure to put in your special request area if your team is available to play on Friday night starting at 4pm (be specific to when) - have this info in USJN system by April 1
The largest spring viewing period event in the Midwest for the past 9 years! This event has sold out every year w/ over 300 teams & 300+ college coaches in 2012, 2013 & 2014.
Format is 2-3 pool games on Saturday (some games Friday night designate in special request area).
17/16 National / 17/16 Regional / 15U Division / 14U Division / 13/12U Division
NCAA rules only allow maximum of 5 games over a two day span.
Games must start after 6pm on Friday & event must be completed by 5pm Sunday (NCAA Rule)
MAP - Event map can be found under the SCHEDULE link - shows Gyms & Hotels
COLLEGE COACHES: Please plan to register at Waukegan Fieldhouse on Friday (beginning at 5 pm) and RecPlex on Saturday (beginning at 7 am), Waukegan Fieldhouse on Sunday (beginning at 7 am) before going to any other site! Thank you for planning ahead.
Contact college@usjn.com to pre-register
Venue Information
Univ. of Wisconsin-Parkside (5 crts)
SAC / DeSimone Gymnasium
4000 Petrifying Springs
Kenosha, WI 53144
Live Stream Information
No streaming information posted at this time.
Admission Information
STAY TO PLAY EVENT - All participating teams must stay at one of the listed preferred hotels & bring proof of reservation to check in at the beginning of the event. All teams wishing to not stay at a preferred hotel will be assigned a $200 penalty & charged at check in. If there is a particular property you would like to see listed email - hotels@usjn.com GENERAL ADMISSION: $25 Tournament Pass / FRIDAY - $5 / Saturday $15 / Sunday $15 - 10 & Under are FREE 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 special requests must be entered on the team page at the time of registration. We are not able to process emailed requests. No requests are guaranteed
Hotel Information
RENTAL CAR: Advantage Rent A Car
.
., IL .
Contact:
Jill Syler
Email: jill.syler@advantage.com
Phone: (800) 777-5500
Web: www.advantage.com/?rc=CD035E5DC9
USJN has negotiated a special discount with Advantage Rent A Car. The offer is 10% discount off their already low internet rates - this discount is valid throughout the year & throughout the country! If booking by phone be sure to ask for Discount Code: CD035E5DC9 - or contact Jill directly.
HOST HOTEL: Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield
2 Parkway North
Deerfield, IL 60015
$104/night - 100 King and/or Doubles available. Ask for "U.S. Junior National Basketball" rate. Block held until 4/2/15.
HOST HOTEL - COLLEGES: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
10 Marriott Dr.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$129/night - 60 Double rooms available. Ask for "U.S. Junior National Basketball" room block rate. Block held until 4/2/15.
KeyLime Cove Resort
1700 Nations Dr.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Nick Farrell
Email: nfarrell@keylimecove.com
Phone: (844) 253-7776
Web: www.keylimecove.com/default-en.html
$129.95/night. Breakfast buffet included. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate.
Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center
6161 West Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Alexandrea Petroski
Email: apetroski@reliance-hospitality.com
Phone: (888) 465-4329
Web: www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/gurnee/chiwg/hoteldetail
$109/night - 5 Standard King & 35 Standard Double rooms available. Ask for "USJN & Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Breakfast included in rate. Block held until 4/7/15.
Hampton Inn 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
$129/night - 50 Doubles & 30 Kings w/pullout sofa beds available. Hot breakfast included in rate. Aask for "USJN & Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 4/10/15.
Hyatt Deerfield
1750 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Jay Oliva
Email: jay.oliva@hyattdeerfield.com
Phone: (847) 597-4613
Web: deerfield.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
$99/night - 150 Std. Kings & 38 Std. Doubles available. Breakfast for 4 included in room rate. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic 2015" rate. Block held until 3/26/15.
Courtyard Chicago Deerfield
800 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Monika Chabura
Email: monika.swistak@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 940-8222
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=U.S.%20Junior%20National%20Basketball%20Room%20Block%5ECHIDF%60usjusjb%60109%60USD%60false%604/23/15%604/27/15%604/2/2015&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$109/night - 20 Queen/Queen rooms available. Ask for "U.S. Junior National Basketball" room block. Continental Breakfast provided for guests in the U.S. Junior National room block. Block held until 4/2/15.
Courtyard Chicago Lincolnshire
505 Milwaukee Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$109/night - 20 Queen/Queen rooms available. Ask for "U.S. Junior National Basketball" room block rate. Block held until 4/2/15.
Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
3800 Northpoint Blvd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
April Dean
Email: April.Dean@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 689-8000
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chiwk-courtyard-chicago-waukegan-gurnee/
$104/night - 15 Queen/Queen rooms available. Ask for "U.S. Junior National Basketball" room block rate. Block held until 4/2/15.
SpringHill Suites Chicago Lincolnshire
300 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
$109/night - 20 Double Suites available. Complimentary breakfast provided. Ask for "U.S. Junior National Basketball" room block rate. Block held until 4/2/15.
Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW-Vernon Hills
975 North Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Contact:
Shannon Esposito
Email: Shannon.Esposito@interstatehotels.com
Phone: (847) 367-8031
Web: www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/vernon-hills/ordvh/hoteldetail
$109/night - 20 King rooms available and/or $119/night - 30 Double rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 3/15/15.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Deerfield/Lincolnshire
2600 Lake Cook Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015
Contact:
Jamee Benne
Email: jbenne@golderhospitality.com
Phone: (847) 374-0260
Web: www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/riverwoods/chirw/hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn&qChld=0&qFRA=1&qGRM=0&qGrpCd=WCC&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=12&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505&icdv=99801505
$105/night - 20 Doubles available. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" rate or use group code "WCC" online. Block held until 3/24/15.
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest/Mettawa
26225 N. Riverwoods Boulevard
Mettawa, IL 60045
Contact:
Jessie Keene
Email: jessie.keene@whitelodging.com
Phone: (847) 735-8374
Web: hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/O/ORDLFGI-BLUES-20150424/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
$109/night - 30 Double Queen rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 4/3/15.
Residence Inn Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa
26325 N. Riverwoods Boulevard
Mettawa, IL 60045
Contact:
Jessie Keene
Email: Jessie.keene@whitelodging.com
Phone: (847) 615-2701
Web: cwp.marriott.com/chilk/bluestar
$119/night - 15 Studio Kings available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 4/3/15.
Super 8 Gurnee
5520 Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Jit Patel
Email: ch4446@hotmail.com
Phone: (847) 249-7777
Web: www.super8.com/hotels/illinois/gurnee/super-8-gurnee/hotel-overview?partner_id=&hotel_id=47903&group_code=&campaign_code=&propId=SE47903&brand_id=SE&checkout_date=&modify=false&useWRPoints=false&children=0&corporate_id=&ratePlan=&teens=0&affiliate_id=&altPropId=47903&brand_code=BH%2CDI%2CRA%2CBU%2CHJ%2CKG%2CMT%2CSE%2CTL%2CWG%2CWY%2CPX%2CWT%2CWP%2CPN&iata=&childAgeParam=&rate_code=&adults=1&discreteParam=1-0-0-1-0-0-1-0-0-1-0-0&checkin_date=&rooms=1
$75/night for One King or Queen Bed room. $85/night for Two Queen Beds room. $149/night for Queen or King Bed w/jetted tub room. Ask for "USJN Basketball Tournament" rate.
Comfort Suites - Grayslake
1775 East Belvidere Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Contact:
Barbara Mudrick
Email: barbara.mudrick@comfortsuitesgrayslake.com
Phone: (847) 223-5050
Web: www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-grayslake-illinois-IL236
$99/night - 30 Two Queen Bed Suites available. Ask for "USJN's Windy City Classic: 10th Annual" group rate. Block held until 4/3/15.
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville
2061 Shell Drive
Libertyville, IL 60048
Contact:
Britny Pasquale
Email: Britny.Pasquale@Hilton.com
Phone: (847) 680-8828
Web: hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/illinois/hampton-inn-and-suites-chicago-libertyville-CHILYHX/index.html
$114/night - 15 Standard Two Queen rooms availabble. $124/night - 5 Two Queen Studio Suites available. Ask for "USJN Basketball" group rate, or use group code "USJ" online. Block held until 3/24/15.
Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Palatine/N. Arlington Heights
1550 East Dundee Road
Palatine, IL 60074
Contact:
Stacy LaRocca
Email: SLaRocca@hiepalatine.com
Phone: (847) 934-4900
Web: www.hiexpress.com/hotels/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=ex&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&_PMID=99801505&GPC=BSB
$82/night - 10 Double/Double & 10 King rooms available. Complimentary Hot "Express Start" Breakfast Buffet included. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 4/10/15.
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 North Milwaukee Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
Contact:
Paul Payawal
Email: Paul.Payawal@Hilton.com
Phone: (800) 328-6516
Web: www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CHINBHF-USJN-20150424/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
$99/night - 20 Standard Double/Double rooms available. Rate includes breakfast for 2 per room. Ask for "USJN's Windy City Classic" group rate. Block held until 4/3/15.
Crowne Plaza Chicago-Northbrook
2875 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
Contact:
Haroon Chaudhry
Email: hchaudhry@bayshospitality.com
Phone: (847) 493-6924
Web: www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/northbrook/chinr/hoteldetail
$99/night - 5 King Bed w/Sofa Bed rooms available & 15 Two Queen Bed rooms available. Full American Breakfast Buffet included in rate. Ask for "USJN Basketball" group rate, or use group code "JN5" online. Block held until 4/17/15.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lincolnshire
10 Westminster Way
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Arthur Jones
Email: Ajones@csmcorp.net
Phone: (847) 945-9300
Web: homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/hw/groups/personalized/C/CHILSHW-WCC-20150423/index.jhtml
$109/night - 30 One Bedroom Suites available (rooms have King & Sofa Sleeper). Ask for "USJN's Windy City Classic" group rate. Block held until 4/3/15.
Embassy Suites Chicago - North Shore / Deerfield
1445 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Phone: (847) 945-4500
Web: embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/D/DEFILES-USJ-20150423/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
$119/night - 25 King Suites available. $129/night - 25 Double Suites available. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" group rate. Block held until 4/2/15.
Hotel Indigo
450 North Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Contact:
Megan Pomerenke
Email: mpomerenke@inhotelvh.com
Phone: (847) 918-1400
Web: www.vernonhillsboutique.com/
$99/night - 20 Run of House Suites available. Rate includes hot breakfast buffet. Ask for "USJN - Windy City Classic" rate. Block held until 3/27/15.
