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USJN Basketball Events

Event Details

Mid-America Challenge: 13th Annual

This event is operated by USJN

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05/09/2015 - 05/10/2015
Ages: U12, U13, U14, U15, U17
Games: 4+

Fees and Registration

Registration Fee: $425.00
Registration Deadline: 05/07/2015

Early Registration Discount Available
$370.00 by 03/09/2015


Event Information

Event Coordinator - Chris Mennig

This Event sold out for 6 years in a row. 2013 and 2014 saw over 150 teams and 40+ colleges. And for the past 6 years - Blue Star Basketball, All Star Girls Report, Collegiate Girls Basketball Report, & ESPN evaluators have been in attendance as well.

3 pool games played on Saturday starting at 8am. Pool winners will compete in tournament play on Sunday & all other teams will get their guaranteed 4th game based on Saturday results - event finishing by 6pm Sunday

COLLEGES - Email college@usjn.com to pre-register & ALL COLLEGE CHECK IN IS AT IU-NORTHWEST - please plan accordingly to go their first.

Venue Information

Indiana Univ. - Northwest (3 courts)

Savannah Center
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN  46408

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Hobart High School (3 courts)

2211 E. 10th St.
Hobart, IN  46342

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Griffith High School (3 courts)

600 North Wiggs Street
Griffith, IN  46319

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The Courts of Northwest Indiana (4 courts)

127 East US Highway 6
Valparaiso, IN  46383

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Valparaiso High School (4 courts)

2727 N Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN  46385

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Live Stream Information

No streaming information posted at this time.

Admission Information

**ADMISSION: Weekend Pass: $20 / Saturday Day Pass: $15 / Sunday Day Pass: $10 / Children 10 and younger 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


Courtyard Chicago Southeast/Hammond, IN

7730 Corinne Drive
Hammond, IN 46323

$129.99/night - 20 Two Double rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" or "U.S. Junior Nationals" rate. Block held until 4/10/15.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Southeast/Hammond, IN

7720 Corinne Drive
Hammond, IN 46323

$129.99/night - 20 Two Double rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" or "U.S. Junior Nationals" rate. Block held until 4/10/15

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Merrillville

8275 Georgia Street
Merrillville, IN 46410

$124/night - 15 Double/Double rooms available. Rate includes hot breakfast. Wireless high speed internet & complimentary parking available. Ask for "USJN's Mid-America Challenge" group rate. Block held until 4/8/15.

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Hampton Inn Merrillville

8353 Georgia Street
Merrillville, IN 46410

$134/night - 15 Queen/Queen rooms available. Rate includes hot breakfast. Wireless high speed internet & complimentary parking included. Ask for "USJN's Mid-America Challenge" group rate. Block held until 4/8/15.

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Holiday Inn Express Merrillville

8375 Georgia Street
Merrillville, IN 46410

$124/night - 15 Double/Double rooms available. Rate includes complimentary breakfast & high-speed wireless internet. Ask for "USJN's Mid-America Challenge" group rate. Block held until 4/8/15.

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Radisson Hotel at the Star Plaza

800 E. 81st Avenue
Merrillville, IN 46410

Contact:
Leilani Winchester
Email: lwinchester@whitelodging.com
Phone: (219) 680-5353
Web: www.radisson.com/merrillville-hotel-in-46410/merrillv

$129/night - 10 Queen/Queen Standard rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball - Mid-America Challenge" group rate. Block held until 4/17/15.

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Holiday Inn Express Valparaiso

1251 Silhavy Road
Valparaiso, IN 46385

$129/night - 10 Two Queen Bed Standard rooms available. $139/night - 15 Two Queen Bed Suites w/pullout sleeper sofa available. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 4/16/15.

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