U.S. Junior Nationals
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Event Details
Battle of the Programs & Elite Oktoberfest-MIDWEST: 12th Annual
This event is operated by USJN
09/23/2016 - 09/25/2016
Ages: U13, U14, U15, U16, U17
Games: 3
Fees and Registration
Registration Fee: $435.00
Registration Deadline: 09/20/2016
Early Registration Discount Available
$375.00 by 08/19/2016
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Event Information
Event Director - Chris Mennig
ELITE OKTOBERFEST (3 games on Saturday)
This event has sold out all seven years in existence. Have had over 200 college coaches in attendance the past three years!
Elite Oktoberfest - 2017 graduates ARE allowed to compete. *** TEAMS WISHING TO PLAY ON FRIDAY NIGHT or SUNDAY email cmennig@usjn.com directly to set up - LIMITED SPOTS **
12th Annual BATTLE OF THE PROGRAMS: 32 Team Bracket format. If interested in being considered for this email cmennig@usjn.com
Only 2018 graduates and younger. Top four seeds are based off of 2015 results.
Past Champions: 2015: MI-Crossover / 2014: IN-Indy Lady Gym Rats / 2013: IN-Indy Lady Gym Rats / 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
**This is a STAY AND PLAY event - so please access the HOTELS area of our event page to find a property. Staying in one of these hotels is a requirement of participating in the tournament. There is a $200 penalty fee for teams that do not comply with this policy**
College Coaches wishing to pre-register for this event email college@usjn.com
Colleges - FRIDAY NIGHT REGISTRATION available at Waukegan FH 6-9pm...SATURDAY & SUNDAY at REC PLEX ONLY beginning at 7:15am...please plan accordingly.
Club Coaches - Check-In will be at both RecPlex and Waukegan Fieldhouse - please plan accordingly to complete all requirements before your first game.
Venue Information
Live Stream Information
No streaming information posted at this time.
Admission Information
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
HOST HOTEL: Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield
2 Parkway North
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Arlene Sottile
Email: Arlene.Sottile@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 405-9666
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chids-chicago-marriott-suites-deerfield/
$104/night - 40 King Suites available. Ask for "U.S. Junior Nationals Basketball" group rate. Block held until 9/2/16.
COLLEGE COACH HOST HOTEL: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
10 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Renee Tearney
Email: renee.tearney@chicagomarriottlincolnshire.com
Phone: (847) 634-0100
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USJN%20Basketball%20room%20block%20Sep2016%5Echiln%60usjusja%60169.00%60USD%60false%601%609/23/16%609/26/16%609/15/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$169/night - 15 Standard Rooms w/2 double beds available. Ask for "U.S. Junior National Basketball" group rate. Block held until 9/8/16.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North-Waukegan-Gurnee
611 Lakehurst Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Justin Shelby
Email: sales@hiwaukegan.com
Phone: (847) 473-4400
Web: www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/waukegan/chilr/hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn&qChld=0&qFRA=1&qGRM=0&qGrpCd=UBP&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
$109.99/night - 20 Two Queen Standard rooms available. Complimentary "Express Start" breakfast included. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 8/24/16.
Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center
6161 West Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Geri Patterson
Email: gpatterson@higurnee.com
Phone: (847) 336-6300
Web: www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/gurnee/chiwg/hoteldetail
$115/night - 50 Double rooms available. Breakfast buffet included. Ask for "USJN & Blue Star Basketball" group rate.
KeyLime Cove Resort
1700 Nations Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Yvette Lamphier
Email: ylamphier@keylimecove.com
Phone: (855) 274-4167
Web: www.keylimecove.com/default-en.html
$119.95/night - 50 Queen Deluxe Staterooms available. Rate includes waterpark passes. Ask for "U.S. Junior Nationals Basketball" group rate. Block held until 8/23/16.
SpringHill Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
4101 Fountain Square Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Lindsay Brunder
Email: lindsay.brunder@concordhotels.com
Phone: (847) 688-9800
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chiwg-springhill-suites-chicago-waukegan-gurnee/
$119/night for King Suite w/Full Sofabed and/or $129/night for Double Queen Suite - 30 Run of House rooms available. Rate includes SpringHill Suites Breakfast Buffet. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 9/2/16.
Fairfield Inn Chicago Gurnee
6090 Gurnee Mills Circle E.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Diana Dowdy
Email: Diana.Dowdy@pillarhotels.com
Phone: (847) 855-8868
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chign-fairfield-inn-chicago-gurnee/
$119/night - 20 Double/Double rooms available. Breakfast is included with rate. Ask for "USJN Battle of the Programs" group rate. Block held until 9/9/16.
Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
3800 Northpoint Blvd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Ericka Varga
Email: ericka.varga@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 689-8000
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chiwk-courtyard-chicago-waukegan-gurnee/
$109/night - 15 Queen/Queen rooms & 15 King w/Sofa Bed rooms available. Room rate includes complimentary Continental Breakfast. Ask for "USJN Battle of the Programs" group rate. Block held until 9/12/16.
Crowne Plaza Chicago Northbrook
2875 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
Contact:
Zach Warner
Email: reservations@bayshospitality.com
Phone: (847) 493-6929
Web: www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/northbrook/chinr/hoteldetail
$109/night - 5 King Bed w/Sofa Bed rooms & 15 Two Queen Bed rooms available. Full Hot American Breakfast Buffet available. Ask for "USJN Basketball" group rate or use group code "JN9". Block held until 9/2/16.
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Kenosha
11800 108th Street
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Contact:
Kelly Conley
Phone: (262) 857-3377
Web: www.radisson.com/kenoshawi
$139/night - 26 Double/Double rooms & 10 Executive rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 8/24/16.
SpringHill Suites Chicago Lincolnshire
300 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Deanna Pfingsten
Email: Deanna.Pfingsten@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 793-7500
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USJN%20Basketball%5ECHISH%60USNUSNb%60112%60USD%60false%604%609/23/16%609/25/16%609/2/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$112/night - 20 Double Suite rooms available. Complimentary breakfast provided each morning. Ask for "USJN Basketball" group rate. Block held until 9/9/16.
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 North Milwaukee Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
Contact:
Marcela Rosillo
Email: marcela.rosillo@hilton.com
Phone: (800) 328-6516
Web: www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CHINBHF-USJNB-20160923/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
$99/night - 20 Standard Double/Double rooms available. Room rate includes a Full Hot American Breakfast Buffet. Ask for "USJN Battle of the Programs" group rate. Block held until 9/9/16.
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