LBI & USJN's The Smoke
This event is operated by USJN
05/15/2026 - 05/17/2026
Fees and Registration
Registration Fee: $550.00
Registration Deadline: 04/15/2026
Early Registration Discount Available
$445.00 by 03/15/2026
Games: 4+
Ages: U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17
Event Information
Event Coordinator: Chris Mennig
This long standing viewing period event in Grand Rapids makes its way to the Hoosier State & work in conjunction with USJN to provide one of the strongest May Viewing Period events in the Midwest for 2026!
Seeing nearly 200 teams and nearly 200 college coaches annually the expectations now being in this preferred venue should only solidify this event even further.
FRI: Possibly 1 game if requested
SAT: 2 games
SUN: 1-2 games (Early departure if play FRI NIGHT)
Games typically begin at 8am on Saturday with play pool games - Sunday last games will be finished typically before 4/5pm. FRI we offer 6/7/8pm tip offs for those wanting to get out earlier on SUN.
CLUB COACHES: NCAA certification IS required for 17/16/15u age teams & coaches. USAB License AND NCAA Approval (see link above for requirements) needed to compete. Please Plan Accordingly. 14u and younger - NCAA Requirements are NOT mandatory BUT make sure all coaches AND players are entered into USJN system. There are no 'I'm a coach' at check in.
National Evaluators & College Coaches will be in attendance. Event/Pool All Stars posted within 48hrs of the event on social media.
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
