U.S. Junior Nationals
USJN Basketball is the longest running national evaluation and college showcase organization in women's basketball.
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The U.S. Junior Nationals is known as one of the premier competition event organizations in the United States. USJN operates grade-based, team-oriented boys and girls basketball tournaments and events from grades 5th through 12th grade.
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Event Details
Windy City Classic: 7th Annual
This event is operated by USJN
Tournament Event: Registration open to teams
04/20/2012 - 04/22/2012
Ages: U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17
Games: 4
Fees and Registration
Registration Fee: $675.00
Registration Deadline: 04/12/2012
Early Registration Discount Available
$550.00 by 02/20/2012
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Event Information
NCAA APPROVED
Event Director: Chris Mennig - cmennig@usjn.com / mwoffice@usjn.com
SOLD OUT - Email mwoffice@usjn.com if want to be on waiting list in case any teams drop out last minute.
The largest spring viewing period event in the Midwest for the past 6 years! This event has sold out every year w/ over 210 teams & 300+ college coaches in 2011.
Format is 3 pool games on Saturday (some games Friday night designate in special request area). 17/16 National / 17/16 Regional / 15U Division / 14U Division / 13/12/11U 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 4pm 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 and Rec Plex on Saturday before going to any other site! Thank you for planning ahead. Contact cmennig@usjn.com to pre-register.
Venue Information
Admission Information
Admission: Event Passes - $25 Friday - $5 Saturday - $15 Sunday - $15 All 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.
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Hotel Information
HOST HOTEL: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Ten Marriott Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Laura Dailey
Email: laura.dailey@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 634-0100
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chiln-lincolnshire-marriott-resort/?toDate=4/23/12&groupCode=usjusja&fromDate=4/20/12&app
$109/night - 120 rooms held. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/30/12.
HOST HOTEL: Marriott Deerfield Suites
Two Parkway North
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Denise Greiff
Email: denise.greiff@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 405-9666
Web: www.marriottsuitesdeerfield.com
$99/night - 120 rooms held. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Will take reservations up to the arrival date.
Courtyard by Marriott Deerfield
800 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Jennifer Rivest
Email: Jennifer.Rivest@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 940-8222
Web: www.marriott.com/CHIDF
$104/night - Kings with Sofa Sleeper / $114/night - Queens. 30 rooms held in block. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/30/12.
Courtyard by Marriott Lincolnshire
505 Milwaukee Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Jennifer Rivest
Email: Jennifer.Rivest@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 634-9555
Web: www.marriott.com/chils
$89/night - Kings with Sofa Sleeper / $89/night - Queens. 30 rooms held in block. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Rate includes grab n' go breakfast. Block held until 3/30/12.
Residence Inn Deerfield
530 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Jennifer Rivest
Email: Jennifer.Rivest@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 940-4644
Web: www.marriott.com/CHIDR
$104/night - 15 Studio Suites. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/30/12.
Residence Inn Waukegan
1440 South White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Jennifer Rivest
Email: Jennifer.Rivest@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 689-9240
Web: www.marriott.com/CHIRW
$104/night - Studio Suite / $114/night - One Bedroom Suite. 30 rooms held in block. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/30/12.
SpringHill Suites Lincolnshire
300 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Jennifer Rivest
Email: Jennifer.Rivest@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 793-7500
Web: www.marriott.com/CHISH
$89/night - Kings with Sofa Sleeper Suite/ $89/night - Double Suite. 70 rooms held in block. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/30/12.
The Westin - Chicago North Shore
601 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling, IL 60090
Contact:
Lauren Vernick
Phone: (847) 777-6553
Web: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1724
$95/night - Single, Double, Triple, and Quad Rate. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate"
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Kenosha
11800 108th Street
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53183
Contact:
Fred Goodall
Email: fred.goodall@radisson.com
Phone: (262) 857-3377
Web: www.radisson.com/kenoshawi
$109/night for Run of House. $119/night for Executive Room - 45 rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/21/12. CLOSEST HOTEL TO RECPLEX FACILITY - 2 MILES - Across road from Outlet Malls!
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein
510 East Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
Contact:
Giulia Mueller
Email: reservations@doubletreemundelein.com
Phone: (847) 949-5100
Web: doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/CHIMUDT-DoubleTree-by-Hilton-Hotel-Libertyville-Mundelein-Illinois/index.do;jsessi
$109/night - Run of House room. 30 rooms held in block. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Cutt off deadline is 3/30/12.
Hampton Inn Chicago/Gurnee
5550 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Yenny Garcia
Email: Yenny.Garcia@hilton.com
Phone: (847) 662-1100
Web: hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=L2PTDJTV5WFWYCSGBJT3EWQ?ctyhocn=CHIGUHX
$99/night - 80 rooms held. Double or King rooms. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Room block held until 4/6/12.
Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
4101 Fountain Square Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Kevin Varitek
Email: K.Varitek@ConcordHotels.com
Phone: (847) 688-9800
Web: www.springhillsuiteswaukegan.com
$104/night for One King Bed. $114/night for Two Queen Beds. 50 rooms available. Asl for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/30/12.
Holiday Inn Express-Libertyville
77 Buckley Rd.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Contact:
Kyle Mrozik
Email: holidayinnexpresschilv@yahoo.com
Phone: (847) 549-7878
Web: www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/libertyville/chilv/hoteldetail
$99/night - 30 Double rooms held. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 4/6/12.
Hilton Garden Inn - Lake Forest
26225 N. Riverwoods Boulevard
Mettawa, IL 60045
Contact:
Tina Hanley
Email: tina.hanley@whitelodging.com
Phone: (847) 735-8374
Web: hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=5JLL5TV3RNYRUCSGBJF3EWQ?ctyhocn=ORDLFGI
$99/night - 15 double queen rooms held. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/28/12.
Embassy Suites Chicago-North Shore/Deerfield
1445 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Reyna Espinosa
Email: respinosa@destinationhotels.com
Phone: (847) 945-4596
Web: www.embassysuitesnorthshore.com
$99/night for King suites (20 rooms available). $109/night for Double suites (25 rooms available). All rooms have pull out sofa beds. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/20/12.
Country Inn & Suites Kenosha
7011 122nd Ave.
Kenosha, WI 53142
Contact:
Jennifer Dodd
Email: jennifer.dodd@countryinns.com
Phone: (262) 857-3980
Web: www.countryinns.com/kenosha-hotel-wi-53142/wikencty/
$85/night - 30 rooms available. Traditional or King Suite. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/19/12.
Hawthorn Suites at Midlane Golf Resort
4601 West Yorkhouse Road
Wadsworth, IL 60083
Contact:
Jeshal Sheth
Email: dos.wadsworthil@hawthorn.com
Phone: (847) 596-8936
Web: www.hawthorn.com/hotels/illinois/wadsworth/hawthorn-suites-by-wyndham-wadsworth-waukegan-gurnee/hotel-overview?hotel_id=
$85/night for Studio Suite or One Bedroom Suite. $99/night for Studio Suite Double (1 King & 1 Queen). Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate".
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Gurnee
5420 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Jeshal Sheth
Email: Jeshal.sheth@countryinns.com
Phone: (847) 625-9700
Web: www.countryinns.com/gurnee-hotel-il-60031/ilgurnee
$79/night for Studio Suite. $89/night for Studio Suite Double (1 King & 1 Queen). Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate".
Best Western Gurnee Hotel & Suites
5430 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Jeshal Sheth
Email: jeshal.sheth@countryinns.com
Phone: (847) 782-0890
Web: book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/IL/Gurnee-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-Gurnee-Hotel---Suites/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=1
$69/night for Studio Suite. $79/night for Studio Suite Double (1 King & 1 Queen). Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate"
Ramada Waukegan-Gurnee
200 N. Green Bay Rd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Sue Ester
Email: sester@ramadawaukegan.com
Phone: (847) 244-2400
Web: www.ramadainnwaukegan-gurnee.com/
$93/night for 2 queen beds or 1 king bed. $83/night for 2 double beds. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 4/6/12. Less than a mile from Fieldhouse @ Hinkston Park.
Renaissance - Chicago North Shore
933 Skokie Blvd
Northbrook, IL 60062
Contact:
Keith Bush
Email: kbush@renaissancechicagons.com
Phone: (847) 498-6500
Web: renaissancechicagons.com
$99/night including breakfast!! - 50 rooms held. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 3/30/12.
