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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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USJN Basketball Events

Event Details

Battle at the Border: 7th Annual

This event is operated by USJN

Tournament Event: Registration open to teams

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06/01/2012 - 06/03/2012
Ages: U13, U14, U15, U16, U17
Games: 4

Fees and Registration

Registration Fee: $415.00
Registration Deadline: 05/28/2012

Early Registration Discount Available
$350.00 by 04/01/2012

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Event Information

Event Coordinator: Chris Mennig

** May have ONE spot come available - email cmennig@usjn.com if you want to still get in this event 5/24 **

*** CLUB COACH CHECK IN - ONLY at JCCC & New Century FH - those at Shawnee Mission South - plan accordingly to go to JCCC BEFORE your first game to get your bands & confirm roster (only <7 miles apart ***

7th Annual - Sold out 4 years in a row! 80+ teams last year & 40+ college coaches as well as Blue Star Basketball & Collegiate Girls Basketball Report have attended the past 4 years to evaluate.

Play 3 pool games Saturday and then results determine bracket or consolation game on Sunday - done by 4pm.

This event IS AAU sanctioned so Division 2 colleges CAN attend this event. All colleges coaches wishing to attend please pre-register by emailing cmennig@usjn.com. Register at Johnson Comm. College on Saturday before going to any other venues - please plan accordingly. AAU Event Code: 2KMIBWXX88

Venue Information

Johnson County Comm. College (4 courts)

12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210

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New Century Fieldhouse (4 courts)

551 New Century Parkway
New Century, KS 66031

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Shawnee Mission South HS (4 courts)

5800 West 107th St
Overland Park, KS 66207

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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.

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Hotel Information


HOST HOTEL: Marriott Overland Park

10800 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66210

Contact:
Email: lindsay.ball-lewis@marriott.com
Phone: (913) 451-8000
Web: www.overlandparkmarriott.com

$93/night - 50 rooms held. Ask for "Battle at the Border or Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block is held until 5/11/12. Only 5 minutes from main venue.

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Double Tree by Hilton Kansas City Overland Park

10100 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66210

Contact:
Tina Stockwell
Email: tina@goandseetravel.com
Phone: (816) 434-5126
Web: groups.reservetravel.com/group.aspx?id=5890

$91/night - includes breakfast. Ask for "Battle at the Border Rate". Block is held until 5/11/12.

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Courtyard Marriott Overland Park

11301 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66210

Contact:
Phone: (913) 339-9900
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/MCIOV-Courtyard-Kansas-City-Overland-Park-Metcalf-South-of-College-Boulevard

$74/night - 30 rooms held. Ask for "Battle at the Border or Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block is held until 5/11/12.

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Holiday Inn Kansas City CoCo Key Water Resort

9103 E. 39th Street
Kansas City, MO 64133

Contact:
Phone: (816) 737-0200
Web: www.holidayinn.com/kansascitymo/

$99/night - 15 double bed rooms. Ask for "Battle at the Border or Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block is held until 5/2/12.

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Courtyard Marriott Overland Park Convention Center

1101 Woodson Street
Overland Park, KS 66211

Contact:
Phone: (913) 317-8500
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/MCICV-Courtyard-Kansas-City-Overland-Park-Convention-Center

$74/night - 30 rooms held. Ask for "Battle at the Border or Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block is held until 5/11/12.

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Days Inn Lenexa

9630 Rosehill Road
Lenexa, KS 66215

Contact:
Vivian Mundy
Email: daysinnlenexaks@gmail.com
Phone: (913) 492-7200
Web: www.daysinn.com/hotels/kansas/lenexa/days-inn-lenexa-kansas-city-overland-park/hotel-overview

$65/night - 40 rooms available. King size or double rooms. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 5/25/12.

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