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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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2012 saw 2,871 college coaches in attendance at the 27 events all over the country (Avg...

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USJN Basketball Events

Event Details

Midwest Summer Challenge: 4th Annual

This event is operated by USJN

Tournament Event: Registration open to teams

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07/13/2012 - 07/15/2012
Ages: U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17
Games: 4

Fees and Registration

Registration Fee: $450.00
Registration Deadline: 06/13/2012

Early Registration Discount Available
$350.00 by 05/13/2012

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Event Information

Event Operator: Chris Mennig

***Field expanded 10 more teams 6/15/12 - after these spots are filled the event is sold out! ***

COLLEGE COACHES - please plan to go to Bartlett to register/check in FIRST

4 games over the three days (not all teams will play on each day), allowing colleges to watch ONLY AT TWO VENUES!

This event saw over 60 college coaches last year!

Only can take 70 teams. Contact cmennig@usjn.com before registering.

COLLEGE COACHES - please plan to go to Bartlett to register/check in FIRST - to pre-register email cmennig@usjn.com

Venue Information

Bartlett Comm. Center (3 Courts)

700 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, IL 60103

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Judson University (2 crts)

1151 N. State St
Elgin, IL 60123

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Admission Information

Admission: Event Passes - $30 Friday - $15 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


Marriott Chicago Northwest

4800 Hoffman Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Contact:
Amanda Villoria
Email: amanda.villoria@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 645-9500
Web: www.chicagomarriottnorthwest.com

$99/night - 35 rooms available. Run of House or Double rooms. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 6/22/12.

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Holiday Inn & Suite Chicago Northwest

495 Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123

Contact:
Angela Krakowiecki
Email: angela@hichicagonw.com
Phone: (847) 488-9000
Web: www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/elgin/chiel/hoteldetail?groupCode=BLU

$109/night - 20 rooms available. Double rooms. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 6/29/12.

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