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
Elite Oktoberfest & Battle of the Programs-MIDWEST: 8th Annual
This event is operated by USJN
Tournament Event: Registration open to teams

09/28/2012 - 09/29/2012
Ages: U14, U15, U16, U17
Games: 3
Fees and Registration
Registration Fee: $435.00
Registration Deadline: 09/18/2012
Early Registration Discount Available
$375.00 by 08/18/2012
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Event Information
Event Director - Chris Mennig
ELITE OKTOBERFEST
This event has sold out all five years in existence. Have had over 150 college coaches in attendance the past two years!
Elite Oktoberfest - 2013 graduates ARE allowed to compete. If team can play on Friday night (1 Friday & 3 Saturday) inform cmennig@usjn.com to get details and different rate. Discounts for individual players on your team wishing to compete in Blue Star event on friday night www.bluestarbb.com (Promocode: OCT20)
8th Annual BATTLE OF THE PROGRAMS:
24 Team Bracket format. If interested in being considered for this in the future email cmennig@usjn.com
Only 12 players on roster - 2014 graduates and younger. Top four seeds are based off of 2011 results. Past Champions: 2011: MO-MoKan Eclipse / 2010:NE-Bisons CSS / 2009: IL-Midwest Elite / 2008: IL-Chicago Hoops Express / 2007: IL-Hustle / 2006: IL-Full Package / 2005: IN-Family
COLLEGE COACHES: Check-in will begin on Friday night at 6:45 pm at Waukegan FH. Saturday check-in will be at RecPlex ONLY - please plan accordingly!
Venue Information
Admission Information
Admission: FRIDAY - $5 - SATURDAY - $15 - All children under 10 yrs old 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

Country Inn & Suites
7011 122nd Ave.
Kenosha, WI 53142
Contact:
Jennifer Dodd
Email: jennifer.dodd@countryinns.com
Phone: (262) 857-3680
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 9/4/12.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Waukegan
4101 Fountain Square Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Email: Kevin.Varitek@concordhotels.com
Phone: (847) 688-9800
Web: www.springhillsuiteswaukegan.com
$104/night - King w/ PullOut / $114/night - 2 Queens w/ Pullout. 50 rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 9/4/12.

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 Avenue
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".

Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center
6161 West Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Wendy White
Email: dos@higurnee.com
Phone: (847) 336-6300
Web: www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/gurnee/chiwg/hoteldetail
$99/night - 25 Run of House rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 9/14/12.

Marriott Deerfield Suites
Two Parkway North
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Stephanie Miller-Wnek
Phone: (847) 405-9666
Web: www.marriottsuitesdeerfield.com
$99/night - 40 rooms available. Standard suite. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 9/7/12.

Hampton Inn Chicago/Gurnee
5550 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Yenny Garcia
Phone: (847) 662-1100
Web: www.chicagogurnee.hamptoninn.com
$89/night - 40 Double rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 9/17/12.

Residence Inn Waukegan/Gurnee
1440 South White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Charmagne Dixon
Email: Charmagne.Dixon@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 689-9240
Web: www.marriott.com/CHIRW
$104/night - 15 Studio Suites available. $114/night - 15 1 Bedroom suites available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 8/15/12.

Courtyard by Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee
3800 Northpoint Boulevard
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Charmagne Dixon
Email: Charmagne.Dixon@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 689-8000
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chiwk-courtyard-chicago-waukegan-gurnee/
$94/night - 15 rooms available with King beds and Sofa Sleeper. $104/night - 15 rooms available with Double Queen bed's. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block held until 8/15/12.

Ramada Inn 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". Less than a mile from the Fieldhouse @ Hinkston Park! Block held until 9/14/12.

Marriott Deerfield Suites
Two Parkway North
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Stephanie Miller-Wnek
Phone: (847) 405-9666
Web: www.marriottsuitesdeerfield.com
$99/night - 40 rooms available. Standard suites. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate.








