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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

Windy City Classic

This event is operated by USJN

Tournament Event: Registration open to teams

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04/17/2009 - 04/19/2009
Ages: U13, U14, U15, U16, U17
Games: 4

Fees and Registration

Registration Fee: $650.00
Registration Deadline: 04/05/2009

Early Registration Discount Available
$525.00 by 01/09/2009

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Event Information

Site Director: Chris Mennig

4/1/09: SOLD OUT for the 4th year in a row!!

College's pre-register w/ cmennig@usjn.com

Sold out in 2006, 2007, & 2008. 140+ teams & over 150+ college coaches in attendance.

Format is 3 pool games on Saturday (some games Friday night).

17/16 Regional / 15U Divisons / 14/13U Divisions the Top TWO teams from each pool will advance to "Mini Final Four" Brackets.

17/16 National Division Top 16 teams will have two games on Sunday.

17/16 Regional Division top 32 (out of 64) teams from pool play will have two games on Sunday.

15 Division top 2 teams from each pool will advance to single elimination "Mini Final Four" Brackets (16 of 32 teams).

Remaining teams will be given consolation game(4th game).

14/13 Division top 2 teams from each pool will advance to single elimination "Mini Final Four" Brackets (16 of 32 teams). Remaining teams will be given consolation game(4th game).

NCAA rules only allow maximum of 5 games over a two day span.

MAP - Event map can be found under the "Schedule" link - shows Gyms & Hotels

College Coaches MUST register at HINKSTON PARK FIELDHOUSE in WAUKEGAN before going to any other venue. Thank you for planning ahead. Packets available Friday night at 6:30pm (Cash or Check only)

Contact cmennig@usjn.com to pre-register.

Venue Information

Fieldhouse @ Hinkston Park

800 N. Baldwin Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085

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Libertyville Sports Complex

1950 N. Hwy 45
Libertyville, IL 60048

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Woodland Middle School

7000 Washington St
Gurnee, IL 60031

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Joy of the Game

158 S. Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015

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Highland Park Recreation Center

1207 Park Ave West
Highland Park, IL 60035

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Admission Information

Admission for spectators: Fri - $5 Sat - $10 Sun - $10 These are single day passes, and allow entrance to all venues. NCAA Team Lectures held at Waukegan Fieldhouse on Friday night - Pools II - LL 7-7:20pm MM - PP 7:20-7:40pm QQ - TT 7:40-8pm W-Z 8-8:20pm AA-DD 8:20-8:40pm EE-HH 8:40-9pm If you cannot make this then see your site director before your first game. All 17/16 teams plan to do your team lectures at your site - again see site director upon arrival. 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 Suites - Deerfield

Two Parkway North
Deerfield, IL 60015

Contact:
Phone: (847) 405-9666
Web: www.marriottsuitesdeerfield.com

HOST HOTEL - $89/night - 150 rooms (kings/doubles) held til 3/28/09. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate"

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COLLEGE COACH - Marriott Resort - Lincolnshire

Ten Marriott Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Contact:
Phone: (847) 634-0100
Web: www.lincolnshiremarriott.com

COLLEGE COACH HOTEL - $109/night - 60 rooms held til 3/28/09. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate". You can book online at: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chiln?groupCode=usjusja&app=resvlink&fromDate=4/17/09&toDate=4/20/09 GroupCode: usjusja

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Courtyard by Marriott - Waukegan

3800 Northpoint Boulevard
Waukegan, IL 60085

Contact:
Phone: (847) 689-8000
Web: www.marriott.com/CHIWK

$89/night - 60 rooms held til 3/28/09. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate"

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Courtyard by Marriott - Lincolnshire

505 Milwaukee Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Contact:
Phone: (847) 634-9555
Web: www.marriott.com/CHILS

$89/night - 50 rooms held til 3/28/09. This includes full breakfast on site! Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate"

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Courtyard by Marriott - Highland Park

1505 Lake Cook Road
Highland Park, IL 60035

Contact:
Phone: (847) 831-3338
Web: www.HighlandParkCourtyard.com

$79/night - 10 king rooms / $89/night - 10 double rooms held til 3/28/09. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate"

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Residence Inn by Marriott - Waukegan

1440 South White Oak Dr
Waukegan, IL 60085

Contact:
Phone: (847) 689-9240
Web: www.marriott.com/CHIRW

$94/night - 35 rooms held til 3/28/09. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate"

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Residence Inn by Marriott - Deerfield

530 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015

Contact:
Phone: (847) 940-4644
Web: www.marriott.com/CHIDR

$89/night - 20 rooms held til 3/28/09. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate"

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Lincolnshire

300 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Contact:
Phone: (847) 793-7500
Web: www.marriott.com/CHISH

$89/night - 60 rooms held til 3/28/09. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate"

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Crowne Plaza - North Shore

510 East IL Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060

Contact:
Email: reservations@cpcns.com
Phone: (847) 970-6968
Web: www.hotelchicagonorthshore.com

$85/night - 20 rooms held til 3/25/09. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate" 5 miles away from Libertyville Complex

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Embassy Suites Hotel - Deerfield

1455 Lake Cook Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015

Contact:
Phone: (847) 945-4500
Web: www.esdeerfieldnorth.com/brochure/

$79/night - 30 rooms held til 3/20/09. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate"

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