Mid America Challenge
Presented by USJN
Event Information
Email cmennig@usjn.com to pre-register.
Event Coordinator - Chris Mennig
This Event has sold out the past 6 years w/ over 150 teams & over 20 non-D1 college coaches in attendance in 2009.
This year we move back to the Univ. of Illinois campus as they have allowed us full access to their rec. center of 10 courts! Annual Happy Hour for Club Coaches will be held Saturday night after games.
3 pool games played on Saturday. Pool winners will compete in tournament play on Sunday & all other teams will get their guaranteed 4th game based on Saturday results.
17/16U Division = 2011 graduates & younger (2010 SIGNED/UNSIGNED can compete)
15/14U Division = 2012 & younger
13/12U Division = 2014 & younger
Colleges please register at Univ. of Illinois ARC site only.
Location
Champaign, IL
Venue Information
Brookens Gymnasium - Urbana Park Dist. (1 court)
1776 E. Washington St.
Urbana, IL 61802
Live Stream
No streaming information posted at this time.
Admission
Admission will be:
Weekend pass - $20
Saturday - $15 - All Day all sites
Sunday - $10 - All Day all sites
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.
Hotel Information
Hotel Information
Eastland Suites
1907 North Cunningham Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802
Contact:
Phone: (217) 367-8331
Web: www.eastlandsuites.com/index.cfm/id:4
8 king suites w/ sleepers still available - $115/night. Ask for "USJN or Blue Star Basketball Rate"
La Quinta Inn
1900 Center Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
Contact:
Shannon Cowell
Email: lq0553gm@laquinta.com
Phone: (217) 356-4000
Web: www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ553&propId=553&savedSearchQuery=%2Flq%2FproxySearchRes.do%3FsearchCi
10 King Bed - $99/night. 10 Doubles - $92/night. Ask for "Group Reservations Department - La Quinta Inn Champaign and Group #353" Block is closed after 4/30/10
Quality Inn & Suites
305 Market View Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
Contact:
Phone: (217) 352-4055
20 rooms held. $99/night - King Suites & Double Rooms. Ask for "USJN / Blue Star Basketball Rate"
Comfort Suites
2001 North Lincoln Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
Contact:
Phone: (217) 328-3500
10 rooms held. $109/night - King w/ pullouts - complimentary breakfast included. Ask for "USJN / Blue Star Basketball Rate". Block is held til 4/21/2010.
Value Place
1212 W. Anthony Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
Contact:
Rachel Cook
Phone: (217) 359-5499
Web: www.valueplace.com/extended-stay-hotels/locations/illinois/Champaign-IL/
SPECIAL FRIDAY thru SUNDAY rate available as prices shown are for this three day/two night stay. $139.00 for a single studio and $169.00 for a double studio. All of the studios have a kitchenette consisting of a full size fridge, a large microwave, 2 burners built into the countertop, a kitchen sink, and full cabinetry in that area. There are of course the usual hotel room items TV, nightstand, table and chairs, full bath, ect. The special three day rate would allow guests to check-in on Friday and then check-out on Sunday. "Ask for Blue Star Basketball Rate"
Motel 6
1906 North Cunningham Ave
Urbana, IL 61802
Contact:
Vickie Brown
Email: m64378bo@motel6.com
Phone: (217) 344-1085
$49.99/night - 1 guest. $59.99/night - 2 guests. $69.99/night - 3 guests, etc. Please ask for "Blue Star Basketball Rate" - you can contact Vickie Brown directly for more details.
