U.S. Junior Nationals
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Event Details
Battle of the Programs & Elite Oktoberfest-MIDWEST: 10th Annual
This event is operated by USJN
09/26/2014 - 09/28/2014
Ages: U13, U14, U15, U17
Games: 3
Fees and Registration
Registration Fee: $425.00
Registration Deadline: 09/05/2014
Early Registration Discount Available
$375.00 by 08/15/2014
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Event Information
Event Director - Chris Mennig
ELITE OKTOBERFEST (3 games on Saturday)
This event has sold out all five years in existence. Have had over 200 college coaches in attendance the past two years! Elite Oktoberfest - 2015 graduates ARE allowed to compete. *** TEAMS WISHING TO PLAY ON FRIDAY NIGHT or SUNDAY email cmennig@usjn.com directly to set up - LIMITED SPOTS **
10th 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 - 2016 graduates and younger. Top four seeds are based off of 2013 results.
Past Champions: 2013: IN-Spiece Indy Gym Rats / 2012: TN-Flight / 2011: MO-MoKan Eclipse / 2010:IL-Midwest Elite / 2009: IL-Full Package / 2008: IL-Chicago Hoops Express / 2007: IL-Hustle / 2006: IL-Full Package / 2005: IN-Family
College Coaches wishing to pre-register for this event email college@usjn.com
Colleges - FRIDAY NIGHT REGISTRATION available at Waukegan FH 6-9pm SATURDAY at REC PLEX ONLY... please plan accordingly.
Venue Information
Live Stream Information
No streaming information posted at this time.
Admission Information
** STAY TO PLAY EVENT - PLEASE BE SURE TEAMS STAY AT ONE OF OUR LISTED PROPERTIES - if an issue email event director ** ADMISSION: Saturday $15 / Sunday $10 / Children Under 10 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.
Hotel Information
HOST HOTEL: Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield
2 Parkway North
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Arlene Sottile
Phone: (847) 405-9666
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chids-chicago-marriott-suites-deerfield/
$99/night - 20 King Suites available. Ask for "USJN & Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 9/5/14.
KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort
1700 Nations Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Nick Farrell
Email: nfarrell@keylimecove.com
Phone: (224) 656-8685
Web: www.keylimecove.com
$109.95/night for up to 4 guests per room and/or $129/night w/breakfast for up to 4 guests - 40 rooms available. King Stateroom or 2 Queen Deluxe. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate. Resort located less than 5 miles from playing facility. Block is held until 9/19/14.
Radisson - Plesant Prairie
11800 108th St
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Contact:
Kelly Conley
Email: kconley@fhginc.com
Phone: (262) 857-3377
Web: www.radisson.com/kenoshawi
Closest Hotel to the Rec Plex Complex - JUST 2 MILES!!! $125/night - Kings : $119/night - Doubles. 30 rooms available. Rate includes breakfast buffet. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball rate". Block held until 9/5/14.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
4101 Fountain Square Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Kevin Varitek
Email: Kevin.Varitek@concordhotels.com
Phone: (847) 688-9800
Web: www.springhillsuiteswaukegan.com
$109/night - 10 One King Bed w/Pullout Sofa rooms available. $119/night - 20 Two Queen Bed w/Pullout Sofa rooms available. Rate includes SpringHill Suites Breakfast Buffet. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball / Elite Oktoberfest & Battle of the Programs" rate. LESS THAN 10 MILES FROM WAUKEGAN FIELDHOUSE. Block held until 9/5/14.
Courtyard by Marriott - Waukegan
3800 Northpoint Blvd
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
April Dean
Email: April.Dean@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 689-8000
Web: www.marriott.com/chiwk
$109/night - 20 Double bed available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball / Elite Oktoberfest & Battle of the Programs" rate. Block held until 9/5/14.
HOST HOTEL - COLLEGE - Marriott Lincolnshire Resort
10 Marriott Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Scott Sperling
Email: scott.sperling@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 634-0100
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Blue%20Star%20Basketball%20Battle/Elite%5Echiln%60bsbbsba%60109.00%60USD%60false%609/26/14%609/28/14%609/5/14&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$109/night - 20 Rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 9/5/14.
Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center
6161 West Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Geri Patterson
Email: dos@higurnee.com
Phone: (847) 336-6300
Web: www.higurnee.com
$109/night - 30 rooms available. Ask for "U.S. Junior Nationals Rate". Block held until 9/5/14. WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF BOTH VENUES!!
SpringHill Suites Chicago Lincolnshire
300 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Jessica Pasiewicz
Email: jessica.pasiewicz@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 793-7500
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Blue%20Star%20Basketball%5Echish%60bssbssa%7Cbssbssb%6099%60USD%60false%609/26/14%609/28/14%608/29/14&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$99/night - 20 King Suites & 30 Double Suites available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 8/29/14.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein
510 East Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
Contact:
Harlie DesRoches
Email: reservations@doubletreemundelein.com
Phone: (847) 949-5100
Web: www.mundelein.doubletree.com
$129/night - 20 Run of House rooms available. Rate includes breakfast buffet. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball - Battle of the Programs" rate. Block held until 9/5/14.
Residence Inn by Marriott - Waukegan
1440 South White Oak Dr
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Danielle Herbold
Email: danielle.herbold@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 689-9240
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Blue%20Star%20Basketball%5ECHIRW%60BSBBSBA%60109.00%60USD%60false%609/26/14%609/28/14%609/5/14&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$109/night - 20 Studios available - breakfast included. LESS THAN 10 MILES FROM WAUKEGAN FIELDHOUSE. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball / Elite Oktoberfest & Battle of the Programs" rate. Block held until 9/5/14.
Hampton Inn Chicago/Gurnee
5550 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Yenny Garcia
Email: yenny.garcia@hilton.com
Phone: (847) 662-1100
Web: hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/illinois/hampton-inn-chicago-gurnee-CHIGUHX/index.html
$104/night - 30 Double rooms and 10 Kings w/pullout sofa bed rooms available. Only 3 miles away from Fieldhouse at Hinkston Park. Ask for "USJN & Blue Star Basketball" rate. Block held until 9/15/14.
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