U.S. Junior Nationals
USJN Basketball is the longest running national evaluation and college showcase organization in women's basketball.
USJN Basketball Events
Event Details
Battle of the Programs & Elite Oktoberfest-MIDWEST: 11th Annual
This event is operated by USJN
09/25/2015 - 09/27/2015
Ages: U12, U13, U14, U15, U17
Games: 3
Fees and Registration
Registration Fee: $435.00
Registration Deadline: 09/23/2015
Early Registration Discount Available
$385.00 by 08/25/2015
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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 - 2016 graduates ARE allowed to compete. *** TEAMS WISHING TO PLAY ON FRIDAY NIGHT or SUNDAY email cmennig@usjn.com directly to set up - LIMITED SPOTS **
11th 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 - 2017 graduates and younger. Top four seeds are based off of 2014 results.
Past Champions: 2014: IN-Indy Lady Gym Rats / 2013: IN-Indy Lady 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.
Club Coaches - Check-In will be at RecPlex and Waukegan Fieldhouse ONLY - please plan accordingly to complete all requirements before your first game.
Venue Information
Live Stream Information
No streaming information posted at this time.
Admission Information
**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
KeyLime Cove Resort
1700 Nations Dr.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Elizabeth Porter
Email: eporter@keylimecove.com
Phone: (844) 253-7776
Web: www.keylimecove.com/default-en.html
$129.95/night. Breakfast buffet included. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate.
Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center
6161 West Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Erin Pratcher
Email: epratcher@higurnee.com
Phone: (888) 465-4329
Web: www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/gurnee/chiwg/hoteldetail
$109/night - 5 Standard Kings & 40 Standard Double rooms available. Breakfast included in rate. Ask for "USJN & Blue Star Basketball" gorup rate. Block held until 8/25/15.
SpringHill Suites Chicago Lincolnshire
300 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Jessica Green
Email: Jessica.Green@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 793-7500
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USJN%20Basketball%5Echish%60unbunbb%60108%60USD%60false%609/25/15%609/27/15%609/7/15&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$108/night - 20 Double Suites available. Complimentary breakfast provided. Ask for "U.S. Junior Nationals Basketball" group rate. Block held until 9/7/15.
Crowne Plaza Chicago-Northbrook
2875 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
Contact:
Zach Warner
Email: reservations@bayshospitality.com
Phone: (847) 493-6929
Web: www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/northbrook/chinr/hoteldetail
$99/night - 30 Two Queen Bed, Non-Smoking rooms available. Full American Breakfast Buffet included in rate. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate or book online with group code "USJ". Block held until 9/4/15.
Hyatt Deerfield
1750 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Anne Grant
Email: anne.grant@hyattdeerfield.com
Phone: (847) 597-4521
Web: aws.passkey.com/event/14087056/owner/7207/home
$99/night - 10 King rooms & 30 Double rooms available. Breakfast included in rate. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 9/4/15.
Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
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=USJN/%20Blue%20Star%20Basketball^CHIRW`USJUSJA`109.00`USD`false`5`9/25/15`9/28/15`9/18/15
$109/night - 30 Studio Suites available. Complimentary breakfast provided. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 9/18/15.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North-Waukegan-Gurnee
611 Lakehurst Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Justin Shelby
Email: sales@hiwaukegan.com
Phone: (847) 473-4400
Web: www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/waukegan/chilr/hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn&qChld=0&qFRA=1&qGRM=0&qGrpCd=BOP&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=12&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505&icdv=99801505
$109.99/night - 15 Two Queen Standard rooms available. Complimentary "express start" breakfast included. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 9/14/15.
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