Windy City Classic: 11th Annual
Presented by USJN
Event Information
NCAA APPROVED
Event sells out before St. Patricks Day annually. Plan accordingly.
Be sure to put in your special request area if your team is available to play on Friday night starting at 4pm (be specific to when) - have this info in USJN system by April 1
The largest spring viewing period event in the Midwest for the past 10 years! This event has sold out every year w/ over 300 teams & 300+ college coaches the last 3 years.
Format is 2-3 pool games on Saturday (some games Friday night designate in special request area).
17/16 National / 17/16 Regional / 15U Division / 14U Division / 13/12U Division
NCAA rules only allow maximum of 5 games over a two day span.
Games must start after 6pm on Friday & event must be completed by 5pm Sunday (NCAA Rule)
MAP - Event map can be found under the SCHEDULE link - shows Gyms & Hotels
**This is a STAY AND PLAY event - so please access the HOTELS area of our event page to find a property. Staying in one of these hotels is a requirement of participating in the tournament. There is a $200 penalty fee for teams that do not comply with this policy**
COLLEGE COACHES: Please plan to register at Waukegan Fieldhouse on Friday (beginning at 5 pm) and RecPlex on Saturday (beginning at 7 am), Waukegan Fieldhouse on Sunday (beginning at 7 am) before going to any other site! Thank you for planning ahead.
Contact college@usjn.com to pre-register
Location
Chicagoland, IL
Venue Information
Joy of the Game at North Shore Sports & Wellness (4 courts)
158 S. Waukegan Ave.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Univ. of Wisconsin-Parkside (5 courts)
SAC / DeSimone Gymnasium
4000 Petrifying Springs
Kenosha, WI 53144
Live Stream
No streaming information posted at this time.
Admission
**GENERAL ADMISSION: $25 Tournament Pass / FRIDAY - $5 / SATURDAY DAY PASS - $15 / SUNDAY DAY PASS- $15 / 10 & Under 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.
All special requests must be entered on the team page at the time of registration. We are not able to process emailed requests. No requests are guaranteed.
Hotel Information
Hotel Information
HOST HOTEL: Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield
2 Parkway North
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Denise Greiff
Email: denise.greiff@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 405-9666
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USJN%20Basketball%20April%2022-24%2C%202016%5Echids%60SJNSJNA%60104.00%60USD%60false%605%604/21/16%604/25/16%604/1/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$104/night - 100 King Suites w/Queen-Size sofa sleeper available. Ask for "USJN Basketball" group rate. Block held until 4/1/16.
HOST HOTEL - COLLEGES: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Ten Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Stacey Freeman
Email: stacey.freeman@chicagomarriottlincolnshire.com
Phone: (847) 634-0100
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USJN%2011th%20Annual%20Windy%20City%20Classic%5Echiln%60usjusja%6099.00%60USD%60false%604%604/22/16%604/24/16%604/1/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$99/night - 30 Queen/Queen rooms available. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" group rate. Block held until 4/1/16.
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
$113/night - 2 King Bed w/Sofa Bed, Non-Smoking rooms available & 18 Two Queen Bed, Non-Smoking rooms available. Full American Breakfast Buffet included. Ask for "USJN Basketball" group rate or use group code "J8Q" online. Block held until 4/1/16.
Hyatt Deerfield
1750 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Vicky Parad
Email: vicky.parad@hyattdeerfield.com
Phone: (847) 597-4521
Web: deerfield.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
$104/night - 150 King rooms & 40 Double rooms available. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" group rate. Block held until 3/31/16.
Embassy Suites Chicago - North Shore / Deerfield
1445 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Crystal Thomas
Email: cthomas@destinationhotels.com
Phone: (847) 945-4500
Web: embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/D/DEFILES-UWC-20160420/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
$124/night - 30 King Suites available. $134/night - 30 Double Suites available. Rate includes complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast & evening manager's reception. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" group rate. Block held until 3/31/16.
Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center
6161 West Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Geri Patterson
Email: gpatterson@higurnee.com
Phone: (847) 336-6300
Web: www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/gurnee/chiwg/hoteldetail
$115/night - 50 Double rooms available. Breakfast buffet included in rate. Ask for "USJN & Blue Star Basketball" group rate.
KeyLime Cove Resort
1700 Nations Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
Contact:
Yvette Lamphier
Email: ylamphier@keylimecove.com
Phone: (855) 274-4167
Web: www.keylimecove.com/default-en.html
$119.95/night - 50 Queen Deluxe Staterooms available. Rate includes waterpark passes. Ask for "U.S. Junior Nationals Basketball" group rate. Block held until 3/22/16.
SpringHill Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
4101 Fountain Square Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
Lindsay Brunder
Email: lindsay.brunder@concordhotels.com
Phone: (847) 688-9800
Web: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chiwg-springhill-suites-chicago-waukegan-gurnee/
$119/night for King Suite w/Full Sofabed and/or $129/night for Double Queen Suite - 30 Run of House rooms available. Rate includes SpringHill Suites Breakfast Buffet. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 4/1/16.
Courtyard Chicago Lincolnshire
505 Milwaukee Avenue
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Sarah Rice
Email: sarah.rice@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 634-9555
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USJN%2011th%20Annual%20Windy%20City%20Classic%5ECHILS%60USJUSJA%7CUSJUSJB%60109.00%60USD%60false%604%604/22/16%604/24/16%604/1/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$109/night - 10 King & 20 Queen/Queen rooms available. Room rate includes complimentary Continental Breakfast daily. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" group rate. Block held until 4/1/16.
Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
3800 Northpoint Blvd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
$109/night - 15 King w/Sofa bed rooms available. Room rate includes complimentary Continental Breakfast daily. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" group rate. Block held until 4/8/16.
SpringHill Suites Chicago Lincolnshire
300 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Deanna Pfingsten
Email: deanna.pfingsten@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 793-7500
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USJN%2011th%20Annual%20Windy%20City%20Classic%5ECHISH%60WCCWCCB%60109%60USD%60false%604%604/22/16%604/24/16%604/1/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$109/night - 50 Double Suite rooms available. Complimentary breakfast provided each morning. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" group rate. Block held until 4/1/16.
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.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/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=WCC&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
$99.99/night - 20 Two Queen Standard rooms available. Complimentary "Express Start" breakfast included. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate. If booking online, enter the stay dates and click "Check Availability" & the special rates will be displayed on the next page! Block held until 3/23/16.
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 North Milwaukee Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
Contact:
Paul Payawal
Email: Paul.Payawal@Hilton.com
Phone: (800) 328-6516
Web: www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/illinois/hilton-chicago-northbrook-CHINBHF/index.html
$99/night - 40 Standard Double/Double rooms available. Room rate includes a Full Hot American Breakfast Buffet. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" group rate or use group code "USJN" online. Block held until 4/15/16.
Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Palatine/N. Arlington Heights
1550 East Dundee Road
Palatine, IL 60074
Contact:
Stacy LaRocca
Email: SLaRocca@hiepalatine.com
Phone: (847) 934-4900
Web: www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/palatine/chipt/hoteldetail
$92/night - 10 Double/Double rooms & 10 King rooms available. Ask for "Blue Star Basketball" group rate.
Residence Inn Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa
26325 N. Riverwoods Boulevard
Mettawa, IL 60045
Contact:
Jessie Keene
Email: jessica.keene@whitelodging.com
Phone: (847) 615-2701
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USJN%20BLUE%20STAR%20BASKETBALL%5ECHILK%60BSBBSBA%60119.00%60USD%60false%601%604/22/16%604/24/16%604/1/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$119/night - 10 Run of House rooms available. Breakfast included in rate. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 4/1/16.
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa
26225 N. Riverwoods Boulevard
Mettawa, IL 60045
Contact:
Jessie Keene
Email: jessica.keene@whitelodging.com
Phone: (847) 735-8374
Web: hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/O/ORDLFGI-USJNBB-20160422/index.jhtml
$119/night - 30 Run of House rooms available. Breakfast included in rate. Ask for "USJN/Blue Star Basketball" group rate. Block held until 4/1/16.
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Lincolnshire
1400 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Contact:
Tracey Bush
Email: tracey.bush@hilton.com
Phone: (847) 415-5159
Web: hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/L/LINHSHX-WCC-20160422/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
$99/night for a Standard Double or King Study. $109/night for a King Suite or Double Suite. Free hot breakfast buffet & wireless internet. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" group rate.
Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
1440 South White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
Contact:
April Dean
Email: April.Dean@marriott.com
Phone: (847) 689-9240
Web: www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=USJN%2011th%20Annual%20Windy%20City%20Classic%20Tournament%5Echirw%60USJUSJA%60110.00%60USD%60false%605%604/22/16%604/24/16%604/1/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
$110/night - 30 Studio Suites with Sofa Bed available. Complimentary breakfast provided. Ask for "USJN Windy City Classic" group rate. Block held until 4/1/16.
