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Rockford
Rockford, IL
LOCATED ON THE BANKS OF THE ROCK RIVER, THE ROCKFORD REGION GUARANTEES A MULTITUDE OF VENUES AND THINGS TO DO FOR YOUR NEXT SPORTS TRIP
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PLANNER PERSPECTIVE
“The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau in conjunction with the Rockford Park District provided a first-class venue and excellent support for our Division III College Championships. The service provided along with the hospitality shown has made Rockford one of our go-to places for future events.”
— Byron Hicks, Events Manager, USA Ultimate
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UW Health Sports Factory
The stunning Rockford region comprises a dream venue for sports planners as it allows visitors to revel in numerous engaging attractions, comfortable accommodations and phenomenal athletic facilities. A top-tier host of sports nationally, our community is no stranger to herds of teams visiting, and provides ample space for tournaments and leisure activities.
FACILITY SPOTLIGHT
UW Health Sports Factory
Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Dodgeball, Pickleball, Volleyball, Wrestling
This massive indoor sports facility spotlights 108,000 square-feet (96,000 square feet of hard court surface) of space for your upcoming tournament. One of the largest facilities in the Midwest, the venue is comprised of eight basketball courts, 16 volleyball courts, 16 wrestling mats and accommodations for other indoor sports. With a maximum capacity of 3,700 spectators, UW Health Sports Factory spotlights north and south courts, and a champions court with seating for up to 400 people. Spacious outdoor areas overlook the Rock River with a south patio area. A full-service sports restaurant with a dazzling 180-degree view of the river and north and south courts seats 160 guests, ideal for downtime in between games.
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Baseball, Football, Pickleball, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Golf, Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Adapted Wheelchair Sports
This state-of-the-art sports facility will be
sure to impress with 180 acres of courts, fields, concessions and other favorable amenities. The expansive complex features 26 outdoor soccer fields including seven turf/lighted fields, three sand volleyball courts, a playground, a 4,500-square-foot outdoor concession/ restroom building, a tournament staging area for pictures and onsite parking with more than 2,000 spaces. The Indoor Mega Center is a multi-sport complex consisting of 60,000 square-feet of multi-purpose courts and fields, a full-size (120-by-80-yards, equal to four indoor soccer fields) turf field with 70-foot ceilings, locker rooms, a sports equipment store and Skybox dining overlooking the fields. The existing indoor sports center has plans to convert to turf on both sides. The vast Wedgebury Stadium seats up to 2,500 spectators, and has been refurbished to include a new synthetic turf field, NCAA professional lighting, restroom buildings, improved pathways and upgrades to bleachers and a press box.
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Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Volleyball (Sand), Kickball, Wiffleball, Golf (Indoor), Ultimate Frisbee
Nationally recognized as a premier host of soccer, softball, baseball, Ultimate frisbee and other sports tournaments, this first-rate sports establishment is an excellent option for athletes to duel it out in a nail-biting competition. Spanning 147 acres, the venue includes 18 soccer fields, eight lighted baseball/softball diamonds, an indoor soccer building, two playgrounds, a fishing pond, a boat ramp, a recreation path and concessions. Aside for competition use, athletes can enjoy recreational activities such as fishing, running and biking when they are not busy strategizing against their opponent.
ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
Lindsay Arellano Vice President of Sales and Servicing 815.489.1653 larellano@gorockford.com Gorockford.com/sports
POPULAR ACTIVITIES
Traveling to the Rockford region will give your team the opportunity to visit Laurent House Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and famously known as the only home designed by the architect for a person with a disability.
Enjoy the natural beauty of the city by touring the calming Anderson Japanese Gardens, composed of flowing waterfalls, tranquil streams and beautiful gardens.
Continue your nature walk in the captivating Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, simulating the gorgeous tropics with special water features and sculptures right along the breathtaking Rock River.
BEAUTIFULLY GAME
Towering facilities make for the perfect backdrop for the beautiful game. Sports tourism tradition is embodied by soccer and so much more throughout the Rockford, Illinois, region, thanks to the flexibility of our venues and hospitality expertise. Every tournament operator is welcome to experience first-hand why so many national events call Rockford home.
