Rockford

Rockford, IL

LOCATED ON THE BANKS OF THE MESMERIZING ROCK RIVER IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS, THE CITY OF ROCKFORD GUARANTEES A MULTITUDE OF ATHLETIC 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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The stunning city of Rockford 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, Rockford is no stranger to herds of teams visiting and provides ample space for tournaments and leisure activities.

UW Health Sports Factory

FACILITY SPOTLIGHT

UW Health Sports Factory

Basketball, cheerleading, dance, dodgeball, pickleball, volleyball, wrestling

This multi-purpose 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 that convert to 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. Comfortable meeting spaces provide ample room for visitors, with the lower meeting room seating up to 50 people, while the upper meeting room seats up to 14 people.

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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 Sports Center is a multi-sport complex consisting of 200,000 square-feet of multipurpose courts and fields, anchored 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 Wedgbury 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.

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

▶Visit Laurent House Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and famously known as the only home in Illinois 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.

▶Children will appreciate the chance to explore the Discovery Center Museum, featuring more than 250 interactive art and science exhibits.