What: GoRockford and Rockford Park District are pleased to welcome back the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Progressive Volleyball Events for AAU Grand Prix Club Volleyball Rockin’ Rockford tournament. Over 340 teams are competing in this event. Female teams range in age from 10 to 18 and male teams are ages 13 to 14. Teams, players, coaches and spectators will bring over 10,000 visitors to the Rockford region. The tournament’s estimated economic impact is $812,585.
This year the event is almost double the amount of attendees and an increase of 65 teams from 2024. The tournament will bring over 2,000 room nights. Due to the increase in attendees, this will be held at both UW Health Sports Factory and MercyHealth Sportscore Two.
“We are incredibly proud to see Rockin’ Rockford continue to grow, attracting more top-tier volleyball teams each year,” said Lindsay Arellano, GoRockford Vice President of Sales & Service. “This expansion is a testament to the tournament’s success, and we’re thrilled that it now requires two locations to accommodate the increasing competition. We look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, and fans to Rockford for an exciting weekend of volleyball and appreciate the dedication of our tournament organizers, venues, and community partners who make this event possible.”
When: Saturday, March 8 – Sunday, March 9
Where: UW Health Sports Factory (courts 1-16) 305 S Madison St, Rockford Il 61104
Mercyhealth Sportscore Two (courts 17-43), 8800 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111
Why: This is the eighth time Rockford has hosted Rockin’ Rockford and it’s growing to be one of the largest girls AAU Grand Prix events in the Midwest.
“We are always thrilled when we can utilize multiple Park District facilities and provide a high-quality experience to everyone who enters. It will introduce many new faces to UW Health Sports Factory and all that we can do under one roof,” said Milton Phillips, UW Health Sports Factory Supervisor.
“We are excited to welcome these athletes to the facility and provide an outstanding experience,” said Louis Mateus, General Manager of Mercyhealth Sportscore Complexes. “With this being the largest volleyball tournament in the history of our area, it’s more than just a prestigious sporting event; it's an economic driver for our region that will have a major financial and social impact."
Other: Spectator passes are $15 per day or $30 for both days
Contact: Justin Basovsky, footin86@comcast.net , 847.553.5297, rockinrockford.com
About: GoRockford is responsible for promoting the Rockford region as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Through the impact of travel, GoRockford strengthens the economic position of the region and provides opportunities for people in ourcommunities. www.gorockford.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Lindsay Arellano, GoRockford Vice President of Sales and Service, 815.489.1664,larellano@gorockford.com
