Sports Factory

Congrats ACES Jourdain for getting first place of our 3-6th Grade ACES league! Lots of energy with this group, overall! Great job to all of our teams and coaches this summer! We’ll see you guys in the fall for our ACES camp style program! 💃

📢 COUNTDOWN TO IRONMAN 70.3 – TOMORROW, JUNE 14th!
🚧 Plan Ahead for Temporary Closures & Limited Access 🚧
The IRONMAN 70.3 Race is almost here! On Sunday, June 14,, several Rockford Park District sites will experience limited access to rec paths, facilities, and parking throughout the day.

📍 Affected areas include:
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens Campus
Beattie Park
Riverview Park & Ice House
Jefferson St Pedestrian Bridge
Rock River Rec Path (Auburn to Whitman)
And others along the race route

🕓 Impact Windows:
• Swim Course: 4:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Run Course: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• UW Health Sports Factory lower lot closes tonight at 8:00 PM

✅ Please plan your visit accordingly. Consider alternate parks and trails if you’re looking to stay active.

For more details about Park District related impacts visit: www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/alerts

Today is the final day of our All Skills Volleyball Camp! 🏐 The coaches and student-athletes from the Rockford University Women's Volleyball program spent the week helping campers develop their skills, build confidence, and grow their understanding of the game, all while creating a fun learning environment!

📢 Heads up, Rockford! IRONMAN 70.3 is coming up on Sunday, June 14 (6/14). Expect temporary rec path closures and limited access to some facilities.

More details: rockfordparkdistrict.org/alerts

10 years ago, our community dared to dream big and together, we made it happen. For 10 years, this has been the place where athletes are built, where memories are made, and where our region continues to score big. We are now known as one of the Midwest’s premier sports destinations. Over the last 10 years, thousands of athletes, families, and visitors have come through these doors, helping us retain, regain, and grow the region’s sports tourism market. For 10 years, this spectacular venue has delivered time and again meeting community needs, accommodating countless tournament layouts, and hosting a wide variety of events. It’s proof of what’s possible when a community comes together with a shared vision. The Sports Factory wasn’t built by one person or one organization it was made possible through strong partnerships, courage, and commitment. A decade of big wins, with even more ahead.

Bump, set, learn! 🏐 Register for the All Skills Volleyball Camp at the Sports Factory June 10th-12th from 1–3:30 PM. Open to boys and girls entering grades 6–9, this fun three-day camp helps players of all skill levels build confidence and grow their game. Instruction is led by Zach Rothstein, Rockford University women’s volleyball head coach.

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Congratulations to our maintenance team at the Sports Factory on receiving the Hospitality Hero Award! With so many events and programs coming through week in and week out, it takes a tremendous amount of hard work and late nights after tournaments wrap up to have the building ready for the next use. From events like the Special Olympics and National Collegiate Table Tennis to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions, your versatility and dedication to keeping the building running smoothly while welcoming tens of thousands of visitors each year is incredible. Thank you, Go Rockford for recognizing our team!

Congratulations to our league division winners! 🏐 Thank you to all of our teams for participating and making it a great session! We are excited to see you for the next round.

Down To Clown A1
Tips and Tricks A2
New KidZ on the Block B
ACES C1
Nothing But Net C2
Balls of Fire C3
Eryk's Friends D