2026 ROCKIN’ ROCKFORD AAU GRAND PRIX

Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Sunday, March 8, 2026

Rockford, IL

FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

WHERE: UW 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
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WHEN: March 7-8, 2026

DIVISIONS: Girls – 10/11 Classic, 12s–18s (Club & Classic). Boys 12-14U

ENTRY FEE : $475.00 – Deadline for Entries February 26, 2026. Please register on Advanced Events Systems and pay online or send a check to Progressive Events at 1252 Bradford Lane, Antioch, Il 60002.

FORMAT: Saturday Pool Play – Sunday Bracket Play (Depending on the number of teams per division). All matches will be best of 3 games to 25 with the deciding game, if necessary, to 15. 3 team pool will play 3 sets to 25.

7:40 AM start both days
2:40 PM wave start on start on Saturday

Turn clocks forward on Sunday

WHAT “CLASSIC” VS “CLUB” USUALLY MEANS:

  • Classic– Broader entry standards, designed for developmental or recreational players.
  • Club– Typically higher qualifying standards, for competitive and experienced players.
  • AM Wave– Morning session
  • PM Wave – Afternoon/Evening session

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ADMISSIONS: Weekend Pass $31, Day Pass $21, Kids 11 under Free

AWARDS: 1st and 2nd place Medals & Shirts for Gold Division, 3rd will receive Silver Plaques. and All Tournament will receive Medals.

HOTELS: Housing Information. Contact Kathy Beal kathy@thenikecircuit.com and Tae E tae@thenikecircuit.com

TEAM CHECK IN LOCATION AND TIME: Check in will take place at each playing site 60 minutes before you play. AAU Rosters will be required at Check in.

FACILITY RULES: There will be a NO TOLERANCE policy for misbehavior by players/teams and spectators in the venues. Ball Handling is allowed on the volleyball courts only.

Coolers and outside food and drink are NOT ALLOWED in the playing facilities. Only water and sports drinks may be brought inside the facilities.

Violation of these policies or any other general misbehavior’s may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the day.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS: There will be a athletic trainers available to tape and assist with minor injuries and serve as a first responder to more serious injuries. Athletes must provide tape and pre-warp for any pre-existing needs. Tape and pre-wrap are only provided by the tournament for emergency purposes.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Justin Basovsky, footin86@hotmail.com, 847 -553-5297

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Rockford, Illinois
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March 7, 2026 – March 8, 2026 in Rockford, IL

2026 Rockin’ Rockford AAU Grand Prix