Rockford RiverHawks

Thanks for considering the Rockford RiverHawks in your 2010 marketing campaign. Our sponsors have found our venue to be a great way to get exposure to people who have discretionary income.

About the RiverHawks

Attendance averaged approximately 2,800 a game in 2009. The team totaled 120,000 for the year and a quarter of the home schedule were sellouts.
The RiverHawks have drawn more than 100,000 fans in each of the last six seasons. Average attendance has increased approximately 40 percent over that span.
Our fan base is families with children 18 and under, homeowners, people with annual household incomes averaging more than $75,000, according to our fan surveys. These are people with discretionary spending power who are making a decision to entertain their families and get the best value for the dollar.
The RiverHawks drew more than 5,500 for 2009 Frontier League All-Star Game festivities.
The RiverHawks are new members of the Northern League, the dean of independent professional baseball leagues. Other league members include: Gary, Joliet, Schaumburg and Lake County, all in suburban Chicago; Fargo-Moorhead, Kansas City and Winnipeg.
In addition to our home schedule, we hosted more than 200 games, events, etc. in 2009:
o Rockford College’s entire home schedule
o Northern Illinois vs. UW-Milwaukee baseball
o NCAA postseason baseball
o Area high-school teams
o Numerous American Legion, travel ball, etc. tournaments
o Taste of Rockford
More than 200,000 came to Road Ranger Stadium in 2009.
More than a quarter million live in the core cities of Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Cherry Valley and Belvidere. More than 2 million live within an hour’s drive, including the following communities.
o Less than 30 minutes: Beloit, Janesville, Clinton, Delavan
o Less than 60 minutes: Elgin, DeKalb, Sycamore, Freeport, Crystal Lake.