About the International Women’s Baseball Center

The International Women’s Baseball Center was created in February 2014 when a group of friends got together in Sunset Beach, California. Over pizza and beer, we discussed what seemed a glaring absence in the world of sports: a home for women’s baseball. There should be Hall of Fame, we said, and a museum. And what about an educational center, and a place where girls and women can come to play, coach, umpire, and learn about and enjoy the game? Out of that meeting came the IWBC and a determination to challenge the myth that girls and women don’t play baseball.

Rockford, Illinois became the logical place to put our mission into action. The city has a storied history in sports–especially in baseball. From Albert Spalding and Ross Barnes to the Forest City Nine, from the Rockford Peaches to the Rockford Starfires, Rockford has been and continues to be the “Cradle of Baseball.” Whether we are talking about the economic impact on the region or the emotional impact on that kid who has little else, Rockford knows sports matter. Once we came to Rockford, met the people, witnessed their dedication to sports history and learned of their mission of Reclaiming First we knew the IWBC had a home.

We are now launching a Capital Campaign to make the Center’s home a Reality in Rockford. Read more here.

Be a part of it all by participating in our Annual Golf Scramble to be held at the beautiful Ingersoll Golf Course in Rockford in partnership with The Society for Baseball Research

Individual Registration $100

Foursome Registration $400

But wait there is more!

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available

Hole in One Sponsor~ $250

Hole in One + Foursome~ $650

Base Hit Sponsor ~ Foursome + Breakfast Sponsor+ Corporate Recognition in Promo Materials+ Recognition on Course Signage~ $750

Double Sponsor ~ Foursome +Lunch Sponsor + Corporate Recognition in Promo Materials + Course Signage~ $1000

Triple Sponsor ~ Foursome + Industry Exclusive Sponsor+ Corporate Recognition in Promo Materials + Course Signage (2) ~ $2500

Home Run Sponsor ~ Two Foursomes +Corporate Recognition in Promo Materials + Course Signage (2) ~ $5000

Click on the Tickets button to reserve your spot or secure your sponsorship.

Contact Cathy Headley at Contact event using the form below. to learn more about sponsorships or make your arrangements offline.

Interested in participating virtually or organizing a scramble to support IWBC in your own community? Contact Margaret Reardon at Contact event using the form below.