Rockford College 5050 East State Street Rockford IL 61108-2393 Office Phone: (815) 226-4085 Office Fax: (815) 226-4166 Welcome The Rockford College Athletic Department, on behalf of the entire Rockford College body, would like to welcome you to our institution.

This information is designed to help and assist you in planning your visit to our campus and provides you with directions, lodging/restaurant guide, athletic training information, parking, admission fees, sports specifics, sports information, and a staff directory.  If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to call the athletic department at (815) 226-4085.  We hope you enjoy your visit to the beautiful Rockford College campus and facilities.

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Parking Information

For all athletic contests, there are two main parking lots where visitors may park free of charge.  Parking lot E, east of Seaver Center, is the primary parking for most athletic events.  Parking lot A, located on the east side of main campus road upon entrance.  Both parking lots are within a short walking distance to all athletic events.

Locker Rooms

Locker rooms are located on the first level of Seaver Center.  Signs will indicate locker room assignments.  Towels and locks will not be provided.  Rockford College is not responsible for items and valuables in the locker room.

Admission Fees

Admission fees are charged for football, volleyball, soccer, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.  All other sports are free of charge for the fans.  The admissions fees for RC events are as follows (tournament ticket prices may be higher):

ADULT (18 & Older) - $ 5.00

COLLEGE STUDENT (with ID) - $3.00

STUDENT (K-12) - Free

Athletic Training

The Rockford College Athletic Training Staff welcomes you to the Rockford College campus.  The following information is included to let you know about the athletic training services that will be available for you when you come to Rockford College.  The athletic training room is located on the northeast side of the Seaver Center.

Rockford College will provide the following at home events:  Water (coolers on all team sidelines) and cups (please supply your own bottles); Ice and bags (located on all team sidelines); Bench Towel; Vacuum splints; Crutches; Emergency communication devices; Therapeutic modalities* such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, hydrocollator packs, ice packs and warm or cold whirlpools.  A Certified Athletic Trainer will be provided at all home varsity events.  If taping or wrapping services are necessary, the visiting team must provide all supplies.

Please let us know if there is anything else you may need when you, your student athletic trainer, or team visit the campus by contacting Head Athletics Trainer Susan Stevenson at (815) 394-5075.

Sports Information

The Rockford College sports information office will be happy to assist visiting teams in the distribution of their post-event results.  We contact all the local Rockford-area media and A.P., after each contest.  Additionally, information will be sent to the visiting S.I.D.’s office.  Results will also be posted on our website at www.rockford.edu as soon as possible after each event.  Current rosters, schedules and statistics can also be found on our web site.

We request a list of media contacts – with phone number and/or fax number - at least 24 hours in advance of a contest.  Please define whether each contact will need a call with a score only, fax of a box score only or fax of the complete statistical package.  Media lists can be sent to us via e-mail at (dhowell@rockford.edu).

The StatCrew system is used for football, men’s & women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s & women’s basketball, baseball, softball, and tennis.  In the above mentioned sports, we would appreciate receiving an e-mailed StatCrew roster file the day before the game, as well.  In most cases, result packets will be made within 15 minutes after the conclusion of the event.  We will also e-mail StatCrew game files to visiting S.I.D.s. 

If you know you will have media in attendance, please call (or have them call) at least one day in advance to reserve a spot in the press area.  Likewise, if you will have electronic media attending, and will need a phone outlet, please make sure to call us at least one week ahead of time. 

Rockford College Facilities

Seaver Center is the campus sports complex.  It includes a swimming pool, basketball court, weight room, fitness center, athletic training room, classrooms, and faculty offices.  It was given in memory of Frank R. Seaver and also honors his wife.

Ernst E. Smith Athletic Fields made possible by a memorial established by his children, Stanton K. Smith Sr. and Frances Smith Shafer Brown, include baseball and softball diamonds and a practice soccer and football field.

John S. and Hope Barnes Tennis Courts were built with a bequest from Mr. And Mrs. Barnes, long-time supporters of the college.  Mr. Barnes served on the board of trustees from 1916 until his death in 1933.

Sam Greeley Field is the competition site for the soccer and football teams. Mr. Greeley was a trustee emeritus, former trustee chairman and CEO of Masonite Corporation of Chicago.

Local Restaurants

Applebee’s…………………..……(815) 226-8818
Cheddar’s…………………………(815) 277-1433
Chili’s…………..…………………(815) 277-0188
Damon’s.....…………..…………..(815) 484-1000
Hoffman House……  ………….(815) 397-5800
Lino’s…………………………….(815) 397-2077
Machine Shed………......……...…(815) 229-3276
Mary’s Market Café……………..(815) 397-7291
Old Chicago Pizza………………..(815) 227-4040
Old County Buffet……………….(815) 394-1702
Olive Garden…………………..….(815) 399-3176
Outback Steakhouse……………...(815) 398-2400
Papa John’s Pizza………………..(815) 398-7272
Tumbleweed……………..……….(815) 227-0192

Local Lodging

Baymont Inn....................................(815)229-8200

Best Western……………………..(800) 528-1234
Clock Tower Resort……………...(800) 358-7666
Comfort Inn………………………(800) 221-2222
Courtyard by Marriott……………(800) 321-2211
Fairfield Inn by Marriott…………(800) 228-2800
Hampton Inn……………………..(800) 426-7866

HiltonGarden Inn..........................(815) 229-3322
Holiday Inn………………………(800) 465-4329
Red Roof Inn…………………….(800) 843-7663
Residence Inn by Marriott………..(800) 331-3131

Sleep Inn...........................................(815)398-8900

Additional lodging and restaurant options are available by contacting the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 521-0843 or by visiting their website.