Forest City Classic
Saturday, February 28 & Sunday, March 1, 2026
UW Health Sports Factory, Rockford, IL
EVENT INFORMATION
Questions: info@forestcityclassic.com, or call our office, 779-537-3412.
EVENT: Forest City Classic
DATES: February 28-March 1, 2026
GUARANTEE: Five Match Guarantee
DIVISIONS: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 GIRLS and 13-14U BOYS
LOCATION: UW Health Sports Factory, 305 S. Madison St. Rockford, IL 61104
CONTACT INFORMATION: info@forestcityclassic.com or 779-537-3412
ENTRY FEE: $300.00 due by February 2, 2026 (Acceptance is determined by date entry fee is received)
REGISTRATION: The deadline for entry is January 31, 2026, or earlier if capacity is reached. Registration for this tournament is available on Advanced Event Systems.
ACCEPTANCE PROCESS: Teams will be accepted based on the date of registration and registration payment.
Please make sure to submit the following:
ONLINE CHECK-IN: Will begin on February 20, 2026 through AES. Once you have performed online check in you will not be able to make any changes to your roster. To make changes please contact info@forestcityclassic.com
FORMAT: All matches will be best of 3 games to 25 with the deciding game, if necessary, to 15. There is no cap.
SCHEDULES: Will be posted by late Tuesday, February 24, 2026
OFFICIALS: The tournament will supply officials for all courts and matches.
TIE-BREAKERS: There will not be any tie-breaking games played. In the case of a tie, the teams will be ranked by head-to-head results. In the case of a 3-way tie: set percentage, and then, if necessary, point percentage.
UPDATES & CHANGES: All tournament updates and changes will be communicated to Club Directors and Coaches through emails sent via AES. Please ensure you have added all necessary email addresses to AES in order to stay up to date on all tournament information.
TEAM AWARDS: Awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams.
SPECTATOR ADMISSIONS:
Weekend General Admission - Valid for both Saturday & Sunday
Single Day Admission - Valid for either Saturday or Sunday
Kids Under 10, Players & Coaches are Free
ATHLETIC TRAINERS: An athletic trainer will be onsite at all times and available to tape and assist with minor injuries and serve as a first responder to more serious injuries. Athletes must provide tape and pre-wrap for any pre-existing needs. The tournament only provides tape and pre-wrap for emergency purposes.
FACILITY RULES:
REFUNDS:
Forest City Challenge-I
Sunday, January 11, 2026
UW Health Sports Factory, Rockford, IL
Forest City Challenge-II
Sunday, March 22, 2026
UW Health Sports Factory, Rockford, IL
Event Information:
Email info@StarzVB.com or call Chuck at 815-509-1339 with any questions
Hilton Garden Inn, 7674 Walton St. Rockford, IL
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This hotel has a few rooms available. To reserve, call Vee Jevremovic at 815-721-8531. He will help you.
Holiday Inn Express, 7552 Park Place, Loves Park, IL
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Embassy Suites by Hilton-Rockford Riverfront, 416 S. Main St. Rockford, IL - Booking Link
Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St. Rockford, IL
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Fairfield Inn & Suites, 7651 Walton St. Rockford, IL
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Radisson Hotel & Convention Center, 200 S. Bell School Rd. , Rockford, IL - Booking Link