NEWS
Proposed Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex
On August 16, 2023, the Rochester Sports Board of Directors, alongside the Rochester Sports Foundation (RSF) Board of Directors, voted unanimously to support the newly proposed Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex.
The proposed 90-acre outdoor complex will feature twelve fully turfed multi-sport fields and twelve outdoor pickleball courts. The 125,000 square foot indoor complex is recommended to accommodate a variety of sports options including eight full sized basketball courts, sixteen volleyball courts or twenty-four pickleball courts that can be interchanged and flexibly used.
The estimated cost of this facility is $65M. No new increase to taxes will be needed as this project will be funded by an extension of Rochester’s local option sales tax. However, to achieve this funding source the citizens will be asked to vote for the complex, along with three other city projects, at the special election on November 7, 2023.
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Fun to be had at Sports Night
June 19, 2018The 36th Annual Rochesterfest is well underway at Soldiers Field, and Rochester MN Sports is proud to once again have a hand in organizing "Sports Night" taking place tomorrow night (Wed., June 20) on the East Ballfield from 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Determining Exact Economic Impact
May 29, 2018It was reported that Super Bowl LII brought $400 million into the Twin Cities local economy. While some businesses were overwhelmed, others were not. Businesses with the right product and location flourished. There is no doubt you get out-of-town visitors with events, but how many is difficult to accurately determine. Over 1 million visitors attended the Super Bowl LIVE at Nicollet Mall over the 10 days of festivities, with 1.4 million visiting the Mall of America during that same time. But how much each visitor spends and where they spend it is a challenge to track.
NJCAA Softball Championship Provides Thrilling Competition
May 22, 2018For the 13th consecutive year, eight of the best collegiate softball teams in the nation made their way to Rochester, MN to participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Softball Championship this past weekend. Great weather, and even better competition on the field, made for one of the best Championships to date.
Big Weekend of Wrestling!
May 15, 2018The Northern Plains Regional Championships will be coming to the RCTC Regional Sports Center this weekend, May 18 - 20. USA Wrestling’s regional events are contested in Freestyle and Greco-Roman, the only two styles of wrestling at the Olympic level.
MN USA Wrestling State Freestyle & Greco Returns to Rochester
May 8, 2018The MN USA Wrestling State tournament returns to Rochester this weekend for the first time since 2015. The state tournament will be held at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium and Exhibit Hall this coming weekend and will feature over 1000 wrestlers from around the state of Minnesota.
Just For Kix Dance Nationals in Rochester this Weekend
April 24, 2018The Just For Kix "Together We Dance" regional competitions are hosted all across the area each year, and Rochester has enjoyed playing host to these Just For Kix regional events. When Just For Kix returns to the city this weekend, however, it will be a new and exciting experience - Rochester is hosting the first-ever Just For Kix national-level competition at Mayo Civic Center! Creating a national event has been something that has been an evolving discussion and having it in the Arena and Auditorium should create an energetic, fun atmosphere for the competitors and spectators.