The IWBC offers specially priced tickets for the Chicago White Sox “Gameday for the Girls” promotion on Saturday, May 9 at 6:10 p.m. CT at Rate Field in Chicago. Fans who purchase through a dedicated link can enjoy the game while directly supporting IWBC’s mission. www.gofevo.com/event/IWBC26
A Happy National Library Week to our colleagues at Howard Colman Library! Whether hosting exhibits, talking archives, or supporting athletes on and off the playing field, we make a great team at @Rockford University. Thanks for all you do! #NationalLibraryWeek #LoveYourLibrary #YouAreRU
Our project coordinator got chatty again on one of our new favorite podcasts, Unstoppable, about his work in women's baseball and the great events we're all looking forward to in Rockford this summer.
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Wishinig our friends at Rockford Public Library a happy National Library Week! From hosting exhibits of IWBC artifacts to offering resources and research assistance on local baseball history, we can always count on RPL. Thank you for all you do! #NationalLibraryWeek #LoveYourLibrary #ReadBaseball
SABR Central Illinois will host Dr. Kat Williams in a virtual Zoom meeting at 7:00 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Join us for a preview of all the women’s baseball events this summer, including the Women’s Baseball World Cup. Register in advance for this meeting:
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RU has long been an important and reliable friend to the IWBC. From hosting the annual Women in Baseball Conference to showcasing exhibits at Howard Colman Library, this strong support extends to housing every team headed to this year's Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage in the Rockford area.
On this #WorldCupWednesday, we tip our cap to our host and partner, Rockford University. For more information on the Women's Baseball World Cup, visit IWBC.org/worldcup. #BaseballWorldCupW #YouAreRU #APlaceofTheirOwn
You can do anything. #JackieRobinsonDay
On this #WorldCupWednesday, get to know our Group Stage venue, Rivets Stadium. Opened in 2006, the ballpark can host 4,000 and is home to the Rockford Rivets. For information on the World Cup, visit IWBC.org/worldcup. 📷: Northwoods League. #BaseballWorldCupW #GoRockford #APlaceofTheirOwn #Rivets
WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup 2026/2027 Groups announced. Find out who is headed to Rockford and Tainan this summer. The top 3 teams from each group will meet again in Rockford in 2027 for the World Cup Finals!
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#WorldCupWednesday #BaseballWorldCupW #GoRockford
Our volunteer app is live now and accepting registrations. Be close to the action and a part of history as the Rockford Region hosts the Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage this July! Volunteer sign up and more details at iwbc.org/worldcup! #BaseballWorldCupW #GoRockford #WBSC #WorldCupWednesday
🚨 Breaking News‼️ The full Group Stage is now set as Tainan (TPE) will host WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage 2026 a month after the conclusion of the Rockford group stage. More details on the link below! #BaseballWorldCupW #WorldCupWednesday #WBSC
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On what would have been her 129th birthday, and in celebration of the Newark Eagles' 1946 championship, we invite you to learn more about Effa Manley - team owner, savvy businesswoman, and fierce civil rights advocate. #EffaManley #WomensHistoryMonth #ReadBaseball
It's #WorldCupWednesday and we want you to know:
⚾️ Tickets are on sale!
⚾️ Volunteer info is available at the See Her Be Her screening at Rockford University this Saturday. Join us there!
⚾️ The Canada vs Puerto Rico qualifying tournament is coming up!
Details and more at www.iwbc.org/worldcup/
♫ Batter up! Hear that call! Now's the time... to plaaay ball! ♫
The real-life Rockford Peaches make an appearance in this 1943 home movie from the Dean Collection. The family brought their 8mm camera to this All-American Girls Professional Baseball League game during the Peaches' inaugural season.
Celebrating the Racine Belles, who were crowned AAGPBL champions 80 years ago this year. We're also thrilled the AAGPBL reunion will be in Rockford this July! Learn more about the Belles with this list and join us in further celebration this summer. #WomensHistoryMonth #RacineBelles #ReadBaseball
Spring has sprung and we're looking forward to the best summer ever!
This Saturday, Rockford University will host a free screening of the documentary, See Her Be Her. Saturday, March 28th in the Maddox Theatre at 7pm. IWBC will be there with information on the Women's Baseball World Cup and more. Join us! #SeeHerBeHer #WomensBaseballWorldCup #WomeninBaseball
Mark your calendar! Free screening of See Her Be Her next week as part of Rockford University's Forum Series. Find this and more on the WIBW event calendar (link in bio). #SeeHerBeHer #WomeninBaseball #GirlsPlayBaseball #RockfordUniversity
Single-day and all-week passes for the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage 2026 are officially on sale!
WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Rockford Tickets #WomensBaseballWorldCup #RockfordIL #WBSC
Our project coordinator, Ryan, returned to BaseballBiz on Deck to talk about all of the exciting women's baseball events happening in Rockford this summer as well as what's new on the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail. Check it out!
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Documenting and storytelling are key to educating students of all ages on the long, rich traditional of women in baseball. Find these titles in your local bookstore, library, or on our lists at bookshop.org/shop/IWBCReads. #WomensHistoryMonth #ReadBaseball #IWBCReads
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Thank you, Rockford Ravens Rugby for hosting us last night. We greatly appreciate the connections made and are looking forward to positive collaboration and fun events this year!
