Yes, Rivets Stadium has a full concession stand with a large variety of food and beverage choices. Along with a full bar that offers various beers, wines, and mixed drinks.
All teams play a 72-game regular season schedule (36 home/36 away) from late May thru mid-August.
More information on our Host Family Program can be found HERE
Players are placed with “Host Families.” These are families who open their home to our players and have them live with them for the summer.
Players on this team are from all over the country. They play predominantly Division I college baseball during the school year and then join Collegiate Summer League teams from June through August.
Yes, more than 100 players with Northwoods League ties get drafted every year in the Major League Baseball Draft. Out of those players, a number of them will work their way onto Major League Clubs.
During the regular school year when the players are on their university teams, they use composite aluminum bats. Wood Bat Leagues allow players who have aspirations to play professional baseball the opportunity to experience playing with wood bats. It also allows scouts from Major League Baseball teams to see how hitters fare with wood bats.
Teams in the Northwoods League feature the elite college players from around the country. Many of the players in this league have a high chance of being drafted by Major League teams.
No. The players are not paid. They have amateur status and must have college eligibility to play in the league.
Parking will be $5. The money will be donated to local charities in Rockford.