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Sports Foundation
Welcome to the Rochester Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3) created by the leadership of Rochester Sports to address the current and future need for sports and recreation facilities in the Rochester, MN, area. We build the bridges necessary between our community, government, and private sector to make these projects solid and sustainable.
ROCHESTER, MN SPORTS
BY THE NUMBERS
Rochester is also home to the largest public-private partnership in Minnesota history, the Destination Medical Center—a 5-year $5.6 billion economic development initiative. Exciting growth is happening in Rochester, and now’s the time to get involved! Minnesota’s Rochester is the place to be for investment in amateur sports events and tourism.
111
2024 Tournament Events held in Rochhester MN
176K
2024 total Event
Attendees
27,931
2024 sport event hotel Room Nights Generated
$25.28M
2024 Sports Direct economic
Impact in Rochester
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Something BIG is coming to Rochester
Rochester Sports Foundation to participate in Rochester Sports & Recreation Complex Working Group
The City of Rochester, Parks & Recreation Department and TSP + Bolton and Menk have developed a conceptual plan for the RSRC that has a focus on Outdoor Sports and Recreation opportunities for community access and sports tournaments. The design currently includes Baseball / Softball fields, multi-use rectangle fields, a playground, a walking trail and other site amenities. As part of that work, the City is interested in hearing from an equitable cross-section of community members to provide insight into the design and refinement of the Recreation and Sports Complex. Together with the City and TSP + BM, we seek to co-facilitate a Working Group effort that best represents and advocates for missing community perspectives and values in the outcome of the complex.
Foundation awards $10K in Grants at the Rochester Sports Banquet
With a packed house at the Rochester Event Center, the 19th Annual Rochester Area Sports Banquet was held to recognize the achievements of local area athletes, teams and coaches. Guest speaker Minnesota Viking Hall of Famer John Randle spoke to the group.
Congratulations to all of the event's nominees - we are all proud of their leadership and achievements in their respective sports.
Progress to Date on Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex
Board members Kelly Nowicki, Chris Terry, Pat Sexton, Carole Shulman, Chad Behnken, Joe Powers, Becca Tesch and Doug Holtan (via phone) along with staff Ed Hruska and guest Ben Boldt discussed the progress to date and upcoming action of the new complex.
Rochester Sports Foundation to Award $10,000 to Local Sports Groups
RSF Sports Complex July Update
RSF Receives Grant from Rochester Business
Rochester Sports Banquet Silent Auction is a huge success!
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Welcome to the Rochester Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3) created by the leadership of Rochester Sports to address the current and future need for sports and recreation facilities in the Rochester, MN, area. We build the bridges necessary between our community, government, and private sector to make these projects solid and sustainable.
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Your contribution will help our team conduct outreach with potential investors to attract athletics fundraising and investment in Rochester.