International Women's Baseball Center

Every donation to the IWBC in October will have their name added to a drawing for an autographed copy of the book All the Way: The Life of Baseball Trailblazer Maybelle Blair by Kat D. Williams. To donate to the IWBC online or by mail, visit iwbc.org/donate/

Thanks to everyone for making the Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park groundbreaking event so memorable. We were overwhelmed by the support of local organizations, student volunteers, and passionate speakers. Thank you Rockford for your commitment to leveling the playing field. #APlaceofTheirOwn

A great day for a groundbreaking! #APlaceofTheirOwn

The festivities are set for Monday, October 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. just inside of the ticket booth entrance of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park. Special thanks to the Rockford Park District and Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce, our Groundbreaking Partners.

Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.

Rockford to host nation’s largest girls’ baseball tournament Three events planned for the Rockford region in July 2026 will put a spotlight on the past, present and future of girls' and women's baseball.

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Thanks again to Midway Village for inviting me to World War II Days. I talked about women's baseball in the war effort and how the Peaches' legacy is celebrated and continues to bring international attention to Rockford. 12-year-old me would be geeking out that I'm still doing this work in 2025.

Who needs a Peaches beanie? Stop by WW2 Days at Midway Village for all of your Peaches needs. @iwbc4me.bsky.social

We are back at World War II Days at Midway Village until 3pm with all of your favorite Rockford Peaches gear and goodies. Come see us on the 2nd floor of the Red Barn inside the village. #WWIIDays #MidwayVillage #RockfordPeaches #ALOTO

Beyer Stadium ticket booth

Peaches championship celebration.

Ryan's heritage trail map.

The cup is coming home! The Women's Baseball World Cup will be played in Rockford next summer.

Another banger presentation by @ryangw27.bsky.social at Midway Village on women in baseball during WW 2 to current.

We are all set for this year's World War II Days at Midway Village. Come see us on the 2nd level of the Red Barn. #MidwayVillage #APlaceOfTheirOwn #RockfordPeaches

Enjoy networking, a special program with featured guests, photo opportunities with Maybelle Blair, and light food, beverages and music. Special thanks to the Rockford Park District and Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce, our Groundbreaking Partners.

The festivities are set for Monday, October 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. just inside of the ticket booth entrance of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park.

Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.

Don't miss World War II Days this weekend at Midway Village Museum. SPoRT Apparel will be there with your favorite Rockford Peaches gear and our project coordinator will be talking women's baseball during WWII on Saturday. More information at the link below!
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Wrapping up a great Women in Baseball Conference: Baseball Operations Panel: Nicole Briscoe (ESPN), Hannah Snedecor (Rockford Rivets), Alisha Wetzl (Savannah Bananas), moderator Cathy Headley

Excited to welcome Naomi Ryan to the Women in Baseball Conference, "Breaking Barriers with Biomechanics: Dr. Kristen Nicholson Leads the Wake Forest Pitching Lab into the Future"

Now up at the Women in Baseball Conference: Leslie Heaphy, “New York Bloomer Girls”

Back from break! Up next in the Women in Baseball Conference: Barrett Snyder, "Rachel Balkovec: A Comprehensive Profile"

Batting clean up for the morning session of the Women in Baseball Conference: Liz Thompson, "A New Scorebook"

Next up at the Women in Baseball Conference: Bill Pruden, "Ashley Bratcher: The Rewards and Challenges of Life Beyond the Diamond"

The Women in Baseball Conference kicks off today with Qingyi “Red” Li, "The Cost to Love: Japanese Women’s Struggle and Rebellion against Patriarchy Through Baseball Storytelling".

Up now in the Women in Baseball Conference: Roberta J. Newman, “Beer and Silver Bullets: The Role of Women’s Baseball in Branding Coors Light”

We are proud to partner with Old Fort Baseball Co. on the Support Women’s Baseball Collection — celebrating the past, present, & future of women on the diamond. A portion of proceeds goes to IWBC's support of women’s baseball initiatives. Check it out! www.oldfortbaseballco.com/womensbaseball

Coming up at the Women in Baseball Conference: My Baseball Story Panel with C.C. Ford and Donna Cohen, moderated by Kat Williams

On deck for the Women in Baseball Conference: Cathy Headley, “The Unsung Hero: Chaperones in the AAGPBL”

2026 Women's Baseball World Cup - International Women’s Baseball Center July 22-26, 2026 About WBSC World Cup The WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup is an international tournament for women’s national baseball teams, sanctioned by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (W...

Family and Fans Preferred Hotel options for the Women's Baseball World Cup group stage are now available for July 2026. Visit our World Cup page for more information. #WomensBaseballWorldCup #GoRockford
www.iwbc.org/worldcup/