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IWBC's mission to protect, preserve, and promote all aspects of women's baseball. Home of the 2026 Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage. Find us at iwbc.org
We are thankful every day to our veterans for your bravery, service, and countless sacrifices. Thank you.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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/
October 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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
October 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A great day for a groundbreaking! #APlaceofTheirOwn
October 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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.
October 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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
September 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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.
September 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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
September 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Updates and information are added regularly to our Women's Baseball World Cup page. Check it often! #WorldCupWednesday
www.iwbc.org/worldcup/
September 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #APlaceofTheirOwn
sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
September 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Good morning from beautiful Beyer Stadium!
August 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is now open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #IWBC sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
August 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Registration for the SABR / IWBC Women in Baseball Conference is now open! Visit the link to sign up or see the full schedule of presentations and events! #WomeninBaseball #BaseballConference #SABR #APlaceofTheirOwn
sabr.org/women-in-baseball-conference/
August 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Have you visited our display Celebrating Women in Baseball at the Rockford Public Library yet? There are objects from past international tournaments and teams, some of which will compete in the Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage at Rivets Stadium next summer. Check it out!
August 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Celebrating #WorldCupWednesday and last week's Peaches Night at the Rockford Rivets. A fun night of banner unveilings, 1st pitches, Living History League, and a Rivets victory. One year until the Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage comes to #RivetsStadium #RunUptotheWorldCup
August 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Donate $25 or more in August to the IWBC and be entered into a drawing for a Toni Stone Bobblehead. Please provide contact information when donating, either online or by check: iwbc.org/donate/ #APlaceofTheirOwn #StepUptotheSport
August 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Has it really been 2 years since we welcomed the USA Baseball Women's National Team to Beyer Stadium for an exhibition? A fun and hot couple of days at the ballpark! We can't wait until World Cup action comes to Rockford in July 2026! #RunUptotheWorldCup #BeyerStadium #CradleofBaseball #GoRockford
August 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Here we go! Find it on MLB com, MLB TV or the MLB app.
August 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Donate $25 or more this month to the IWBC and receive a signed copy of The Encyclopedia of Women and Baseball. Please provide contact information when donating. You can donate online or send a check. iwbc.org/donate/ #IWBCReads #ReadBaseball
July 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thank you Hard Rock Casino Rockford for hosting our Run Up to the World Cup partner reception this week. We are now less than a year away from when the Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage comes to Illinois for the 1st time. And with this local team, we are ready! #GoRockford
July 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
One year until the world comes to Rockford! Save the dates for July 22-27, 2026 when Rockford hosts the 2026 Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage! #WBSC #GoRockford #WBWC
July 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Leading off Women in Baseball Week: Sunday July 20th 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Ohio Village Diamonds vs Brewmasters and Deep River Grinders, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway Hobart Indiana 46342. For more information, visit The Ohio Village Diamonds. #WIBW2025 #VintageBaseball #Indiana
July 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Learn more about baseball icon Toni Stone, born on this date in 1921! #ReadBaseball #ToniStone #IWBCReads
July 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Proud to have Toni Stone, born OTD in 1921, featured on one of our memorial pylons. See this and more in our exhibit "Celebrating Women in Baseball: Rockford and Beyond" - on view at Rockford Public Library Main Branch through August. #WIBW2025 #ToniStone #ReadBaseball
July 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Perfect day at ABC Supply Stadium! Thank you Beloit Sky Carp!
July 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM