Visit Rochester is looking forward to welcoming the following conventions and sporting events to Monroe County this March.

 

2024 VFX Winter Challenge / 2024 VFX March Madness 18u & 14u / 2024 VFX March Madness 16u & 12u /  VolleyFX

VolleyFX's goal is to be the premier girl's volleyball club in New York. They provide a variety of opportunities for players to learn, experience and compete. They host multiple competitive tournaments from January through March for all age ranges. They aim to encourage their athletes to build confidence by playing big, playing aggressive and playing together. 

  • March 2-3 and 30-31, 2024 at Pinnacle Athletic Campus

  • Hotels: Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport, Hampton Inn & Suites - Rochester/Victor, Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield, Hampton Inn Rochester-Webster

  • Attendees: 1,500

 

2024 MYHockey Rochester Rumble / MyHockey

It is MYHockey's goal to provide the most rewarding tournament experience possible. They offer multiple playing dates for all classifications to bring the best matched competition together, while not forgetting that the ultimate goal is fun.

  • March 8-10, 2024 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex

  • Hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, Courtyard by Marriott/Brighton, Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece, Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport, Fairfield Inn South:RIT/Business Park, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Rochester Marriott Airport

  • Attendees: 2,400

 

TASP-2024/ The ASSN For The Study of Play (TASP)

The Association for the Study of Play is the premier professional organization in academia dedicated to research and theory construction regarding play throughout the world. They are celebrating their 50th anniversary of play research here in Rochester at the Strong National Museum of Play. 

  • March 20-24, 2024 at The Strong Museum

  • Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown

  • Attendees: 150

 

2024 Level 6-10 NY State Championships/ USA Gymnastics 

Roughly 1800 will be in Rochester to compete for the NYS Level 6-10 Championships at the Golisano Training Center. 

  • March 22-24, 2024 at Nazareth University - Golisano Training Center

  • Hotels: Del Monte Lodge- A Renaissance Hotel & Spa, The

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Webster, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester-Greece, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

  • Attendees: 3,000

 

2024 Women's Bowling Championship / East Coast Conference (ECC)

11 teams will compete for the East Coast Conference Women's Bowling Championships at AMF Dewey Garde Lanes. The teams competing are Adelphi University, Bryant University, Daemen University, D'Youville University, Kutztown University, Mercyhurst University, Molloy University, Roberts Wesleyan University, Saint Anselm College & St. Thomas Aquinas College. 

  • March 22-24, 2024 at AMF Dewey Garden Lanes

  • Hotels: Hampton Inn By Hilton Rochester Greece, Holiday Inn Express- Greece

  • Attendees: 120

 

2024 Rochester Ice Cats Friendship Festival / Rochester Ice Cats

The Rochester Special Hockey, members of Special Hockey International – a division of USA Hockey, is an organization that specializes in providing training in the game of ice hockey for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Rochester Friendship Festival is a hockey festival for numerous teams composed of, and for, individuals with developmental disabilities. This event is held in Rochester because the community is home to the Rochester Ice Cats, a member of the American Special Hockey Association. The team’s mission specializes in providing training in the game of ice hockey for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Rochester Ice Cats / Rochester Special Hockey organization is composed of players of all ages who enjoy learning the game of hockey. For the athletes that participate in the Rochester Friendship Festival, the sport has allowed many players to achieve their dreams of playing a game that many of their siblings, friends and pro players participate in. More than 350 players, coaches and fans are expected to visit Rochester for this weekend’s event. 

  • March 23-24, 2024 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex

  • Hotels: Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester

  • Attendees: 360

 

2024 Eastern Zone Age Group Swimming Championships / Fairport Area Swim Team (FAST) 

 Qualified athletes 14 and under will compete  in this USA Swimming event. Events will include 50, 100, 200, 500 freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, fly & individual medley.

  • March 27-30, 2024 at Webster Aquatic Center

  • Hotels: Courtyard by Marriott/Penfield, Fairfield Inn and Suites Rochester East/Webster, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown, Hampton Inn By Hilton Rochester Greece, Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield, Hampton Inn Rochester-Webster, Hampton Inn Rochester/ Irondequoit, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Webster, Holiday Inn Express Irondequoit, Holiday Inn Express- Greece, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta

  • Attendees: 1,700