NATION’S LARGEST GIRLS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT SCORES A WIN FOR TOURISM IN MONROE COUNTY

​Monroe County will welcome thousands of athletes and spectators this weekend and next as it hosts the Premier Ice Prospects Roc City Girls Fest. This prestigious hockey tournament will feature 16 divisions and 194 teams, attracting more than 10,000 attendees to local hockey facilities across the county, including the Tim Hortons Iceplex.

The Roc City Girls Fest, taking place from October 25th-27th and November 1st-3rd, promises to be a thrilling showcase of female hockey talent. Players from all corners of the US will compete in the event, which is the largest girls hockey tournament in the nation.

“We’re excited to bring the Roc City Girls Fest back to Rochester for another year,” said Brian Oliver, Tournament Director. “The city’s rich hockey tradition and strong support for girls’ hockey make it the perfect place to showcase this incredible sport on a national level.”

“The growth of girls’ ice hockey has been remarkable, and Rochester has emerged as a leading center for this sport in the United States,” said Chris Woodworth, Executive Director of Tim Hortons Iceplex. “Premier Ice Prospects has been instrumental in this development, and we’re honored that they’ve chosen Rochester to host their renowned Roc City Girls Fest. This event is a testament to the dedication and talent of female athletes, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to our community.”

“The Roc City Girls Fest is a perfect example of the power of sports tourism to impact our local economy,” said Don Jeffries, President & CEO, Visit Rochester.  “The tourism and hospitality industry generates more than $1 billion in economic impact, and events like Roc City Girls Fest play an integral role in the strength of this industry. We are thrilled to welcome thousands of youth athletes and their families to Rochester for this event. While here for the competition, these visitors will stay in local hotels, dine at local restaurants, shop locally and further contribute to the economic impact of tourism.”

Based on the Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator, it is estimated that the ROC City Girls Fest will generate a total economic impact of over $10 million for Monroe County.

Premier Ice Prospects ROC City Girls Fest

When:
October 25-27 & November 1-3

Event Headquarters:
Tim Hortons Iceplex
2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road
Rochester, NY 14623

Full Event Information:
roc-city-girls-fest.premiericeprospects.com/details

Media Contact:
Brian Oliver
[email protected]

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ABOUT PREMIER ICE PROSPECTS
Premier Ice Prospects was created with a passion and focus to provide female players the MOST Premier experiences and exposure opportunities. Director of Girls' Hockey, Kathy Pippy and her team have worked with hundreds of NCAA D1 and US & Canadian National team players over the past 15 years. Their passionate leadership, along with the best relationships in the game, will continue to guide the current and future prospects to the next level.