2025 MyHockey Empire State Cup; MyHockey
It is the goal at MYHockey Tournaments to provide the most rewarding tournament experience possible. They offer multiple playing dates for all classifications in attractive locations, to bring the best-matched competition together, while not forgetting that the ultimate goal is fun. Tournament sites and team hotels are chosen to enhance your team's performance on the ice and to provide a wealth of off-ice opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment. The staff is committed to providing all-tournament guests with excellent customer service before and during each of our events.
- January 18-20, 2025 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex and Lakeshore Hockey Arena
- Hotels: Rochester Marriott Airport, Holiday Inn Express - Rochester – Brighton, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University, Courtyard by Marriott – Brighton, Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester/Henrietta, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Henrietta, Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece, Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester South, Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport, Home2 Suites Rochester Henrietta, Doubletree by Hilton Rochester, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, Spark by Hilton, Henrietta,
- Attendees: 2,500
2025 VFX Hocus Pocus; VolleyFX
Roughly 118 girls volleyball teams, ages ranging from 12-18 year olds, will be in Rochester January 25th-26th competing in VFX Hocus Pocus. Athletes and their families are traveling in from all over the Northeast and Canada to participate.
January 25th-26th, 2025 at Tri-County Sports Complex, Main Street Armory, East High School and SUNY Brockport
Hotels: Best Western Inn & Suites Brockport, Best Western Plus Inn & Suites Victor, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown, Hampton Inn Brockport, Hampton Inn by Hilton Rochester Greece, Hampton Inn Rochester Irondequoit, Hampton Inn Rochester- Penfield, Hampton Inn Rochester- Webster, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Holiday Inn Express- Victor, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Rochester/ Webster, Holiday Inn Express Irondequoit, Holiday Inn Express- Greece, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece, Homewood Suites- Victor, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester- Greece, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Microtel Inn by Wyndham- Macedon, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area and the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
NY Embody Dance Conference- 2025; Embody Dance Conference
Dancers and families from across he Northeast will travel into Rochester for EMBODY, a nonprofit dance convention addressing the needs of the dance community. The three day innovative dance experience blends movement, mindset and mental health seminars designed for dancers while also providing support seminars for dance teachers and parents/guardians.
February 7th-9th, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Rochester
Hotels: Hyatt Regency Rochester
2025 Rochester Cup Challenge; Gene Harrington Hockey Tournaments
The Gene Harrington Tournaments are considered some of the most prestigious Hockey Tournaments in North America. They represent a unique opportunity for teams from Canada and the US to meet in Rochester, NY to compete in a Canada vs. USA atmosphere where each division is designed to provide equitable play.
- January 31, 2024 – February 2, 2025 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, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Holiday Inn Express- Greece, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Rochester Airport Marriott, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area
- Attendees: 2,000
2025 MyHockey Rochester Presidential Powerplay
It is the goal at MYHockey Tournaments to provide the most rewarding tournament experience possible. They offer multiple playing dates for all classifications in attractive locations, to bring the best matched competition together, while not forgetting that the ultimate goal is fun.
- February 15-17, 2025 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex
- Hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton – Rochester, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, Courtyard by Marriott/Brighton, Courtyard by Marriott/Penfield, Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece, Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport, Fairfield Inn South:RIT/Business Park, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta, Rochester Airport Marriott, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area.
- Attendees: 1,500
2025 International Fruit Tree Association Annual Conference
The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) is an international organization noted for its commitment to furthering the fruit tree industry. IFTA pursues world-class research, teaching and travel to advance knowledge, inspire innovation and build a global community of tree fruit professionals. IFTA has conducted numerous international meetings and events, providing timely, cutting-edge information at the Annual Conference, and its membership spans the globe.
· February 15-19, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Rochester
· Hotels: Hyatt Regency Rochester
· Attendees: 450
2025 Francis Dykes Memorial Bonspiel - Rochester Curling Club Inc.
The Rochester Curling Club and the Buffalo Curling Club are partnering to co-host the Francis Dykes Memorial Bonspiel. This is a tournament that is open to men curlers with 5 or less years of experience who are part of the Grand National Curling Club, which is primarily curlers in and around the east coast.
· February 20-23, 2025 at The Rochester Curling Club
· Hotels: Fairfield Inn South:RIT/Business Park
· Attendees: 220
2025 State Winter Games – Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches will visit Rochester in February 21-22, 2025 to compete in the 2025 State Winter Games. From Opening Ceremonies Friday night to thrilling competition in 7 sports Saturday, State Winter Games is an event you won’t want to miss! Sports include Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floorball, Gymnastics and Snowshoeing.
· February 21-22, 2025 at various locations with Opening & Closing Ceremonies at Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
· Hotels: Hyatt Regency Rochester, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, Wyndham Rochester Downtown.
· Attendees: 2000
2025 Rochester Ice Cats Friendship Tournament
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.
· February 28 – March 2, 2025 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex
· Hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton – Rochester, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester.
- Attendees: 750