We're excited to welcome the following conventions and sporting events to Rochester in January and February, 2024.

 

2024 Can-Am Volleyball; Rochester Volleyball Club/ PacebootLegger Volleyball 

Pace Bootlegger Volleyball was formed in 1979 and has a long tradition of excellence. The Rochester Can-AM Tournament that happens annually and is a two day, stay to play tournament. Over 45 teams will travel into Rochester to compete to qualify for Boys Nationals. 

  • January 6-7, 2024 at TriCounty Sports Complex, Roberts Wesleyan University, Main Street Armory and Nazareth University

  • Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites - Rochester/Victor, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Courtyard by Marriott/Penfield, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Fairfield Inn and Suites Rochester East/Webster, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Webster, Hampton Inn Rochester-Webster, Homewood Suites - Victor, Holiday Inn Express - Victor, Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites, Tri-County Sports Complex

  • Attendees: 3,500

 

2024 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 13-15, 2024 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex

  • Hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton-Rochester, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester-Downtown, Holiday Inn Rochester-Downtown, Hyatt Regency Rochester, The Strathallan Hotel, a DoubleTree by Hilton

  • Attendees: 2,500

 

2024 VFX Hocus Pocus; VolleyFX

VolleyFX is a premier volleyball club in NYS and prides themself in providing the best coaching and training for young athletes. They aim to enhance student athletes' life skills through ethics and athletic development. VolleyFX hosts three all girls tournaments annually that take place between January and March with athletes ranging from 12 years old to 18 years old. Athletes and families will travel in from all over the North East and Canada to compete in Hocus Pocus, Winter Challenge and March Madness, which will be held in multiple locations across Monroe County. 

  • January 27-29, 2024 at Pinnacle Athletic Campus Tri-County Sports Complex McQuaid Brockport

  • Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites - Rochester/Victor, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester/Henrietta, Holiday Inn Express Irondequoit, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Webster, Microtel Inn by Wyndham - Rochester/Victor, Hampton Inn Rochester-Webster, Homewood Suites - Victor, Holiday Inn Express - Victor, Hampton Inn Rochester/ Irondequoit, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Tri-County Sports Complex, Microtel Inn by Wyndham -Macedon

  • Attendees: 2,500

 

2024 Raymond Kayser Memorial Bonspiel; Rochester Curling Club Inc. 

Helenne Kayser donated the Kayser Bonspiel Trophy and medals to the GNCC for the winners of the first event of a mixed bonspiel in 1984 in memory of her husband, Raymond Kayser. Patterned after the Francis Dykes, it is for mixed curling teams with players at least 21 years of age and having 5 or less years of curling experience. This event will be co-hosted with the Buffalo Curling Club, with games played both in Rochester and Buffalo.

  • February 1-4, 2024 at Rochester & Buffalo Curling Club 

  • Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area

  • Attendees: 200

 

2024 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.

  • February 1-4, 2024 at Tim Horton's Iceplex 

  • Hotels: Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, Country Inn & Suites Rochester University Area, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece, Hampton Inn & Suites - Rochester/Victor, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown, Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Holiday Inn Express - Victor, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Webster, Holiday Inn Express- Greece, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Rochester Marriott Airport, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

  • Attendees: 2,000

 

NY Embody Dance Conference- 2024; Embody Dance Conference 

Embody Dance Conference is a three day, contemporary dance experience with a goal to cultivate a safer, more inclusive dance community. During the three days dancers will engage in movement classes, as well as mental health seminars designed specifically for dancers. The conference also provides seminars for dance teachers and parents to support them through their athletes journey. 

  • February 1-4, 2024 at Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown

  • Hotel: Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown

  • Attendees: 300

 

2024 Rochester Classic

Roughly 2,500 athletes will be traveling in from all over New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and the northeast to compete in Rochester for the 2024 Rochester Classic.

  • February 17-19, 2024 at RIT's Gordon Field House

  • Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester

  • Attendees: 2,500

 

2024 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 17-19, 2024 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex

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

  • Attendees: 1,500

 

2024 VFX Winter Challenge (Week 1) 

VolleyFX is a premier volleyball club in NYS and prides themself in providing the best coaching and training for young athletes. They aim to enhance student athletes life skills through ethics and athletic development. VolleyFX hosts three all girls tournaments annually that take place between January and March with athletes ranging from 12 years old to 18 years old. Athletes and families will travel in from all over the North East and Canada to compete in Hocus Pocus, Winter Challenge and March Madness, that will be held in mutilple locations across Monroe County. 

  • February 24-25, 2024 at Tri-County Sports Complex, Pinnacle Athletic Campus

  • Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites - Rochester/Victor, Courtyard by Marriott/Brighton, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Courtyard by Marriott/Penfield, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Webster, Microtel Inn by Wyndham - Rochester/Victor, Homewood Suites - Victor, Holiday Inn Express - Victor, Pinnacle Athletic Campus, Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield, Microtel Inn by Wyndham -Macedon

  • Attendees: 1,500