Save the date
Annual Induction Banquet
Every year we gather to celebrate the talent, camaraderie, and leadership USSSA provides at our Annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. The 30th annual banquet — honoring the Class of 2026 — includes a cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner, inductee testimonials, and time to socialize with family, friends, former adversaries, and Hall of Famers.
- When
- November 7, 2026
- Where
- Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 South Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61108 (I-90 and Business Rt 20 corridor)
- Tickets
- Dinner tickets can be purchased with Zelle to Brenda Paulson @ ilusssa@t6b.com — $60 per adult and $20 per child (12U).
- Lodging
- Radisson Hotel & Conference Center — call (815) 226-2100 and ask for the “IL USSSA Hall of Fame” room block: $124 + 14% tax, doubles or singles. Reduced-rate cut-off is October 7, 2026.
Hotel & lodging
Stay where the banquet is
The Hard Rock Casino is open a half-mile away on Rt 20 / Business 20 (East State Street) and its hotel has not been built yet, so rooms close to the casino may be in short supply. Make your room reservation at the Radisson early — the banquet is under the same roof, so you can enjoy the evening and take the elevator home.
- Hotel
- Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
200 South Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61108 - Reservations
- (815) 226-2100 — ask for the “IL USSSA Hall of Fame” room block
- Room rate
- $124 + 14% tax per night — doubles or singles
- Book by
- October 7, 2026 — the reduced rate ends after the cut-off date
Evening agenda
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm — Cash bar, silent auction, and raffles begin
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm — Dinner and induction ceremonies
- 8:00 pm — Socialize with family, friends, former adversaries, and old and new Hall of Famers
This event is the only fundraiser for the Illinois USSSA Hall of Fame. Proceeds from tickets, raffles, the auction, and advertising help defray the cost of the banquet. Donations — monetary or auction items — are always welcome; contact Brenda Paulson to contribute.
Program advertising
Sponsor ads & congratulatory messages
Reserve advertising space in our banquet program booklet — a great way to send a congratulatory message and support the Hall of Fame.
| Ad size | Price | Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Full Page — Color | $200 | Up to 2 photos |
| Full Page — Black & White | $100 | Up to 1 photo |
| Half Page — Color | $100 | Up to 1 photo |
| Half Page — Black & White | $50 | No photo |
To reserve ad space or contribute to the silent auction, contact Brenda Paulson at ilusssa@t6b.com.