ROCKFORD, IL January 13, 2010– Rockford’s newest baseball team officially announced today that it’s team will be named the Rockford Foresters.  The name, which was submitted as part of a name the team competition that was conducted in November 2009, features a lumberjack mascot and sports the main colors green, white, gray and black.

“Not only was selecting a name for the team hard, but also all the logos to be associated with the team,” said Majority Owner and President Joe Stefani.  “Countless hours were spent by staff, other members of the organization and numerous individuals outside of the organization.  We feel that the Rockford Foresters name and logo represents Rockford being known as the “forest city” and it also represents the fighting spirit that many of the citizens of Rockford have and have shown during these tough economic times.”

David Rodriguez of O’Fallon, IL and Michael Diamond of Monmouth, IL both submitted the name Rockford Foresters out of a total of 421 names that were submitted via the team’s web site.  A random drawing was held and Rodriguez won the grand prize package of two season tickets in the VIP seats for the 2010 Inaugural Season which includes food & beverage, one parking pass, four t-shirts with the team’s logo on it and the opportunity to throw out a first pitch during Opening Day Weekend.  Diemond will receive two t-shirts with the team’s main and secondary logo on them.

Due to overwhelming demand for season tickets and with the team selling 237 seats so far, the Rockford Foresters will be extending their $79 season ticket special.  Fans can purchase any season ticket, minus the VIP season tickets, for only $79.  Season tickets can be purchased by calling the front office at 815-549-7487.