A day of softball, community competition, and fundraising is set to bring Nevada football and regional law enforcement together at Don Weir Field at Peccole Park in Reno for a charity event featuring multiple games and family-friendly activities.
Nevada football and regional law enforcement partners are inviting the community to attend the Third Annual Nevada Football v. The Law All-Stars Charity Softball Game and Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Tournament on Saturday, June 13, at Don Weir Field at Peccole Park.
The free, family-friendly event will bring together first responders, student-athletes, and the Northern Nevada community for a full day of softball, fun, and fundraising in support of Northern Nevada Concerns of Police Survivors and Northern Nevada Trauma Intervention Program.
The event will feature an all-day Battle of the Badges softball tournament between local law enforcement agencies, culminating in a marquee matchup between Nevada Wolf Pack Football and the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement “The Law” All-Stars.
“This event will showcase the very best of Northern Nevada through teamwork, service, and community. We are proud to stand alongside our hometown team, Nevada Wolf Pack Football, and our regional public safety partners for a day of friendly competition to support incredible local nonprofits, Northern Nevada COPS and the Northern Nevada Trauma Intervention Program. From the Battle of the Badges to our matchup with Nevada Football, this event is all about bringing people together and having fun while giving back to our community. Our team is ready to defend the title, and we look forward to seeing the stands filled with community members, families, and Wolf Pack fans,” said Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam.
"We are excited for the third year of this annual event, which brings our program and the first-responder community together to support Northern Nevada Concerns of Police Survivors and Northern Nevada Trauma Intervention Program. The new format combined with hosting here at Peccole Park offers a full day of action and entertainment for our community. Nevada Football looks forward to hosting and participating in this meaningful event," said Nevada Football Head Coach Jeff Choate.
Event activities will run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., including tournament games from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a marquee matchup from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Don Weir Field at Peccole Park, located at 1775 Evans Avenue in Reno.
The day will also include raffle prizes, a silent auction, static displays, family-friendly activities, a specialty concessions menu by Sodexo, and a home run derby with Empire Cat.
Community partners supporting the event include the University of Nevada, University of Nevada Athletics, Nevada Wolf Pack Football, Sodexo, Empire Cat, Corwin GMC, Scheels, Duncan Golf Management, Vista Awards, Sparks Police Association, Washoe County Deputies Association, Red Hawk Golf Course, Flowing Tide Pub, SingVan, Ferrari-Lund Real Estate, Mamma Celest’s Gastro & Pizzaria, CCP Painting and Construction Home Project, Dunn-Edwards Paining, Sports Clips, Kika’s All Kine Grindz, Shafer Equipment, LC Paint and Drywall, Primrose Schools, Lost Art Graphics, Morrey Distributing, Officer Bristol, Fireside Market, Reno Aces.
Participating agencies include the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department, Nevada State Police, University of Nevada Police – Northern Command, and Nevada Department of Wildlife.
