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Colorado Military Families • Softball • Community

A one-day softball event bringing together military families and military-connected communities from across Colorado’s Front Range for competition, connection, and community.

September 12, 2026 All Star Park  ·  Aurora, Colorado
About the Event

More Than
A Ball Game

Diamond & Dogtags is a one-day military families softball event built around connection, camaraderie, and community. The goal is simple: create a welcoming environment where Colorado’s military-connected communities can come together for a day that feels both competitive and family-centered.

Four teams. Three games. One day. Participants may include service members, spouses, and military family members representing installations and military communities from across the Front Range.

At its core, the event reflects a broader commitment to supporting military families—not just in moments like this, but in the day-to-day realities they face, including challenges like food security that continue to impact many across the force.

Between rounds, the day pauses for a lunch and family activity break, including a casual kickball game and time for children and families to participate while teams reset for the championship.

Contact the Organizers
4 Competing Teams
3 Games Played
1 Day of Community
2 Regions Represented
Participating Regions

The Teams

Buckley Region
Aurora, Colorado
  • Buckley Space Force Base
  • Regional Military Community
Pikes Peak Region
Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Peterson Space Force Base
  • Fort Carson / Schriever / Air Force Academy

Team participation is intended to reflect military-connected communities and families from across Colorado’s Front Range.

September 12, 2026

Day of Play

8:00 AM
Gates Open & Arrival
Teams check in, families arrive, and the event day gets underway.
9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks, national anthem, team introductions, and a ceremonial first pitch.
11:30 AM
Lunch & Family Activity Break
A midday break for lunch, informal family activities, and a casual kickball game for children while teams reset.
4:00 PM
Awards & Closing
Recognition, community appreciation, and a closing celebration to wrap up the day.

★ Schedule subject to change as teams, timing, and final logistics are confirmed.

Partners

Supported By Those
Who Believe

Diamond & Dogtags is being organized through a coalition of military-connected organizations and community partners who believe in creating meaningful opportunities for military families to connect across the region.

Event Partners
Gold Crown Foundation
Colorado Rockies
Community Partners
Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Buckley Spouses Alliance
Event Information

Stay In
The Loop

This page is intended to serve as the central source for event information as planning continues. Additional details will be shared as teams, timing, and logistics are finalized.

For general questions, event coordination inquiries, or information related to participation, please contact the organizers directly.

Event Date September 12, 2026
Venue All Star Park — Aurora, Colorado
Event Information youremail@domain.com
Military Affairs Contact Rob Devall — Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Event Lead Katy Sedmak — QTS Federal

What To Expect

The current event concept is intentionally simple, family-friendly, and community-centered. This page will continue to evolve as planning moves forward.

  • One-day event format
  • Four teams and three games
  • Family activity break and kids kickball
  • Military-connected participation from across the Front Range
  • Updated details shared here as they are finalized

Questions can be sent to the event contact email listed here. A registration process, if needed later, will be shared separately once planning reaches that stage.

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