Protect The Game

09/01/2026

IT'S GO TIME!

Colorado 2026 starts tonight at 6:00 p.m. MT!

Protect The Game trains veterans and their families to become youth sports officials, creating new opportunities for veterans while helping address the shortage of officials across the country.

Tonight, your gift can help us train and equip even more veterans. It costs approximately $1,100–$2,200 to train and equip a new official, and matching funds can make your gift go even further.

Let's put more veterans on the field and more officials in the game.

🔗 Donate NOW: ColoradoGives.org/Protect-The-Game

08/31/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 🎉

Colorado kicks off Sept. 1 at 6:00 p.m. MT, and your gift can help Protect The Game train and equip more veterans to become youth sports officials.

It costs approximately $1,100–$2,200 to train and equip a new official, giving veterans a new way to serve their communities while helping address the shortage of youth sports officials.

Your gift can go even further: the first $1 million raised online will be matched dollar-for-dollar, while matching funds remain available.

How many veteran officials can we support together?

💙 Give tomorrow starting at 6:00 p.m. MT:
ColoradoGives.org/Protect-The-Game

08/29/2026

Looking to do something a little different with your Tuesday evening?

We're kicking off 2026 in style at Coors Field on Sept. 1 (just a few days away!) during the Colorado Rockies game. Buy your tickets now, and $5 from every sale goes directly to the Youth Sports Giving Day Incentive Fund, supporting young athletes across the state.

Join us and hundreds of nonprofits as we kick off and celebrate year three of Youth Sports Giving Day! We can’t wait to see you there!

Rockies Game Details:
📅 Date: Sept. 1, 2026
📍 Location: Coors Field, Denver
⚾ Game Time: 6:40 p.m. MT

Secure your tickets now! https://am.ticketmaster.com/corockies/promotional-page?id=NDMyNw==

08/29/2026

What Gene says!

08/28/2026

Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day is coming this September! If you don't have your calendar in front of you, September begins next week! How many new officials can we help put on the field this Youth Sports Giving Day?

It costs approximately $1,100–$2,200 to train and equip one new official. Veterans receive the training, certification, uniforms, equipment, and connections they need to begin working in the sports world.

Communities across the country continue to face a shortage of qualified youth sports officials, while veterans are looking for meaningful opportunities, community, and purpose.

On Youth Sports Giving Day, your online gift can go even further. Starting September 1 at 6:00 PM MT, the first $1 million donated statewide will be matched dollar-for-dollar while matching funds remain available. DAF, IRA, and wire gifts also have access to a separate 1:1 match pool.

📅 Give starting September 1 at 6:00 PM MT through September 15.

🔗 Give to Protect The Game: ColoradoGives.org/Protect-The-Game

08/14/2026

🇺🇸 Hole Sponsors 🇺🇸
We are honored to have longtime partners and rookie supporters sponsoring holes at this year's golf tournament. From local businesses to community organizations across the country, these supporters help us deliver year-round programming for veterans nationwide.

Let's show them the same support they've shown us by visiting or making a purchase!

We appreciate you ALL!

08/14/2026

⛳️Home Run⛳️
This year's home run sponsors are Country Financial, Triple Crown Sports, and Pedersen Toyota. They have stepped up to the plate to help make this year's event a success.

Country Financial is trusted by over one million families to insure their lives and livelihoods. They provide auto, home, life, farm, and commercial insurance, alongside retirement planning and investment management, serving customers across 19 states.

Triple Crown Sports has been producing college and youth events for more than 40 years. With more than 150 events scheduled annually, their support has been instrumental in helping Protect The Game become what it is today.

Pedersen Toyota is your local dealership to explore the latest Toyota models in Fort Collins, CO, and the surrounding areas. Whether you're in the market for a reliable sedan, a versatile SUV, or a rugged truck, they have the perfect Toyota to suit your needs.
Protect The Game appreciates your support tremendously Triple Crown Sports, Pederson Toyota Fort Collins Co, and Jason Percha - COUNTRY Financial representative and Luke Stromquist - COUNTRY Financial representative!

08/12/2026

Well said by our awesome partner Mike Pereira!

"One of the things veterans miss most after military service is being part of a team again. Officiating provides that opportunity."

— Mike Pereira

At Battlefields to Ballfields, we believe purpose doesn't end with military service, it continues wherever leadership is needed.

08/12/2026

Grand Slam
Our 7th Annual Protect the Game Golf Tournament is presented by Flood and Peterson. Flood and Peterson are heavy hitters among U.S. insurance brokers and one of the largest privately held insurance brokerages in the country. Their values align closely with ours, which makes their support even more meaningful.

Their support means this year's golf tournament is already one for the books!

08/08/2026

This is a great one!

📅 November 9, 2026 | Sacramento, CA

Join us for the Battlefields to Ballfields Sacramento Invitational at the beautiful Del Paso Country Club for a day of golf, networking, and giving back.

Your participation helps provide scholarships that empower veterans to transition into sports officiating and continue serving their communities.

Event Schedule
☀️ 8:30 AM – Breakfast & Registration
⛳ 10:00 AM – Tee Off
🥂 3:30–5:00 PM – No-Host Bar Social, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & Silent Auction
🎤 Emcee: Mike Pereira

Registration
🏌️ Individual Golfer – $550
👥 Foursome – $2,200

Reserve your spot and help make a lasting impact on the lives of veterans across the country.