The 18th Annual OK Classic

The 18th Annual OK Classic supporting Opportunity Knocks
The 18th Annual OK Classic

About The 18th Annual OK Classic

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EVENT DETAILS

The 18th Annual OK Classic is right around the corner. The Classic is a full-day festival with fun for everyone that features a co-ed, 14-inch softball tournament, great local food and drinks, kids entertainment, contests, raffles and more. Each year, this event has a broad reach and attracts hundreds of players, spectators, and supporters from the local community and surrounding areas. The OK Classic was our original fundraiser back in 2007 and still serves as one of our most important days of the year to gather community in connection with the mission. 
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PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL! 

This event is a softball tournament and a festival, but it is most importantly an important fundraiser for OK. We need your help to hit our goal, so that we can keep building our mission to create opportunities and communities that will support Warriors as they live, work, learn, grow and connect within their community. Please consider making a donation. You can even do it directly toward a Warrior Fundraising Page.

FUNDRAISING GOAL & SUPPORT RESOURCES 

The OKC uses a Peer 2 Peer fundraising platform that allows players and teams to connect their friends, family, neighbors, colleagues and community members to the mission as supporters. The platform creates a page for each team and individual player, offering templates, toolkits, and a headquarters for their efforts to raise funds and awareness. We have prepared a Fundraiser’s Page, collecting all of these resources in a guide to help teams, players and supporters make the most of the platform and our collective efforts.

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WARRIOR FUNDRAISERS AT WORK

Warriors join up or are paired up with all of the teams playing in the event. These Warriors are working with their teammates toward our fundraising goals. We consider this event a great opportunity to show how we believe inclusion can and should look, in sports and in life. Here's one way we prove that. Click on the 'Donate Now' link and find your player's page to donate. Or...

CLICK HERE to view the WARRIORS AT WORK FUNDRAISING PAGE

BOMBS & BULLSEYES

Bombs & Bullseyes is our all-star hitting derby that blends power and precision. Swing for the fences, drop a ball in the bucket, or thread it through the hoop to rack up points. With Warrior Balls in play, every swing brings big drama and double-point excitement! We will host an adult and a kid division of this competition.

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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

EVENT DATE  |  Saturday, September 27, 2025

First Round Games Begin  |  8:00AM (subj to change based on total # of teams)

Mid Day Ceremonies - Pause Tournament Play  |  12:00 PM -- Greetings, Thanks & Mission Moment, followed by honors & prizes for top team and individual fundraisers

The Alex Kolovitz Memorial Warrior Showdown  |  12:30 PM -- Exhibition Game: OK Warriors vs. WSSRA Bobcats dedicated in memory of beloved Warrior & Bobcat Alex Kolovitz

Tournament Play Resumes  |  1:30 PM

Championship Game  |  7:30pm (subj to change based on total # of teams)

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 The OK Classic Charity Softball Tournament is a one day, co-ed, 14-inch, charity softball tournament, and festival in benefit of the Warriors at Opportunity Knocks. The proceeds generated from this event will allow Opportunity Knocks to continue to administer and expand all of its amazing programs. None of this would be possible without the tireless efforts of volunteers just like you. We thank you for your continued, selfless support. Nearly 120 volunteer slots will need to be filled to staff this event! We need you!

Please contact our Development Coordinator with questions:
Kelsey Hayes
Email: kelsey.hayes@opportunityknocksnow.org
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Date

Starts at:  September 27, 2025 7:30 AM
Ends at:  September 27, 2025 9:00 PM

Location

Veterans Park
7550 W 26th St
North Riverside,IL 60546 USA

Contact

Kelsey Hayes
7082679424
Kelsey.hayes@opportunityknocksnow.org

Why Participate?

A Team with No Limitations

At Opportunity Knocks, we believe in interdependence. We also believe in inclusion. We are hopeful that we can continue to build the Warrior presence at this event and find meaningful ways to connect teams, players, and families to the OK mission. We envision an inclusive community where all individuals experience access, presence and support. We will work to help build this community that is open and embracing every body, in every way and in all of its places. We are grateful for your part in that effort. Thank you for being a leader in the mission. 

How Your Support Makes a Difference

Providing Programs with Purpose

Our approach to programming centers on engagement. Every participant is supported and engaged. On average, we have 20 Warriors in a program block.  A $500 donation provides 1 Warrior with 1:1 support for 1 block of programming in an 8-week session. Your donations and fundraising efforts will go directly towards funding our programs for the Warriors. Without you our mission would not be possible.

Thank you for your support!