OZARK, Ala. (WDNews) — The Stars & Shields Classic softball tournament, originally scheduled for June 20, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date, according to Ozark Fire and Rescue.
Organizers said the decision was made after continued planning efforts showed that postponing the event would provide the best opportunity for a successful tournament benefiting participating agencies, the community and the Ozark Police Department Animal Shelter.
“As planning continued, it became clear that postponing the event would provide the best opportunity to ensure a successful tournament for the participating agencies, our community, and the Ozark Police Department Animal Shelter,” organizers said. “Rather than moving forward under less-than-ideal circumstances, we have chosen to take additional time to make this event everything we know it can be.”
Officials expressed appreciation for the support already shown by sponsors, vendors, volunteers and community members who planned to attend.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support already shown by our community, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and everyone who planned to attend,” the announcement stated. “The enthusiasm surrounding this event has been outstanding, and we remain committed to making the Stars & Shields Classic a fun, meaningful, and annual tradition.”
Organizers emphasized that the event has been postponed, not canceled, and said a new date will be announced in the future.
“This is a postponement—not a cancellation—and we look forward to announcing a new date in the near future,” organizers said.
The tournament is intended to benefit the Ozark Police Department Animal Shelter. Additional details, including a rescheduled date, are expected to be released at a later time.
