2024 Golf Tournament Wrap Up

NAF 2024 Golf Tournament Group Photo

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, the Northside Athletes Foundation hosted its 34th annual golf tournament at the beautiful River Pines Golf Course in Johns Creek, GA. Thanks to our incredible sponsors and participants, we raised over $88,000 to keep supporting Youth Character and Leadership Development Through Sports.

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Celebrating Impact: Transformative Summer Camps for Youth Development

basketball camp

At NAF, we’re thrilled to share a heartwarming update from one of our beneficiaries, the Lion Pride Foundation. This organization supports the families of Lake Forest Elementary School, a Title I school* located in Sandy Springs and is dedicated to enhancing youth education and development through various programs and community initiatives. *(A Title I school…

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In Memoriam: Chris Tidwell

Christopher "Dodie" Tidwell

In memory of our great friend and 20 year Northside Athletes Foundation (NAF) board member Chris Tidwell. Chris was “ALL IN” with the mission of the NAF, “Youth Character and Leadership Development Through Sports”. After playing organized youth sports as a young man, Chris felt very strongly that the tough love from his coaches and…

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2024 Pickleball Tournament

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A Smash Hit! Vibes were high for the 2nd annual “Battle of the Paddle”! Blessed with perfect Spring weather and a sold-out crowd, we enjoyed great company along with tasty food, drinks, and tunes! The tournament was held at Bitsy Grant Tennis Center on April 27th, 2024. A bracket-style showdown had the co-ed teams battle…

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2023 Golf Tournament Wrap Up

2023 golf tournament group photo

On Thursday, October 29th, the Northside Athletes Foundation hosted its 33nd annual golf tournament, relocating to the scenic River Pines Golf Course in Johns Creek, Ga. With tremendous support from our incredible sponsors, we soared past our goal, raising over $93,000.

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NAF Pickleball Tournament 2023

Paddleball Tournament

The Junior Committee for the Northside Athletes Foundation held it’s first ever pickleball tournament, “Battle of the Paddle”, on April 29th, 2023. The event was a huge hit and sold out quickly.

We lucked out with beautiful weather and a fun group of players and spectators to kick off the inaugural tournament and we’re looking forward to growing this event in the years to come!

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NAF Supports Soccer in the Streets

Northside Athletes Foundation began supporting Soccer in the Streets in 2020 and so far has donated $94,190. About Soccer in the Streets Soccer in the Streets (SITS) offers a unique combination of soccer and life-skills programming to youth in communities, schools, and at MARTA StationSoccer locations. Soccer in the Streets has been at work in…

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2022 Golf tournament Wrap Up

2021 Golf Tournament players

2022 Golf Tournament Wrap Up On Thursday October 20th the Northside Athletes Foundation held its 32nd annual golf tournament at North Fulton Golf Course at Chastain Park and we raised over $85,000 with the help and support of our amazing sponsors. We had great weather and friendly competition, all in support of our mission of…

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