Events
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2025 Aussie Legends Pickleball Classic
The second event in our Signature Sport Series - introducing the Aussie Legends Pickleball Classic!
⏰ 3:30pm - 7pm (3:30pm registration, 4pm pickle-off)
📍 QLD Tennis Centre
💥 Teams of 4 or 5 (4 play at a time, 1 reserve)
🎁 Player gift pack, Gourmet BBQ, trophy presentation & prizes
🎤 Hosted by five-time Olympian Nat Cook OAM OLY
🔥 Get in quick - team spots are limited!
💸 $2,000 + GST per team
Once we receive your team form, we will issue you with an invoice.
📨 For any queries, contact: [email protected]
2025 Athlete Fundraising Summit
Welcome to the 2025 Athlete Fundraising Summit!
The Aussie Athlete Fund (AAF) is thrilled to welcome all athletes officially part of the 2025 $1 Million Challenge, as well as athletes competing in a sport recognised by the Australian Sports Commission (State and/or National level) - whether you're on the path to green and gold or already wearing it.
What to Expect
Join fellow athletes for an energising day of learning, connection, and growth, featuring:
🏅 Expert Panels
Real-world insights into athlete fundraising, personal branding, and career longevity.
🛠️ Hands-On Workshops
Walk away with actionable strategies tailored to your unique journey.
📣 Brand-Building Support
Get advice on how to craft and elevate your personal brand.
📸 Professional Headshots & Interviews
Add high-quality content to your portfolio to help you stand out.
This is your opportunity to level up both on and off the field, while connecting with athletes who share your ambition and drive.
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Draft Schedule
9:00am – 10am
Registration
Tea/coffee/snack
Professional headshots
10:00am - 11:30am
Welcome
Panel
Workshop #1
11:30am – 12:00pm
Morning Tea
Professional headshots
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Workshop #2: Fundraising Education
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Lunch
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Workshop #3: Social media, personal brand building and media training
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Athlete pieces to camera
4:30pm
Depart venue
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2025 Aussie Legends Golf Classic
We are excited to announce Aussie Legends Golf Classic inclusion in the Gold Coast Festival of Golf at Sanctuary Cove. Headlined by the Australian WPGA Championship, the Festival will also feature a Golf & Lifestyle Expo, Golf Simulators, Food & Beverage + Entertainment Zones, Street Performers and activations immersing a wide audience in a festival atmosphere while enhancing Aussie Athlete Fund's exposure and fundraising!
Proudly hosted at the prestigious Pines Golf Course, Sanctuary Cove on
Monday 10th March, 2025 in support of Aussie Athlete Fund!
Aussie Athlete Fund is a growing movement providing funding and support to grass roots athletes on a pathway to the podium. Far too much Aussie talent is left on the sidelines because they don’t have the resources and financial support to realize their potential. Aussie Athlete Fund are here to help athletes on their journey turning green into gold!
Book your package today!
Round 1 of Sponsorship Applications Close
Are you an emerging to elite athlete seeking the opportunity to be financially supported on your journey wearing the Green & Gold?
Stay connected to find out when the next round of sponsorship opens!
Round 1 of Sponsorship Applications Open
We are thrilled to offer our next generation of emerging to elite athletes the opportunity to be financially supported on their journey wearing the Green & Gold.
Our sponsored athletes receive financial wellbeing assistance, including fundraising education and support, financial assistance opportunities and networking opportunities that can help pave the way in reaching their full potential in their sporting endeavours.
Women In Sport Summit
Join us as Nat Cook takes the stage to speak about the need for more sustainable athlete funding, and launches the AUS #150Women program, with an ambitious goal of 10,000 supporters by Paris 2024! This will in turn aim to support up to 300 female athletes directly (each receiving $5,000) as they navigate the green and gold runway towards 2032!
Your event, your way.
If you would like to support the next gen of Aussie athletes as a one-off commitment by hosting a fundraising event; whether it is a dinner, lunch, morning tea or a golf day the list is endless and we'd love to hear from you!