NWA Battle of the Badges

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NWA Battle of the Badges This event is where community meets competition!

First responders from all over Northwest Arkansas hit the court in support of local charity of their choosing with final placements determining what percentage of the proceeds each charity receives.

📸 A few highlights from the 2nd Annual NWA Battle of the Badges Charity Tournament! We’re beyond grateful to everyone wh...
07/04/2025

📸 A few highlights from the 2nd Annual NWA Battle of the Badges Charity Tournament!

We’re beyond grateful to everyone who showed up to support such a meaningful cause — and a huge shoutout to Madison McKalee Photography for capturing these fun moments.

💰 Giving Back Where It Counts!Through this year’s Battle of the Badges Charity Basketball Tournament, $875 was raised an...
07/01/2025

💰 Giving Back Where It Counts!

Through this year’s Battle of the Badges Charity Basketball Tournament, $875 was raised and donated to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Fayetteville FOP Treasurer Jared Barnett, Battle of the Badges Tournament founder Taylor Elkins, Dee Everett with Infiniti of NWA, and Lt. Seth Pinner with the Arkansas State Police had the honor of presenting the check.

We’re incredibly grateful to Everett Infiniti of NWA for sponsoring the event, and to everyone who came out to support a cause dedicated to the health and well-being of Arkansas’s kids.

💰$2,100 Raised for a Cause that Matters!Fayetteville FOP Treasurer Jared Barnett, Battle of the Badges Tournament founde...
07/01/2025

💰$2,100 Raised for a Cause that Matters!

Fayetteville FOP Treasurer Jared Barnett, Battle of the Badges Tournament founder Taylor Elkins, and Dee Everett with Infiniti of NWA proudly presented a $2,100 donation to the Children’s Safety Center of Washington County — made possible through this year’s Battle of the Badges Charity Basketball Tournament.

A huge thank you to Everett Infiniti of NWA, our tournament sponsor, and to everyone who showed up, donated, and helped support a mission that protects and empowers children in our community.

Todays Trophy Presentations!
06/22/2025

Todays Trophy Presentations!

What a Day! 🏀🚨A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support today’s Battle of the Badges tournament— it was an in...
06/22/2025

What a Day! 🏀🚨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support today’s Battle of the Badges tournament— it was an incredible day of community, competition, and giving back!

👏 We extend our sincere gratitude to the following sponsors and supporters whose contributions were instrumental to the success of today’s event:

• Everett Infiniti of NWA for serving as our official tournament sponsor and supporting this community effort.

•Fayetteville High School Athletic Department for graciously allowing us to host the tournament at their outstanding facility and for their continued support in making this event possible.

• La Frontera Towing for generously sponsoring and providing the tournament trophies—your support helped us honor the teams in a meaningful way.

• Madison McKalee Photography for capturing the spirit and energy of the day through her professional photography.

•Jimmy John’s for the generous donation of food, which kept our teams and staff well-fed throughout the event.

• Sweet Scoops for providing outstanding service and sweet treats from their food truck.

• Troop L Spouse’s Auxiliary for their exceptional management of admissions, the hospitality room, and scoreboard operations.

• Head Razorback Football Coach Sam Pittman and several Razorback players for joining us for a meet and greet. Their presence brought excitement and energy to the day and meant a great deal to everyone in attendance.

💪 Shoutout to the teams that battled it out on the court: Arkansas State Police, Fayetteville Police Department, Fayetteville Fire Department, Springdale Police Department, University of Arkansas Police Department, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, and Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Each team played for a charity, and thanks to everyone’s support, we raised a total of $3,200! Funds are being donated based on team rankings:

🏆 Fayetteville PD – $1,600 to Washington County Children’s Safety Center
🥈 Arkansas State Police – $800 to Arkansas Children’s Hospital
🥉 Fayetteville Fire Department – $480 to Camp Sunshine
🏅 University of Arkansas Police Department – $320 to Washington County Children’s Safety Center

Together, we made a real difference in the lives of children and families across our community.

Check out a few sneak peeks of the action below — and stay tuned for the full photo gallery coming soon! 📸👇

🏀 Don’t miss this! Join us for the Battle of the Badges Basketball Tournament — and catch a special appearance by Razorb...
06/21/2025

🏀 Don’t miss this! Join us for the Battle of the Badges Basketball Tournament — and catch a special appearance by Razorback Football Head Coach Sam Pittman at noon for a meet & greet! 🐗🔥

🚨It’s almost game time! The Battle of the Badges Tournament kicks off tomorrow! 🚨 📍Fayetteville Bulldog Arena - 994 W Ma...
06/21/2025

🚨It’s almost game time! The Battle of the Badges Tournament kicks off tomorrow! 🚨

📍Fayetteville Bulldog Arena - 994 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

⏰Doors open at 8 AM, and the first game tips off at 9 AM. $5 entry fee, cash venmo.

👀 Check out the full bracket and some shots of the court setup below.

We can’t wait to see everyone there—come cheer on your favorite team and support a great cause!

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