North Phila. Aztecs Football, Cheerleading & Basketball.

Since 1993, The North Philadelphia Aztec Youth Program has served the young people of North Philadelphia by providing them with an alternative to violence and drugs with a unique and effective program of sports activity.  The success of this program came from the local residents who recognized the need for positive reinforcement of moral values and combined those with the healthy activity associated with competitive sports.  The program was created for their children and all children of the community.

 The NPAYD was founded on the idea of “hope”.  The children of the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia still have a chance and through the services provided by the NPAYD, they also have an alternative.  We believe that all children should have the opportunity to participate in programs that enable them to stay off of the streets and out of harms way in a safe, nurturing environment.  Our programs are intended to place children in an atmosphere that encourages the building of positive relationships and moral reinforcement.  Every minute that a child spends participating in one of our activities is a minute that won’t be spent selling or using drugs, committing crimes, or engaging in violent fighting.  Members of our programs participate in various curriculums that will allow each individual to gain a better understanding of different ethnic cultures and realize the dangers involved in the use and sale of drugs that have plagued the Hunting Park community.  These young people are also discouraged against the use of senseless violence when resolving disputes.  Our mentors reinforce thinking processes to solve problems and teach mechanisms necessary for effective communication. These are essential skills necessary in maintaining successful and effective relationships throughout life.

Mission:  NPAYD was founded by Steve Irving, Wayne Allen, Mitchell Brown, Quentin Baldwin, Leroy Fisher and Aaron Cottman with a mission to promote a healthy life style and academic success for the youth of North Philadelphia.

North Philly Aztecs

Executive Board

We have been trying to find different ways to raise money for our program. We have come across a fundraiser that will net one lucky person a chance to win a prize of $10,000 dollars. That’s right $10,000; all it will take is one ticket to win. How does it work you may ask? Each participant will sell a number spot on football field (football field will be divided into a grid) Then a cow will be walked on the grid and whichever grid the cow drops a load, will be the winner.

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TICKETS AND DETAILS CALL

THERASA STRICKLAND (267) 808-0748 

ANTHONY SUMMERS (215) 651 -5430

On Sunday March 13, 2011 the North Philadelphia Aztecs Youth Development will hold our Seventeenth Annual Awards Banquet.  The banquet will be held 4:00 P.M. at Romano’s Catering located at Castor Avenue and Wingohocking Streets.  This affair will be our opportunity to honor each of our football and cheerleading teams for the success they experienced during the 2010 season.  We anticipate a good time for everyone in attendance.     Tickets for this event are $15.00 for 2010 participants and $20.00 for parents and relatives. Tickets will be available at the recreation center during the following schedule:                        

Friday night (2/11, 2/8, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 , 3/11) 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM           

Saturday (3/12) 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

Please note the following information. 

1. There will be no tickets sold at the door.  Please pre-purchase your tickets.
2. This is a formal event.

 If you have any Aztec Items (ex: uniforms, shoulders pads, etc) please bring them to the Recreation Center when you purchase your tickets. 

Please feel free to call the information hotline at 215-939-7056 for additional information concerning tickets and other Aztecs activities.  You can also e-mail any questions to northphillyaztecs@hotmail.com.  Thank you in advance for your support of the North Philadelphia Aztecs Youth Development. 

Sincerely,

North Philadelphia Aztecs Youth Development

Board of Directors

Before you know it the season will be upon us.

Get into the swing of things early and brush up on your motor skills and fundamentals by attending the Hunting Park Rec. Football Camp. ( FREE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Monday, June 19th @ Hunting Park Rec Center ( 9th & Hunting Park) 

From :  5:30 - 7:30 Free admission