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Empowering Student-Athlete Journeys

Courtside Reserve is committed to enriching the lives of student-athletes by providing essential funding and resources. Our focus on study and play abroad opportunities facilitates unparalleled educational experiences. Join us in nurturing the next generation of leaders who are excelling academically while competing in their sport.

Featured Donations

Courtside Reserve Series
This is the inaugural bottle of the Courtside Series, which comes from New Riff Distillery in Newport, Kentucky. It features the Courtside Reserve logo engraved on the bottle. With your donation of $100, you will receive a Courtside Reserve Series Bottle. Due to local commerce and liquor laws, we are unable to ship bottles. Pickup locations are listed below.
Barrel Select Experience


Have you ever wanted to take part in a barrel pick? Now is your chance! Join barrel pick experts Jimmy Jackson (Chicago Bourbon Club), AJ Sinder (Rustic Barrel Company and Victory Parkway), Patrick Rady (Basketball & Bourbon Podcast), and enthusiast Joe Kuhn (NJCAA Hall of Fame Coach) in this adventure.
 Join a LIMITED GROUP (3 Spots Available) that helps select this bottle on Friday, September 19, at New Riff. With your donation for the experience, you will join us on the tour, be involved in the selection, have dinner at Jeff Ruby's Precinct, a ticket to the Cubs-Reds game (Section 127 Row AA - GREAT Seats), and one night's stay at a hotel TBD. This will be a bourbon lover's experience.
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Donate the amount of your choice in increments of $25 to help support the cause of student-athletes.





Donation Pickup Information

We will have a pickup in the following areas:
  • - Chicago, IL.
  • (North, West, South Suburbs)
  • - Indianapolis, IN.
  • - Terre Haute, IN.
  • - Syracuse, IN.
  • - Cincinnati, OH.
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  • Pickup will be on weekends in October to be announced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we ship to you?
No, this is a donation. Due to local commerce and liquor laws, we cannot ship bottles. Pickup locations are listed above.
Can I donate more?
Yes. You will receive one Courtside Reserve Barrel pick with each $100 donation. We cannot ship bottles. You may also donate a flat amount through the donate tab.
When will pickup be?
The barrel selection is on September 19th. We anticipate pickup to be during the month of October.