| About the Foundation |
| Foundation Divisions: |
| The Education Division: |
This Division develops and promotes programs, services and partnerships to improve specific population groups.
The Education Division consists of:
- Internship & Job Training Program
- Sports Medicine Conference
- Sports Clinics
- The Five Rings of Georgia Newsletter
- Educational Grants Program
- Sportsmanship Program
- Scholarship Program
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Fitness & Health Division |
| This Division assists local education institutions, works with local schools and districts to promote physical fitness programs, increase physical fitness activities and health education, support and assist other local organizations in promoting hea |
| Event Operations Division |
| The Event Operation Division has the responsibility of directing, coordinating & conducting the programs. The Championships is an annual Olympic-Style Sports Festival held for Georgians of all ages, abilities, socioeconomic status and geographic locals. District Sports Festival are held annually throughout Georgia in 10 regional sports festivals providing a local flair of Olympism to the entire state. We have a Volunteer Program where 3,500 volunteers join together to accomplish the Foundation's goal. Run for Life is an event that began for individuals of all ages to participate in races. The Cobb Cop is the largest youth Team Handball Program in the United States, and they conduct with Boys & Girls Clubs, NGB's and local school systems. The Southeast Sports Festival gathers the six neighboring states to conduct the inter-state Olympic-Style Regional Sports Festival. |
| External Affairs Division |
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Community Partnerships
- National Governing Bodies (NGB)
- National Congress of State Games
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| Economic & Development Division |
| Physical fitness, health & sports are a BILLION dollar industry which supports grassroots projects, services and our local economy. This division consist of sport tourism programs, national event hosting, venue development and sport development. The Foundation has provided over $150,000 in grants to local organizations to build or refurbish recreation and physical fitness facilities. |
| Development Division |
| This division makes it feasible to conduct all of the Foundation's programs and community services. Sponsorships, grants, donations, special events, and the Annual Campaign are all part of this division. |
| Financial Background |
| 98% of every dollar raised is spent on program expenses and not overhead. 75% of the budget is raised through donated products and services. |
| The Foundation Directors have an opportunity to continue statewide grants for the creation and renovation of athletic facilities and other philanthropic endeavors. As funds allow, GSF hopes to create additional programs designed to promote amateur sports and wellness throughout the state. All donations to the foundation will be tax deductible and all corporations and individuals interested in contributing to the GSF may call the Georgia Games at (770) 528-3580 or exdirector@georgiagames.org |
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The Georgia Sports Foundation is a comprehensive non-profit, volunteer driven, 501 (c) 3 organization whose vision is to improve Georgia through the belief of & adherence to Pierre de Coubertin's philosophy of a balanced blending of the body and society.
Our Mission is to develop, promote, operate & educate physical fitness, sports & health programs in Georgia. The education division plays a major role in completing our mission.
Our Goals is to promote, develop & educate the ideals of the Olympic movement including education, sportsmanship, women's & cultural equality, youth & community development, volunteerism, & leadership for Georgia. |
Brief History |
In the late 1980's, the State of Georgia & the City of Atlanta decided to bid upon the 1996 Olympics. A lack of education concerning the positive attributes of physical fitness & health existed in Georgia at that time. As a result, the Georgia Games Amateur Olympic Sports Festival was formed to assist in addressing this problem. Since 1990, the Georgia State Games, a program of the Georgia Sports Foundation, has been education Georgians about the benefits of physical fitness & sports.
Volunteers are the backbone of the Georgia Sports Foundation & all of its programs. Annually, volunteers give their time, effort & vacation days to make the Foundation & all of its programs successful. |
Olympic Philosophy & Foundation Principles |
"Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting & combining in a balanced whole, the qualities of body, will & mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example & respect for universal fundamental ethical principles." Olymic Charter, Fundamental principles, paragraph 2.
Essential missions of the Olympic Movement:
- Organization of the State Olympic-Style Sports Festivals
- Promotion of girls & women
- Protection of athletes
- Development through sport
- Promotion of sustainable development
- Promotion of culture & Olympic education
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