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About Us
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Brief History
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Olympic Philosophy & Foundation
Principles
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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.
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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.
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"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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Foundation Divisions
The Education Division
This Division develops and promotes programs, services and partnerships to improve specific population groups.
The Education Division consist of
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Internship & Job Training Program
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Sports Medicine Conference
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Sports Clinics
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The Five Rings of Georgia Newsletter
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Educational Grants Program
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Sportsmanship Program
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Scholarship Program
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 health and fitness in Georgia.
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
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Marketing and Public Relations
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Community Partnerships
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National Governing Bodies (NGB)
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National Congress of State Games
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 epfeifer@kennesaw.edu
Last
Updated - 06/27/07
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