Georgia Sports Foundation Inc

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 educating 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.  

About Us

What is the Georgia Sports Foundation?

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.

Who is our Target Population?

The Foundation geographically serves Georgia; mainly in the Greater Atlanta area.  The Foundation focuses on certain areas including economically disadvantaged groups, area youth, girls & women, education & volunteer-oriented interests.

What is our Mission & Purpose?

To develop, promote, operate & educate physical fitness, sports & health programs in Georgia.  The education division plays a major role in completing our mission.

What are our Goals?

v To conduct & promote positive educational initiatives with schools, governments & other entities

v To develop, collaborate & promote the positive aspects of sports as an economic mechanism

v To develop collaborations with educational, government, corporate & non-profit entities in promoting sports, physical fitness & health

v To build & encourage community support from all sectors & entities

v To promote, develop & educate the ideals of the Olympic movement including education,  sportsmanship, women’s & cultural equality, youth & community development, volunteerism, & leadership for Georgia.

The Foundation’s inspiration & success comes from the enthusiasm & dedication of the athletes, volunteers, spectators, and staff.