granting athletes sustainable futures
global action sports foundation
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VISION
Our Vision is to fulfill dreams, create community, and cultivate philanthropy through the world of action sports.
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MISSION
Provide needs-based financial and in-kind assistance to qualified elite action sports athletes so that they may
- train, compete, and win at the highest levels
- maintain optimal performance and health through nutrition, recovery, and mindfulness
- transition to a financially-stable, purpose-driven, and philanthropic life after competition.
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SCOPE
- Surf
- Skate (street, park, vert)
- Snow (slopestyle, pipe)
- Bike (BMX freestyle, mountain bike)
We're doing big things and making a difference
GASF Provides
Financial Assistance
The foundation extends Elite Athlete Grants to a selected group of "Rising Stars", those athletes on an Olympic or Professional path, and who require further assistance with regards to training, travel, or extraordinary career-progressing opportunities
The GASF has provided direct financial aid to support the development of 14 athletes, 9 of who qualified to participate in the Tokyo Olympics.
GASF Provides
Coaching & Development
We establish partnerships to connect athletes with the best development, coaching, and after-sport programs and resources available.
GASF Provides
education & networking
The GASF is committed raising awareness and access to the things that have direct and life-long impact on our athletes, focusing on training, nutrition, recovery, mindfulness, social and financial responsibility, and philanthropy. To date, these have included fantasy camps, athlete summits, performance workshops, and nutrition and recovery workshops.
GASF Provides
Facilities & Facility Partnerships
GASF is a major contributor and driver of some of the most important, innovative, and accessible training facilities in the world, providing athletes easy and affordable access to world-class parks, surf, and snow. Initiatives have included BSR Surf Resort in Waco, Texas, The Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in San Diego, Rob Skate Academy in San Francisco, RampFest in Melbourne, Australia, and the Custom Athlete House at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
GASF PROVIDES
The Athlete In-Residency Program
The GASF Athlete In-Residency program aims to provide a supportive and holistic environment for promising athletes to pursue their Olympic dreams. Located in North County, California, the fully-funded live-in on-site program will host elite athletes from around the world, and will focus on providing comprehensive support in training, nutrition, recovery, and education to help athletes achieve their full potential.
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BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER
Corporate Partners are our life-blood! By partnering with the GASF you instantly become part of the Action Sports Ecosystem, providing your company positive exposure and alignment with today's top high-profile up-and-coming action sports athletes and lifestyle sports.
