Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and International School Sport Federation (ISF) Team Up to Host Global Events for Youth
01/30/2023
The collaboration will see AAU and ISF work together to bring new events to the United States each year beginning in 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2023) -- The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and International School Sport Federation (ISF) are proud to announce a new collaboration with the intent to establish a global multi-sports event program for youth annually.
The two entities are exploring a collaboration that will see ISF and AAU work together to host events for athletes under the age of 15 years old from across the globe. The goal is to start hosting events sometime in 2024 in Orlando, Florida, USA.
ISF, based in Belgium, is an international non-profit sport organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to organize world school championships for youth ages 6 to 18 years old. The organization's mission is to promote among young people mutual understanding, volunteerism, empowerment, peace, non-discrimination, healthy lifestyles, social inclusion, and gender equality. ISF currently consists of 132 member countries from five (5) continents including countries from Africa, Europe, Oceania, America and Asia.
"ISF and AAU will combine our extensive youth sports expertise to put on unique events for international athletes that foster an Olympic spirit," said J.B. (Jo) Mirza, AAU President. "Orlando, the home of AAU, provides an enticing location to host these events. As the most visited destination in the United States, there are plenty of activities and attractions for athletes and their families to enjoy."
AAU and ISF are committed to an initial objective of 5,000 to 10,000 athletes participating in the inaugural year of the program. The organizations will work to create an unparalleled event experience that promotes physical fitness, offers competitive opportunities, and provides a cultural experience for athletes, parents, and volunteers to foster a new camaraderie with people from numerous countries.
“The collaboration between AAU and ISF is a unique opportunity to share expertise and to combine efforts for global youth sport promotion and strengthening Olympics values,” said Laurent Petrynka, ISF President.
The two entities are exploring a collaboration that will see ISF and AAU work together to host events for athletes under the age of 15 years old from across the globe. The goal is to start hosting events sometime in 2024 in Orlando, Florida, USA.
ISF, based in Belgium, is an international non-profit sport organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to organize world school championships for youth ages 6 to 18 years old. The organization's mission is to promote among young people mutual understanding, volunteerism, empowerment, peace, non-discrimination, healthy lifestyles, social inclusion, and gender equality. ISF currently consists of 132 member countries from five (5) continents including countries from Africa, Europe, Oceania, America and Asia.
"ISF and AAU will combine our extensive youth sports expertise to put on unique events for international athletes that foster an Olympic spirit," said J.B. (Jo) Mirza, AAU President. "Orlando, the home of AAU, provides an enticing location to host these events. As the most visited destination in the United States, there are plenty of activities and attractions for athletes and their families to enjoy."
AAU and ISF are committed to an initial objective of 5,000 to 10,000 athletes participating in the inaugural year of the program. The organizations will work to create an unparalleled event experience that promotes physical fitness, offers competitive opportunities, and provides a cultural experience for athletes, parents, and volunteers to foster a new camaraderie with people from numerous countries.
“The collaboration between AAU and ISF is a unique opportunity to share expertise and to combine efforts for global youth sport promotion and strengthening Olympics values,” said Laurent Petrynka, ISF President.
