Sport for a better
start to life
Sport for a better
start to life
Sport for a better
start to life
We give disadvantaged children the chance to experience the joy of movement, boost their self-confidence, and stand on the same starting line as others.
We give disadvantaged children the chance to experience the joy of movement, boost their self-confidence, and stand on the same starting line as others.
We give disadvantaged children the chance to experience the joy of movement, boost their self-confidence, and stand on the same starting line as others.
About Our Mission
Gymnathlon Foundation builds on the international Gymnathlon program, which develops more than 30,000 children every week across 14 European countries, with a mission to inspire a lifelong love of movement in every child.
We open doors to sport where they would otherwise remain closed. We help children grow healthier, happier, and more confident through sport.
Gymnathlon Foundation builds on the international Gymnathlon program, which develops more than 30,000 children every week across 14 European countries, with a mission to inspire a lifelong love of movement in every child.
We open doors to sport where they would otherwise remain closed. We help children grow healthier, happier, and more confident through sport.
Gymnathlon Foundation builds on the international Gymnathlon program, which develops more than 30,000 children every week across 14 European countries, with a mission to inspire a lifelong love of movement in every child.
We open doors to sport where they would otherwise remain closed. We help children grow healthier, happier, and more confident through sport.
every child has the chance to play and move,
every child has the chance to play and move,
every child has the chance to play and move,
early movement experiences shape a lifelong love of sport,
early movement experiences shape a lifelong love of sport,
early movement experiences shape a lifelong love of sport,
no child is excluded from sport due to their background or circumstances.
no child is excluded from sport due to their background or circumstances.
no child is excluded from sport due to their background or circumstances.
Who We Help
We support children in need, including those living in children’s homes, with single parents, or in low-income families.
Children in children’s homes
Our coaches run regular sports sessions directly in children’s homes.
Our coaches run regular sports sessions directly in children’s homes.
Our coaches run regular sports sessions directly in children’s homes.
Children of single parents
We provide scholarships that cover half or even the full Gymnathlon course fee.
We provide scholarships that cover half or even the full Gymnathlon course fee.
We provide scholarships that cover half or even the full Gymnathlon course fee.
Low income families
We make it possible for children from low-income families to play sports, even if they normally couldn’t afford it.
We make it possible for children from low-income families to play sports, even if they normally couldn’t afford it.
We make it possible for children from low-income families to play sports, even if they normally couldn’t afford it.
How We Help
Scholarships for Courses
Scholarships for Courses
Scholarships give children full access to Gymnathlon programs and camps near their home. They train alongside their peers, build confidence, and discover that sport belongs to them too.
Scholarships give children full access to Gymnathlon programs and camps near their home. They train alongside their peers, build confidence, and discover that sport belongs to them too.
Shared Training
Children play and move side by side with their peers, learning to cooperate and share experiences together.
Children play and move side by side with their peers, learning to cooperate and share experiences together.
Natural Inclusion
Through sport they easily become part of the group, make new friends and build a positive relationship with sport.
Through sport they easily become part of the group, make new friends and build a positive relationship with sport.
Free Trainings in Children’s Homes
We bring regular Gymnathlon sessions directly to children’s homes. Led by trained coaches, our programs build skills, confidence, and healthy habits. Without pressure, just joy. Caregivers are involved too, so sport becomes a natural part of everyday life.
We bring regular Gymnathlon sessions directly to children’s homes. Led by trained coaches, our programs build skills, confidence, and healthy habits. Without pressure, just joy. Caregivers are involved too, so sport becomes a natural part of everyday life.
Progress Without Pressure to Perform
Children develop motor skills through play, in an environment where joy matters more than performance.
Children develop motor skills through play, in an environment where joy matters more than performance.
Cooperation and Inclusion
Our activities support team spirit, involve older children as assistants and strengthen children’s confidence in their own abilities.
Our activities support team spirit, involve older children as assistants and strengthen children’s confidence in their own abilities.
Get Involved
For Supporters – Donate Today
Choose a one-time or monthly gift
100% of your donation goes directly to children’s sport
Every €4 = 1 hour of sport for a child
See the impact in our annual report
For Parents – Apply for a Scholarship
For families who could not otherwise afford a sports program
Simple online application process
Apply for a scholarship and get up to 100 percent of the course fee covered
For Children’s Homes – Bring Gymnathlon to You
Regular sports program directly in your facility
Just fill out a short form and we will arrange everything together
Led by trained and experienced Gymnathlon coaches
Our Impact
Our Impact
544
training sessions in children’s homes
training sessions in children’s homes
260+
children supported
children supported
30
coaches trained
coaches trained
25
children’s homes involved (including 2 in Slovakia)
children’s homes involved (including 2 in Slovakia)
Ambassadors
Gymnathlon Foundation brings together athletes and coaches who believe that every child deserves the chance to play sports. Through their stories and daily work, they inspire children and parents and help us spread the idea of sport for every child.
Gymnathlon Foundation brings together athletes and coaches who believe that every child deserves the chance to play sports. Through their stories and daily work, they inspire children and parents and help us spread the idea of sport for every child.
Gymnathlon Foundation brings together athletes and coaches who believe that every child deserves the chance to play sports. Through their stories and daily work, they inspire children and parents and help us spread the idea of sport for every child.
Gymnathlon Foundation brings together athletes and coaches who believe that every child deserves the chance to play sports. Through their stories and daily work, they inspire children and parents and help us spread the idea of sport for every child.
Šárka Kašpárková
Czech Olympian
I support the Gymnathlon Foundation because it gives children the chance to discover the world of sport, find motivation and friendship in it, and build a strong foundation for life.
Šárka Kašpárková
Czech Olympian
I support the Gymnathlon Foundation because it gives children the chance to discover the world of sport, find motivation and friendship in it, and build a strong foundation for life.
Šárka Kašpárková
Czech Olympian
I support the Gymnathlon Foundation because it gives children the chance to discover the world of sport, find motivation and friendship in it, and build a strong foundation for life.
Our Partners
Our Partners
Our Partners
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Petr Marinčić
Gymnathlon Foundation
Senior Manager
Gymnathlon Foundation
Senior Manager
Gymnathlon Foundation
Senior Manager
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Statutory body Petr Marinčić
Statutory body Petr Marinčić
Founders: Jan Březina, Martin Jahoda
Founders: Jan Březina, Martin Jahoda
Board: Radim Sedlář (Chairman), Petr Herzmann, Jan Kadlec, Michal Bojnanský, Jiří Novák
Board: Radim Sedlář (Chairman), Petr Herzmann, Jan Kadlec, Michal Bojnanský, Jiří Novák
Address: Türkova 2319/5b, Chodov, 149 00 Prague 4
Address: Türkova 2319/5b, Chodov, 149 00 Prague 4
ID number: 02380340
ID number: 02380340
About Our Mission
“Gymnathlon Foundation gives children from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to experience sport as a joyful, safe part of life. Through scholarships and free programs, they can join in, make friends, and grow in confidence. Our goal isn’t to raise professional athletes, but to give every child the joy of movement and the belief that they can achieve their dreams.”
Jan Brezina, Martin Jahoda, Petr Marincic & the Gymnathlon Foundation team
“Gymnathlon Foundation gives children from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to experience sport as a joyful, safe part of life. Through scholarships and free programs, they can join in, make friends, and grow in confidence. Our goal isn’t to raise professional athletes, but to give every child the joy of movement and the belief that they can achieve their dreams.”
Jan Brezina, Martin Jahoda, Petr Marincic & the Gymnathlon Foundation team
“Gymnathlon Foundation gives children from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to experience sport as a joyful, safe part of life. Through scholarships and free programs, they can join in, make friends, and grow in confidence. Our goal isn’t to raise professional athletes, but to give every child the joy of movement and the belief that they can achieve their dreams.”
Jan Brezina, Martin Jahoda, Petr Marincic & the Gymnathlon Foundation team