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.

Apply for a Scholarship

Apply for a Scholarship

Request a Program

Request a Program

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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

Support a Child

For Parents – Apply for a Scholarship

For families who could not otherwise afford a sports program

Simple online application process

After approval, you will receive a code for a 50% discount on the year-round Gymnathlon course.

Apply for scholarship

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

Request a Program

Our Impact

Our Impact

900+

training sessions in children’s homes

training sessions in children’s homes

400+

children supported

children supported

30

coaches trained

coaches trained

30

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.

  • 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

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Contact

Petr Marinčić

Gymnathlon Foundation
Senior Manager

Gymnathlon Foundation
Senior Manager

petr@gymnathlonfoundation.org

+420 602 114 324

+420 602 114 324

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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

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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

Support a Child

Support a Child

About Our Mission

Who We Help

How We Help

Contact

Gymnathlon Czech Republic

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