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COLLABORATIONS
United States Olympic Committee
When it comes to initiating change, GSD values the power of teamwork, and the importance of coordinating
efforts with organizations that share in our goals and objectives. 2013 was a monumental year for GSD when
it came to establishing new and exciting partnerships!
We are thrilled to unveil our latest cooperation with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
Working together, we will launch a pilot athlete career development program which will give back to the
athletes who dedicate their lives representing the USA through sport and in turn, inspire youth around the
world.
The three-year pilot program is aimed at enhancing career development for Team USA athletes and was
developed in response to recommendations made by the USOC's Working Group for Athlete Career,
Education and Life Skills.
The athlete career development program will connect with as many as 150 athletes, providing guidance and
support during the transition away from elite sport. Athletes participating in the program will receive such
services as education and skills development, resume creation and job searches, and other similar support.
Our latest collaboration with the USOC exemplifies what the power of teamwork can accomplish and we
can't wait to follow its progress!

International Program Spotlight:
AGITOS Foundation - European Para Snow Sport Youth Circuit
As 2013 began, GSD was excited to support the AGITOS Foundation in launching the IPC European Para Snow
Sport Youth Circuit. The youth circuit was scheduled to begin in January of 2013 and would consist of five,
three-day competition camps for young athletes with an impairment.
The objective of the Para Snow Sport Youth Circuit was to introduce participating youngsters to winter sports,
and to provide professional training to those already skilled and headed to their first competition. Youth ages
10-17 from five European Union member states - Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain were
eligible to participate.
To date, the youth snow circuit has held three of the five scheduled camps. These camps were extremely
successful and consisted of a variety of engaging programs and events. In addition to participating in sporting
activities, youth were involved in educational workshops and cultural activities throughout the camp. Perhaps
most important was the opportunity for youth to socialize and develop friendships with people from different
cultures and backgrounds.
We look forward to learning about the success of the final camps being held in January and March of 2014!

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