Who Are We?
Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting youth development through sport and international exchange.
In today's world, where children are often absorbed by screens and social media, sports provide a vital alternative.
They keep kids active, healthy, and connected to their surroundings, while instilling life values like discipline and respect.
Sports foster lasting friendships, within local communities but also beyond borders. Sports are, in essence, a school for life!
HASMIK SARKISIAN, Founder and Chair
Our mission:
simple yet powerful!
1. To support youth
and athletic development
We do this by:
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Providing high-level training programs across various athletic disciplines.
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Fostering a supportive and inclusive community, where families play a crucial role in the development of their children.
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Creating a strong network of athletes, coaches, families and other stakeholders.
2. To broaden our children's personal horizons
We do this by encouraging international and cultural exchange in our activities.​
2. To educate
through sports
We do this by:
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Ensuring equal access to sports.
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Inspiring young people to embrace physical activity as a pathway for growth and personal development.
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Building life values like discipline, respect, teamwork and decision-making.
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Promoting healthy lifestyles.
Our principles:
steady and shared
Passion for Sports
Our work is fueled by a deep belief in sport’s power to shape lives and connect people.
Integral Development
We support young people as whole individuals — nurturing their physical, mental, and personal growth through sport.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome athletes from all backgrounds, celebrating differences as a source of strength and learning.
Health & Well-being
Our programs promote active lifestyles, mental resilience, and the long-term well-being of every participant.
Integrity
We embrace honesty —upholding transparency
and accountability in everything we do.
Education
We view sport as a learning platform, where discipline, strategy, and respect are taught through experience.
Collaboration
We believe progress happens when people work together with purpose — across teams, cultures, and generations.
Global Community
We bring together young athletes, families, and coaches from around the world — whose common language is sport
The Board
Our board members bring their firsthand experience as dedicated parents and active athletes.
Together, they create an environment where children feel supported, inspired, and challenged — and most importantly, leave with a smile on their face!
HASMIK SARKISIAN, Founder and Chair
As a dedicated hockey mom, Hasmik understands the importance of family in athletic development. She brings in her experience and vision of sports as a bridge between cultures and as a lifelong source of skills, confidence and connections.
GAYK AYVZAYAN, Secretary
Gayk is an international corporate lawyer with extensive experience, working with organizations varying in size and industry. He brings in his valuable legal expertise, but also his deep passion for sports.
LIN LUO, Treasurer
Trained as an athlete since childhood, Lin has benefited from a healthy development in diverse aspects. For the past 8 years, she has visited an ice rink almost every day, witnessing how sports shape for good the lives of her two young talents.