International Organizations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a not-for-profit independent international organization that is committed to building a better world through sport and is the leader of the Olympic Movement. The IOC supports all affiliated member organizations of the Olympic Movement and strongly encourages, by appropriate means, the promotion of Olympic values.
International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (IPCC)
Founded in 1974, the committee preserves the works and thoughts of Pierre de Coubertin and make known his ideas among the youth. In addition, the committee provides useful information on how Coubertin`s ideas could be put into practice through contemporary educational initiatives.
US Based Organizations
LA84 Foundation
The LA84 Foundation supports youth sports programs and public education about the role of sports in youth development. With 30 years of experience, the foundation has supported thousands of youth sports organizations through grants, while also training coaches, commissioning research, convening conferences, and acting as a national thought leader on important youth sports issues.
US Olympic & Paralympic Committee
The USOPC is focused on protecting, supporting and empowering America’s athletes, and is responsible for fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, Support includes training facilities, sports medicine and science, coaching education, health insurance, promotional opportunities, education and career services, outfitting and travel, and safe sport and anti-doping programming.
LA 2028
The LA 2028 Organizing Committee is led by Chairman Casey Wasserman and is a partner with the City of Los Angeles and the United States Olympic Committee. The committee has set the vision and designed a plan to host a sustainable Olympic and Paralympic Games, which would benefit the community, the International Olympic Committee, and the Olympic Games movement.
Center for Sociocultural Sports & Olympic Research
Located at the California State University, Fullerton, the Center for Sociocultural Sport and Olympic Research’s mission is to promote education and research concerning sport and the Olympic Games in their broadest cultural, social and political dimensions. CSSOR’s goals include cross-disciplinary research on issues related to sport. The center is committed to diverse, cross-disciplinary research that respects the importance of sports in society.
Utah 2034
The Utah 2034 organizing committee presents Utah as a highly prepared and widely supported host for the Winter Games, highlighting strong public and political backing, a privately funded model, and a compact setup with all venues already in place from 2002. With upgraded infrastructure, experienced leadership, and a proven volunteer base, the committee emphasizes efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and an exceptional athlete and spectator experience.
USA Olympic Sport Organizations
Find out how you can participate and become a member of an athletic organization or find a coach. Each organization provides information on team tryouts and upcoming tournaments.