The SYNC Athlete Fund’s mission is to build a better future for the sport of ski racing by inspiring, empowering, and supporting the next generation of racers. With the help of the 501(c)(3) TA Foundation, we will provide direct funding to athletes, removing financial obstacles in their journey to the top of the sport. It’s about challenging the status quo and channeling resources to support a wider, stronger base of skiers, something we hope inspires others to do the same.
SYNC’s support of clubs, athletes, independent race teams, and non-profit partners is taking a big step forward with the addition of direct athlete funding. With the national team only funding a select few athletes who meet criteria, SYNC will support athletes as they train and compete outside fully funded programs and fight to earn World Cup spots as proven in past success stories of athletes like Brian McLauglin, Robby Kelley, Wiley Maple, and Foreste Peterson.
Life as an athlete is a constant balancing act of competing demands, juggling training schedules, travel, equipment, and education. At SYNC, we are striving to create a future where the strength of the sport allows promising talent to cross off ‘full time fundraising’ from those variables and refocus that effort on delivering their best performances.
At the link below, you'll find more information and a link to download the application. Please help us cast this net as widely as possible by sending to fellow racers, race parents, clubs, and coaches.
Thanks, and here's to creating the future.
Kris Ochs
SYNC CFO
