The “Otzma” Center’s Activities
The “Otzma” Center attaches great importance to the development and enhancement of clubs, teams, athletes and coaches throughout the country, while emphasizing the administrative and educational aspects of sport and encouraging achievement.
Among the Center’s activities are:
Assistance in establishing clubs and teams
Grants and scholarships for competitive and outstanding
athletes Assistance to clubs in national and international projects Promotion of sporting activities in the community
Running conferences and lectures for training
and enrichment purposes Assistance to clubs in areas such as: legal, accounting,
insurance, professional and more, while maintaining the
independent characterof the associations in terms of
management, professionalism and finances Public relations activities and media exposure for the
center’s clubs and their athletes Professional assistance to clubs and coaches, in order to
raise their level of professionalism.
Vision
Well-developed sporting activities in all sporting disciplines around the country while fostering the rules of decency, fair play and promoting the values of education, tolerance and prevention of violence
Excellence and achievement in all sports
A variety of sports clubs operating independently in terms of management, professionalism and finances.
Goals
Establishment of independent sports clubs in all sporting disciplines and in all population sectors
Encouraging the existence of competitive and popular sporting activities ("Sports for Everyone") all over the country and for all age groups
Assistance to clubs in administrative matters under the requirements of the law and regulations
Assistance to clubs, teams, athletes and coaches through scholarships and designated foundations.
Sports Mean More than Medals
We at “Otzma” believe that athletes should first and foremost be people of values. Fairness, education and action for the common good, alongside achievement and excellence are the guiding principles we believe in. The center supports, encourages and rewards athletes and clubs who alongside their athletic activity, also contribute to the community in:
Community volunteer activity
Adoption of disadvantaged athletes and their integration into the clubs
Holding sporting events for everyone.
Fairness and Honesty
The “Otzma” Center has set as its motto the value of "good sportsmanship", in the belief that playing by the rules, fairness and prevention of violence are integral to the quality and level of sports in Israel. The Center encourages and promotes the activities of athletes and teams to reach national and international achievements and at the same time, maintain the values of fair sport.
Assistance Funds
The “Otzma” Center helps clubs, teams, athletes and coaches with:
Assistance in establishing clubs and teams
Assistance for holding competitive and “Sports for Everyone" events
Assistance to disadvantaged athletes
Assistance for athletes, coaches and club managers in taking advanced studies and professional courses
Quarterly scholarships for competitive athletes (in Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines)
Grants for achievements for accomplished athletes in international arenas
Special awards for outstanding athletes and clubs, clubs that contribute to the community and others.