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| In the media |
 GSA USA is creating a climate for change, says Tucson Lifestyle's magazine February issue. Read the entire profile on our book Champions for Change, its author Jane Poynter, and GSA USA.
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| Students at the U.N. |
 Students with Chicago Red Stars soccer player and Green Laces founder Natalie Spilger at the U.N. launch of Champions for Change. They're brandishing GSA's ecoflag as well as Natalie's green laces. More photos and video of the event on the press page.
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| Champions for Change launch at the U.N. |
 At the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the launch of Champions for Change on November 4th. Left to right: Greg LeMond, Anne Quemere, Jane Poynter, Marcos Diaz, Natalie Spilger and Chris Dickerson, all with their Seal the Deal recognition sculptures presented to them by Under-Secretary-General Kiyo Akasaka.
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| Use GoodSearch.COM and GSA USA benefits |
GSA USA receives $$ every time you search the Internet with GoodSearch. Designate Global Sports Alliance USA your charity, and you'll raise money for us with a click of the mouse. |
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| International Motorcycle Federation environment award |
| The International Motorcycle Federation has given its 2009 environmental award to Brazilian-based Canastra Team. |
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| 2014 Winter Olympics to reduce carbon emissions |
| 14 September 2009--Sochi's 2014 Winter Olympics organizers signed up to United Nations' efforts to combat climate change as part of its 'Seal the Deal!' campaign. |
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| Go Green Night at Avista Stadium, home of the Spokane Indians |
| The Spokane Indians took on the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes on August 12th during Go Green Night at Avista Stadium, kicking off sustainability month.
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| American Kneeboard Assoc. offsets carbon emissions |
| The American Kneeboard Association will offset its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org at the 25th Anniversary of the National Kneeboard Championships September 18-20. |
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Global Sports Alliance is a coalition of athletes and sports fans working together for environmental awareness and action. If you love sports – whether it’s football, running, cycling, rock climbing or even marbles – you can join the Global Sports Alliance. Become an ecoplayer and help us do nothing less than change the world! 
Global Sports Alliance is an official partner of the
United Nations Environment Programme.
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CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE, Athletes Making a World of Difference
38 elite athletes from around the world tell vivid tales of their sport and firsthand experiences with the changing world we live in. 160 pages of breathtaking photos and stories published by Global Sports Alliance USA, and authored by GSA USA President Jane Poynter. Includes: cyclist Greg LeMond, sprinter Michael Johnson, swimmer Natalie Coughlin, long-distance runner Haile GebrSelassie and surfer Jack Johnson. Order your copies here now! Press materials here. |
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02.14.10
Tucson, Arizona |
Kona 24 Hours in the Old Pueble |
 Test your metal this Valentine's Day at the 24-hour endurance race hosted by GSA USA's partner Epic Rices. Epic practices sustainability through interactive recycling efforts, collecting cycling gear to be repurposed for used bikes or art, and environmental action to protect the trails they ride.
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02.20.2010
Bookmans Bookshop, 6340 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ |
Champions for Change book signing |
 Author Jane Poynter will present Champions for Change: Athletes Making A World of Difference and sign books on Saturday, February 20th from 11 am to 1 pm.
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03.05.2010
Manhattan |
Celebration of Teaching and Learning |
 Jane will present GSA and Champions for Change amongst a lineup of luminaries such as Joranian Queen Noor and American star Queen Latifah. Find out more at thirteencelebration.org.
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03.06.2010
Tucson, Arizona |
Walk MS and MS Roundup Ride 2010 |
 Walk or run to promote the environment and raise money for our partner, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Arizona Chapter. The walk is on March 6th , the bike ride is March 27th and 28th. Find more details here for Walk MS, and MS Roundup Ride 2010.
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03.14.2010
University of Arizona, Tucson |
Tucson Festival of Books |
 Join Jane and other authors on the Mall at the University of Arizona on March 14th from noon until 2pm. The event draws authors from all over the world. Go to the Tucson Festival of Books website for more details.
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e-co-play n (1999): fair play or sportsmanship that encompasses
an environmental ethic including 1: enriching nature
2: saving energy 3: reducing material consumption.
e-co-play-er n (1999): one who embodies ecoplay. |
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