GAFY began working with an at-risk girl’s center in the Spring in New Providence (Bahamas) to provide athletic facilities and equipment destroyed in Hurricane Matthew. GAFY started a refurbishment project in the summer for a youth boxing program in Nassau (Bahamas) damaged in Hurricane Matthew. GAFY worked with a community center in September after Hurricane Harvey to provide basic goods needed as well as youth athletic equipment. Our GAFY student chapter at Virginia Tech is currently working on a project to help local children in the U.S. We expect to have student chapters at 5 colleges by the end of 2018 and 10-15 colleges by the end of 2019 doing work in their local communities. GAFY is hosting a Youth Conference in Nassau in March 2018 in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy and the Bahamian government.

Yes, The Global Athletic Foundation for Youth (GAFY) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation and is registered in Virginia.

Yes, GAFY entered into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas and expects to partner with the U.S. Embassies in all the countries we will be doing work in.

GAFY believes the best way to initially help empower youth through sports is to enhance current programs already in place. Rather than starting from the ground up we create synergy with our partners who already know the youth in their area and to allow them to increase the quality and quantity of opportunities offered.

GAFY is currently in working with community partners in the Caribbean as well as the US.

The GAFY mission is to empower youth (especially at-risk youth) through sports. Youth that participate in sports or activities have a lower risk of drug use, criminal activity, and dropping out of school

The best way to support our programs is to attend our fundraiser (Caribbean Beach Benefit) or be a sponsor. We also have volunteer opportunities at the fundraiser as well as with our student chapters and service events.

Currently we are providing support to approximately 500 children that are in our community partners programs and expect that number to be over 1,000 within the next year.

GAFY is Global Athletic Foundation for Youth which was established in March 2017 to support youth through sports in the Caribbean region as well as in the U.S.

GAFY has established a special rate with local transportation companies to and from the Nassau International Airport to the Melia. Please check the website 30 days prior to the event to book your transfer.

A Passport is required when traveling abroad; however, there is no sperate Visa requirement to visit the Bahamas. To apply for a U.S. Passport, visit the State Department website. If while at the CBB event your passport is lost or stolen you should inform the U.S. Embassy in Nassau at 242-322-1181. It is the sole responsibility of the guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available when necessary. Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding their flight or ship or from entering a country and may be subject to fines. No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.

If you cancel 72 hour(s) before arrival or are a no-show, 100 % charge as cancellation penalty will apply. Reservations are non-transferable. Participant’s reservation is based on Hotel policy. In fairness to our passengers that purchase travel insurance, we strictly abide by Cancellation, Transfer, and Refund Policy regardless of personal circumstances or circumstances beyond your control that prevent or delay your participation. Severe weather during the time of the event in the Bahamas is rare and the event maybe moved indoors and will proceed as scheduled in rain and other weather conditions. Should the event be cancelled or postponed you will have the opportunity to attend the postponed event or receive credit towards a future event. If the event is cancelled and no make-up date is scheduled within 90 days of the original event date you will receive a full refund. Refund does not include airfare and GAFY recommends travel insurance for your trip.

Special conditions are given. Please see details in Cancellation Policy. Offer subject to a limited share of rooms. The prices and the conditions offered can be different at each moment, even if you request the same dates. Should you modify your booking please always check the new price applied before confirming the changes.

As a nonprofit we have an obligation to minimize monetary risk to support our programs and airfare prices fluctuate too dramatically (based on a variety of factors to include the time of booking and where you are flying from) for us to build it into the package price.

GAFY does not offer travel insurance directly; we have partnered with Allianz Insurance to offer this valuable service. GAFY receives a portion of all travel insurance purchased thru us.

During the time of the event, Nassau has gradually rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing by 2°F, from 78°F to 81°F over the course of the month, and rarely exceeding 85°F or dropping below 73°F. Daily low temperatures increase by 2°F, from 67°F to 70°F, rarely falling below 60°F or exceeding 74°F with an average 11% chance of .04 inches of rain.

Travel is one of life's great joys. But even the most carefully planned trip can be complicated by unforeseen events. Whether it's lost luggage, cancelled flights, or a medical emergency while on your trip, an unexpected mishap can turn a relaxing vacation into a taxing experience. Allianz travel insurance are designed to protect you when travel plans are cancelled or interrupted for a covered reason. Our goal is to save you money, safeguard your journey, and make your vacation memorable for all of the right reasons. We do not offer Travel Insurance directly but you may purchase it through our partner Allianz. GAFY receives a small donation for each purchase.

A Caribbean Beach Benefit Event is how The Global Athletic Foundation for Youth (GAFY) supports our youth programs. We host these events at beach resorts using a sports related theme and they are specifically designed to be lively and fun. The majority of Caribbean Beach Benefit events follow a college football schedule of Will-Call, Tailgate Party, Games on the Beach (for all ages), and Post-Game Party. In addition, attendees of Caribbean Beach Benefit events can participate in a Karaoke contest, a team dinner (additional fee applies), meet former players, get autographs, and purchase memorabilia; all benefitting a great cause.

GAFY used 100% of all net proceeds from our fundraiser events to support our programs. All members of the GAFY Staff and Board of Directors volunteer their time and all administrative expenses are paid for thanks to the generous support of our sponsor W&T Travel Services.

Severe weather during the time of the event in the Bahamas is rare and the event may be moved indoors and will proceed as scheduled in rain and other weather conditions. Should the event be cancelled or postponed you will have the opportunity to attend the postponed event or receive credit towards a future event. If the event is cancelled and no make-up date is scheduled within 90 days of the original event date you will receive a full refund. Refund does not include airfare and GAFY recommends travel insurance for your trip.

As a nonprofit, we have an obligation to minimize monetary risk in order to support our programs. Due to the dramatic fluctuation in airfare prices (based on a variety of factors to include the time of booking and flight origination point) it would be difficult for us to build airfare into the package price.

Yes, a Passport is required when traveling abroad; however, there is no sperate Visa requirement to visit the Bahamas. To apply for a U.S. Passport, visit the State Department website. If while at the Caribbean Beach Benefit event your passport is lost or stolen you should inform the U.S. Embassy in Nassau at 242-322-1181. It is the sole responsibility of the guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available when necessary. Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding their flight or ship or from entering a country and may be subject to fines. No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.

Packages include lodging, meals, and beverage (subject to limitation based on resort – see website for details), all GAFY sponsored activities, and airport transfers from and to the local airport (i.e. Nassau Airport to Resort). Please note that the event itinerary, schedule, and athletes subject to change.

GAFY utilities a Hybrid Social Entrepreneurship model for our fundraisers. We believe the best way to raise funds is to ask you to do what you may have planned on doing anyway (such as take a family vacation on the beach in the Bahamas); but add to the total vacation experience with our event. Net Proceeds from the event are determined based on the cost of the event versus the number of packages (tickets sold).

During the time of the event, Nassau has gradually rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing by 2°F, from 78°F to 81°F over the course of the month, and rarely exceeding 85°F or dropping below 73°F. Daily low temperatures increase by 2°F, from 67°F to 70°F, rarely falling below 60°F or exceeding 74°F with an average 11% chance of .04 inches of rain.