A Passion
for People & Sport
31+ years. 289 672 + young people. We use sport to build the next generation of confident, connected leaders.
Our Story
Where It All Started
Altus Sport was founded out of frustration — too many youths where not given the opportunity to structured sport programmes and physical activity.
“Sport isn’t the goal. It’s the door. What we’re really building is young people who know who they are.”
From sport management to sport for development we now run an initiative across 56 venues.
Our Approach
How We Make It Work
Sport Skill Development
Leadership Development
“If you have a body, you are an athlete” – Nike
Inclusion & Access
68.4% of our participants are girls. All programs are free at the point of delivery. Sport is for everyone.
Safeguarding
Youth Empowerment
Community Impact
When young people thrive, communities change. Our work ripples outward — into families, schools, and neighbourhoods.
Our Journey
31 years of showing up
Altus Sport has reached 289 672+ people for showing up every day for the past 31+ years!
1994
Nelson Mandela Inauguration
Altus Sport presented the youth programme.
2004
Networking
Officially became a Streetfootballworld(SFW) member. SFW rebranded to COMMON GOAL.
2004
Olympism
A big year for presenting Olympism sessions at schools nationally.
2009
Sport for Social Change Network SA
Altus Sport appointed by NIKE to convene the network for Southern Africa for 4 years.
2015 – 2024
Girl Empowerment
Assisted Women Win / Standard Chartered Bank in reaching 1 million girls globally and SCB receiving the Gender Mainstreaming Award, Southern Africa.
2026
Life’s a Ball Olympism Initiative
Launch of our revamped programme under four clubs.