Bob Beattie was an icon of the sport of alpine ski racing and one of its most passionate pioneers.
He was a driving force for ski racing his entire life, counted among the sport’s leaders who built alpine ski racing into one of the pillar events at the Olympic Winter Games. He was the founding coach of the U.S. Ski Team and one of the creators of the Alpine Ski World Cup. After ending his coaching career, Bob started World Wide Ski Corp., establishing the World Pro Ski Tour. Bob was also a television commentator, debuting at ABC in 1969. He went on to commentate for the Winter Olympics in 1976, 1980, 1984 and 1988. He was a frequent host on ABC's Wide World of Sports, as well as on ESPN where he produced Bob Beattie's Ski World.
Fierce and outspoken, Bob continued to advocate for the sport he loved long after his retirement from coaching, promoting, and fundraising for the team on an unprecedented scale. He is one of the most decorated officials in skiing’s history, receiving numerous honors including the U.S. Ski Association’s Julius Blegen Award (1964) and was inducted into the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame (1984). Bob passed away in April 2018 at the age of 84.
Bob felt deeply that all U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team athletes should have their expenses covered, especially their travel costs, and was relentless in his championing of this cause. This fund is named in memory of him to honor his tremendous efforts on behalf of all U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes.
Bob Beattie was an icon of the sport of alpine ski racing and one of its most passionate pioneers.
He was a driving force for ski racing his entire life, counted among the sport’s leaders who built alpine ski racing into one of the pillar events at the Olympic Winter Games. He was the founding coach of the U.S. Ski Team and one of the creators of the Alpine Ski World Cup. After ending his coaching career, Bob started World Wide Ski Corp., establishing the World Pro Ski Tour. Bob was also a television commentator, debuting at ABC in 1969. He went on to commentate for the Winter Olympics in 1976, 1980, 1984 and 1988. He was a frequent host on ABC's Wide World of Sports, as well as on ESPN where he produced Bob Beattie's Ski World.
Fierce and outspoken, Bob continued to advocate for the sport he loved long after his retirement from coaching, promoting, and fundraising for the team on an unprecedented scale. He is one of the most decorated officials in skiing’s history, receiving numerous honors including the U.S. Ski Association’s Julius Blegen Award (1964) and was inducted into the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame (1984). Bob passed away in April 2018 at the age of 84.
Bob felt deeply that all U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team athletes should have their expenses covered, especially their travel costs, and was relentless in his championing of this cause. This fund is named in memory of him to honor his tremendous efforts on behalf of all U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes.
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The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation is the non-profit fundraising arm of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Incorporated in 1964 as a 501(c)3, the Foundation raises money to support year-round athlete training, development, competition and educational needs. Donations to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is proud to announce the launch of the final phase of fundraising for the Bob Beattie Athlete Travel Fund. Initially created in 2017, this endowed fund supports travel expenses for A, B, and C Team athletes in Alpine, Cross Country, Freeski, Freestyle, Snowboard, and Snowboardcross. When fully endowed, the Bob Beattie Athlete Travel Fund will provide nearly $1 million in annual support, in perpetuity, for U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes’ travel costs. The Beattie Fund is a game-changer for U.S. Ski & Snowboard and our athletes. Historically, travel expenses have been a barrier to success for many athletes who have struggled to cover the cost.
Not many know this, but U.S. athletes do not receive any government funding. It’s the generosity of fans and supporters like you that helps make our athletes’ dreams come true.
Our goal is to raise $3 million to fully endow the Bob Beattie Athlete Travel Fund. Please consider donating today. Your gift will have an impact on our athletes for generations to come!