San Diego’s leading sports influencers, champions and supporters who celebrate and support local athletic achievement and youth development through sports.
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The San Diego Sports Association supports and celebrates local athletic participation and achievement in San Diego as well as youth development through sports. SDSA traces its roots back to the Breitbard Athletic Foundation, which was founded in 1946 by the legendary Bob Breitbard, and is dedicated to creating strategic and meaningful opportunities through sports and philanthropy to make a positive impact in San Diego.
We believe:
· Sports bring positive benefits and unifying power that aid in the development of youth, community and business;
· Sports positively develops social, communication, teamwork and leadership skills in youth;
· Excellence in sports is motivating, inspiring, and unifying;
· Wherever possible, we should help young athletes in need participate in sports and athletics;
· These milestones should be celebrated by bringing San Diegans together to honor, celebrate and support local athletic achievement.
Contact Us:
Mailing Address:
San Diego Sports Association
1041 Market St., #314
San Diego, CA 92101
The Breitbard Hall of Fame, established in 1953 by Robert Breitbard, honors athletes who have excelled athletically in San Diego or who are native San Diegans and have achieved athletic fame elsewhere. Since 1953, the Breitbard Hall of Fame has inducted more than 155 members across 25 sports and includes icons such as Bill Walton, Tony Hawk, Ted Williams, and Tony Gwynn. To learn more about each Breitbard Hall of Famer, visit the Fowler Family Awards Center.
Petco Park | 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
The Salute to the Champions is San Diego’s premier sports awards gala where the year’s most memorable performances are celebrated and the region’s greatest sports figures receive the community’s highest sports honor: Induction into the Breitbard Hall of Fame.
Join us in January when we induct Barry Zito and Stephen Strasberg into the Breitbard hall of fame. Come mingle with San Diego Sports greats and enjoy a fun and memorable night!
The 78th Salute to the Champions is presented by the Robert & Lillie Breitbard Foundationand the San Diego Padres
Details:
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Reception & Dinner: 5:30-9pm
Hyatt Regency La Jolla | 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
For questions, email: info@sandiegosportsassn.com
The Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship offers a $7,500 scholarship to at least seven high school seniors in San Diego County each year. A second scholarship of $7,500 can also be earned, provided the recipient remains in good academic standing following the first year of college, for a total possible scholarship award of $15,000. Additionally, scholarship recipients will receive a laptop computer from Computers 2 Kids San Diego. The nominee must have demonstrated an ability to overcome personal obstacles associated with drugs or alcohol, a strong commitment to athletics and a desire to continue personal growth and development through higher education. There is no minimum GPA requirement, but academic growth will be considered.
Clicl here to download the 2025 BFMS Application with Form Fields.
DESCRIPTION
• One-year scholarship for $7,500 for the first year of college
• Scholarship recipients who remain in academic standing following their first year of college will earn an additional $7,500 scholarship for their second year of college
• Eligible expenses include college tuition, books and on-campus housing
• Recipients will be required to keep in periodic communication with the SDSA, to report on their progress
NOMINATION CRITERIA
• High school senior who will enroll in either a two- or four-year college
• Has overcome personal obstacles and troubles in life associated with drugs or alcohol
• Demonstrated athletic achievement and participation in organized sports
• Demonstrated leadership ability and demonstrated personal responsibility
• Demonstrated academic growth
• Demonstrated financial need
• Has a strong commitment to setting and reaching life goals
• Has a strong commitment to setting and reaching life goals
SUBMISSION PROCESS
• All submissions must include: the completed nomination form, a copy of the student’s high school transcripts and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach or counselor. The letter of recommendation should attest to why the nominee’s behavior, attitude, desire and character warrant this scholarship.
• All applications should be submitted by a coach, teacher, counselor or principal and are due by February 14th, 2025.
TO DONATE
Please click here directing you to the official SDSA PayPal.
Click here to meet the 2024 Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship recipients.
For additional information, contact Annie Heilbrunn / Annie@sandiegosportsassn.com
The Fowler Family Awards
100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Each month, the San Diego Sports Association honors as many as 4 professional, 6 amateur, and 6 prep athletes as Stars of the Month for their outstanding athletic accomplishments.
Stars of the Month are recognized in the San Diego Union Tribune, via the Fowler Family Awards Center, on the Sports Association's social media channels and website, and at San Diego's premier sports awards gala, Salute to the Champions. They also receive a Breitbard Certificate of Athletic Achievement.
For additional information, contact Christian Pedersen / christian@sandiegosportsassn.com
The San Diego Sports Association and California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) are proud to annouce the return of the ALL CIF Team celebration held at the end of each CIF season, this event will honor all student athletes selected to first and second team all cif to each sport.
For additional information, contact info@sandiegosportsassn.com
Members of the San Diego Sports Association are invited to attend and participate in Board Luncheon, which are held throughout the year and feature a relevant guest speaker. Past speakers include Steve Fisher, AJ Preller, Larry Scott, George Raveling, and others who shed light and a behind-the-scenes look at their various area of focus as it relates to San Diego's sports landscape.
For additional information, contact info@sandiegosportsassn.com
As part of our ongoing mission to celebrate local high school athletes, the San Diego Sports Association proudly
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The San Diego Sports Association is a membership-driven organization made up of many of San Diego’s leading sports influencers and champions. Click here for a list of our members and to learn more.
The SDSA traces its roots back to the San Diego Hall of Champions and Breitbard Athletic Foundation, which were founded by the legendary Bob Breitbard.
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