Community Champions

Sport Fishing Championship Community Champions program was launched in 2022 and is the league’s charitable arm supporting organizations making an impact in coastal fishing communities across North America, the Caribbean and Central America.

The Nature Conservancy

Founded in 1951 through grassroots action in the United States, The Nature Conservancy has grown into one of the most impactful environmental organizations in the world. With more than one million members and over one thousand scientists, The Nature Conservancy advances conservation efforts across 83 countries and territories, and has conserved over 960 million hectares of ocean and more than 125 million acres of land. The Nature Conservancy’s mission is rooted in creating a world where people and nature can thrive. Through science-driven solutions, global partnerships, and community engagement, TNC continues to lead efforts to address changing environmental conditions, protect biodiversity, and sustain vital ecosystems. This collaboration underscores SFC’s ongoing commitment to aligning with organizations that drive meaningful impact, reinforcing its leadership role at the intersection of sportfishing, conservation, and community engagement.

Coast Guard Foundation

An SFC Community Champion since 2023, The Coast Guard Foundation is the premier non-profit organization that supports U.S. Coast Guard members and their families, providing resources that build resilience and strengthen the community. All events from SFC's annual "The Catch, Powered by Verizon" benefit The Coast Guard Foundation. With the introduction of SFC's professional angling clubs, all club jerseys prominently feature the Coast Guard Foundation logo on the right shoulder.

Billfish Conservation Project

Founded in 2019, the Billfish Conservation Project (BCP) has worked with government agencies, academia, tourism departments and in the field to improve the management and conservation of billfish stocks by promoting the socioeconomic development of prolific billfish regions. BCP receives complimentary SFC media assets, sponsorships, networking and hospitality passes, and a sizable cash donation, with a total commitment in the six figures.

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