MRF Athletics Program

The purpose of the MRF Athletics Program is to encourage, support and facilitate Recon Marines, Sailors & immediate family members healthy lifestyle through sporting activities.

We also welcome Ambassador athletes who support the MRF mission and programs but have not served in the Recon community. Ambassador athletes would be expected to fundraise on behalf of the MRF in support of the mission and programs.

MRF ATHLETICS PROGRAM

- Promote mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing through sponsored athletics programs and dedicated leadership.
- Sustain unified effort with the Marine Reconnaissance Foundation, its goals, objectives, and desired program outcomes.
- Develop additional fundraising opportunities to better support MRF Athletes and their families.
- Provide MRF Athletes unique opportunities to train and compete in high-visibility competitions where coaching services, travel/registration costs, and/or training resources would be otherwise prohibitive.
- Combative Sports (e.g. martial arts, wrestling)
- Endurance Sports (e.g. marathons, Iron Man, triathlon)
- Extreme Sports (e.g. BMX, Motocross, etc)
- Strength/Weightlifting (e.g. bodybuilding, HYROX, Cross Fit, Strong Man)
- Shooting/Tactical Sports (e.g. biathlon, competitive rifle/pistol)
- Expedition Team (team-based, long-range expeditions in austere environments)

The Marine Reconnaissance Foundation Athletics Program falls under
LOE 1: DELIBERATE/REOCCURRING PROGRAMS

MRF Expedition Branch

The Expedition Branch is a specialized athletics and outdoor team within the Marine Reconnaissance Foundation that organizes select teams of current and former Recon Marines and Sailors to execute long-range expeditions in austere environments.

The team is heavily involved in high-altitude mountaineering, extreme endurance events, and rigorous training evolutions (like climbs on Mount Rainier and Mount Baker). The Expedition Branch acts as a fundraising arm for the MRF to support the foundation's core objectives.
- Mission Execution: Plans and executes complex, high-altitude, and extreme environment expeditions.
- Preserving the Culture: Brings the traditional six-man "team-of-action" culture of Marine Reconnaissance into civilian physical challenges and global environments.
- Transition and Support: Creates post-service purpose, camaraderie, and networking opportunities for veterans transitioning out of the military.

MRF ATHLETICS TEAM BREAKDOWN

MRF Athletic Teams within each category of athletic competition include the following roles: Team Leaders, Team Athletes, Team Ambassador Athletes, and Team Sponsor.

ach of these individuals plays a critical role in the overall success and development of the team, and there are different requirements and responsibilities associated with each role.

Active or former Reconnaissance Marines or Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen who compete, and may fundraise, on behalf of the MRF in their respective athletic fields. These individuals also serve as the primary point of contact between Team Sponsors and the MRF Athletics Department Leadership for all fundraising and resource requirements.
Active or former Reconnaissance Marines, Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen, or their immediate family members, who compete, and may fundraise, on behalf of the MRF in their respective athletic fields. MRF Team Athletes must receive approval from the MRF Athletics Department.
Individuals who are not current/former Reconnaissance Marines, Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen, or their immediate family members. Ambassador athletes are permitted to wear MRF Team Apparel during competition and have access to certain MRF and sponsor-affiliated resources and training. MRF Team Ambassador Athletes must receive approval from the MRF Athletics Department and are required to fundraise for themselves.
Individuals or organizations who provide equipment, financial support, merchandise, or other training and competition-related resources for MRF Athletics Teams within one or more categories of athletic competition.