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21.02.2024
The Strong Mind for Success #SMS National Training Workshop took place in Sofia, Bulgaria in the period 20 – 21 February 2024 and provided youth and athletes with the opportunity to improve their knowledge on the topic of mental health, while providing a platform for networking for future activities. The #SMS workshop was dedicated to educating young footballers on mental health and how a holistic approach can be applied to their professional development. The training included lectures as well as workshops in which participants actively discussed the topic.
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20.02.2024
The Bulgarian Sports Development Association (BSDA) is proud to announce its participation in the kick-off meeting of the SHARE 2.0 Community of Practice (CoP), which took place online on February 20, 2024. This event marks the commencement of an exciting phase for the SHARE initiative, which has been at the forefront of promoting sports and physical activity's role in regional and local development across Europe since its inception in 2018.
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15.02.2024
The free 50-page edition "FUTURE" is entirely dedicated to children and youth sports in Bulgaria. In 2023, this unique project for Bulgarian print publications published several issues, with the May and November editions featuring information about the #SWIM – Swim without Fear initiative. The magazine showcases young talents in Bulgarian sports, advocates for sports among adolescents in all its aspects – including organization and funding at the club, federation, and state levels; the educational role of sports; and the benefits of sports for young people. It is published with the support of the Bulgarian Sports Totalisator and distributed free of charge through the BST network.
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10.02.2024
In the period 7-10.02.2024 in the city of Sakarya, Turkey, an international partner meeting under the "Carbon Neutral Sports Club Network – C ZERO SPORTS CLUB" project was held. During the meeting, the "Carbon Footprint Measurement Programme for Sports Organisations", created for the purpose of the project, was discussed, as well as the results obtained and analysed and the future objectives and activities of the project. The consortium consists of 7 partner organisations from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Serbia and Turkey.
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09.02.2024
In the period 06-09 February 2024, in Bologna, Italy, the first meeting of the consortium that is going to implement the “POP-UP, Sport for empowerment and for hoping-up your personal and professional pathway" project was held. The initiative aims to enable the training and integration pathways for low-skilled adult populations, especially women and people with disabilities, to develop and incorporate innovative training activities centered around physical activity and sports, with a focus on health and well-being, and a pedagogical perspective of empowerment and skills development relevant to employment. The activities developed support the accessibility and inclusion of these populations and will create opportunities at both a personal and professional level.
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30.01.2024
On January 30, 2024, in the building of the European Commission in Brussels, the annual edition of the Sport Info Day was held, during which detailed information about the opportunities offered by the sports sector of the Erasmus+ programme to promote sports and physical activity at local, regional and national level was provided. The event brought together over 700 sports experts and was opened by Iliana Ivanova – European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth: “I am convinced that our community can have a greater impact than ever at this critical time for Europe – and for the European sport. Harnessing the power of sport to continue the positive transformation of our societies, in 2024 we renew the EU Work Plan for Sport and support positive change with €51 million and over 300 projects across Europe".
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27.01.2024
The Inclusive Orienteering for All (IOFA) project aims to make the sport of Trail Orienteering more accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone, particularly individuals with disabilities and sport operators. The project brings together organizations from Croatia, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Hungary, each with unique expertise in promoting inclusive sports and Trail Orienteering. The first meeting of the team that will implement the initiative took place on the 27th of January 2024 in Madrid, Spain and was attended by Joanna Dochevska and Ivaylo Zdravkov, representatives of the partner organization from Bulgaria – Bulgarian sports development association.
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26.01.2024
“European Week of Winter Sport” is an Erasmus+ co-funded initiative, aiming to encourage the participation in sport and physical activity while raising awareness about climate change and promote sustainability through the creation and the implementation of the European Week of Winter Sport. The first meeting of the project, which brought together sports organizations from 8 countries, was held in Madrid, Spain on the 26th of January 2024 and was attended by Joanna Dochevska and Ivaylo Zdravkov, representatives of the partner organization from Bulgaria – Bulgarian sports development association.
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25.01.2024
On 25th of January 2024, the first meeting within the SHOWDOWN initiative took place, hosted by Bulgarian Sports Development Association, bringing together partners from Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain. The SHOWDOWN project aims to facilitate and promote the participation of people with visual impairments in health-enhancing physical activities that will improve their health and help them establish social connections within their communities. To achieve this, the project will focus on the Showdown game, which is an inclusive sport that welcomes people of all genders, ages, and abilities.
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20.01.2024
On the 20th of January 2024, in the town of Bansko, Bulgaria, Bulgarian sports development association held a dissemination event within the framework of the EntrepreNEETs initiative, in which sports specialists, sports managers and professionals in the field of sports participated. During the event, the prepared training materials under the project were discussed and tested, as well as the future partnership activities. ЕntrepreNEETs is a strategic partnership in the field of youth that aims to empower young female NEETs by providing them with entrepreneurial skills in the fields of social entrepreneurship, intercultural communication, project management, digital, and ICT skills.
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18.01.2024
On January 18, 2024, the first meeting for the OR. with Snorkeling project took place, bringing together partners in an online environment to discuss the upcoming aspects of the initiative. UNICEF reports that nearly 240 million children in the world today have some form of disability. New report from UNICEF exposes the depth of deprivation experienced by the 1 in 10 children with disabilities worldwide across several indicators of well-being, including health, education and protection. Also, the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities states that all children and young people should be able to grow up together for the benefit of all, showing respect for others, and EU’s role is to promote the protection of the rights of the child as an EU objective as well as its competence to combat discrimination based on disability.
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22.12.2023
On December 22, 2023, the Bulgarian Sports Development Association participated in an online partnership meeting within the project 'Academy for Youth Workers 2.0'. Participants had the opportunity to discuss the project team's specially designed pilot training program 'Youth Workers Academy 2.0', virtual escape rooms for youth organizations, and their future activities and initiatives.
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19.12.2023
#SWIM! – Swim Without Fear, an initiative funded by the Erasmus+ program, aims to tackle hydrophobia among children by fostering a positive relationship with water. The project endeavors to create a handbook of best practices that will assist parents and organizations in the realm of swimming.
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15.12.2023
From December 13th to 15th, 2023, in Athens, Greece, the final partner meeting took place within the project "An educational and training program for older adults at risk of developing dementia through table tennis /hAlt/". During this meeting, partners discussed the activities realized within the project, which examines how sports activities can contribute to improving the lives and well-being of individuals with Alzheimer's. Table tennis is one of the most engaging brain activities, and even older players can enjoy playing it. This sport positively impacts physical activity levels, improves attention and concentration, and enhances visual-spatial skills.
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14.12.2023
On December 14, 2023, an online meeting was held between the coordinators of projects starting in 2024, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Sport program, and representatives of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), responsible for managing funding for Education, Culture, Audiovisual, Sport, Citizenship, and Volunteering within the Union.
During the meeting, the current focuses in the administration, implementation, and reporting of projects in the sports field were presented, along with the realization of the outlined activities. The team of the Bulgarian Sports Development Association participated in the meeting regarding the newly launched initiative #BeInclusiveWaterPolo, set to commence on January 1, 2024, co-funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union.
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12.12.2023
From December 11th to 12th, 2023, the final meeting of the Ramps4Champs project partners was held in Thessaloniki, Greece. The partnership meeting was accompanied by a conference attended by participants from Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Serbia, and North Macedonia. They had the opportunity to discuss practical and theoretical tools for socialization and social integration through Boccia for people with disabilities.
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10.12.2023
The third edition of the innovative international collaboration event EUSportLab, bringing together professionals in the sports sector, took place in Milan from December 8th to 9th, 2023. The initiative aimed to foster new partnerships, enhance the quality of already developed projects, and establish new sports initiatives within the framework of the European Union's "Erasmus+" program. With a collective vision to address the current needs of communities within the European Union and offer specific solutions with sustainable impact, 70 representatives of international sport organizations collaborated. These organizations leveraged the experience, competence, and professionalism of participants, sharing knowledge and striving for real, tangible, and lasting impact within their communities.
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05.12.2023
The Bulgarian Sports Development Association joined efforts with Special Olympics Bulgaria, the "ProSport" Foundation, and the European Law Society and participated in the annual conference "Sport - a Tool for Social Inclusion." The event, held on December 5, 2023, at the Vitosha Park Hotel in Sofia, aimed to raise crucial issues regarding the role of sports as a means for social integration and improving quality of life. The conference aimed to stimulate discussions among various stakeholders in the sports sector, including public institutions, sports federations, clubs, sports service providers, schools, municipalities, and regulatory bodies.
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01.12.2023
The second project meeting of "An Autism and Behaviour Management training for P.E. school teachers," or shortly P.E.rfect, took place on 01.12.2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria, and brought together partners from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ireland, Spain, Poland, and Republic of North Macedonia. They discussed the activities of the project implemented so far, as well as future ones.
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28.11.2023
Rise Empowered Above Sexual Violence in Sports or simply RISE is an Erasmus Plus co-funded initiative, aiming to address the issue of sexual violence in sports. In the period November 26th to 28th, 2023 representatives of Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Spain gathered to discuss the RISE start and main projects goals, followed by the establishment of the project management plan and partnership agreements signing. The agenda also encompassed presentations on project results, financial management, quality assurance plans, and strategies for dissemination and exploitation, concluding with discussions on follow-up tasks, milestones, and deadlines, spanning three days from. RISE partner from Bulgaria is the Bulgarian Sports Development Association and in the kick-off meeting on behalf of BSDA took part Joanna Dochevska.
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26.11.2023
On November 26th, hundreds of children from across the country gathered in Sofia to participate in the fourth edition of the sprint tournament for children, "Darko Team Baby Cup." Despite the severe meteorological conditions, 370 children aged 4 to 13 participated in the 50 and 60-meter races at the "Festivalna" hall.
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22.11.2023
On November 22, 2023, an inclusive #SWIM training took place in Sofia, demonstrating that children with special needs can swim without fear. #SWIM – Swim Without Fear, is an initiative aiming to overcome hydrophobia in an innovative and distinctive way by developing a handbook of best practices. This resource will be beneficial for both parents and organizations involved in swimming.
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20.11.2023
The #BeActive Awards are part of the European Commission’s annual European Week of Sport campaign. The awards recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations who have demonstrated their commitment to promoting active lifestyles across Europe. The #BeActive Awards 2023 are designed to celebrate organisations and projects that have thrivingly promoted sport and physical activity throughout Europe and in 2023 include four categories:
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20.11.2023
On November 20, 2023, a meeting was held in Sofia, gathering specialists from the Adapted Physical Activity sector from Greece and Bulgaria. Students and the leading lecturer in Adapted Physical Education, Professor Christina Evangelinou, who has been in the Physical Education and Sports Department at the Aristotle University branch in Serres since 2003, participated. Renowned Bulgarian specialists in inclusive sports, Stefka Djobova and Ivelina Kirilova, presented the "Adapted Physical Activity and Sports" program at the NSA "Vasil Levski," which is increasingly attractive for sports professionals.
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16.11.2023
On November 16, 2023, the first meeting of the consortium, which will implement the #Train4Family initiative, gathered representatives from partner organizations in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Turkey, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. The partners discussed the project's activities, the project timeline, as well as the initial steps to kick off the work on #Train4Family.
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15.11.2023
On 15.11.2023, in the town of Karlovo, the SONIC START sports festival - 15 YEARS TOGETHER and BEYOND with 15 challenges for 15 teams in 15 activities took place, marking the anniversary of a socially responsible company providing successful reintegration for children and adults into society. Representatives of the BSDA took part in the event and supported the celebration of Community facility for people with intellectual disabilities in Banja town - an institution with which BSDA has been successfully partnering for over 10 years.
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13.11.2023
On November 13, 2023, at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" in Sofia, the Bulgarian Sports Development Association held an event as part of the "Multisport Community Experience" project, engaging sports educators, coaches, and students. The project is a collaborative partnership with five partner organizations: the Bulgarian Sports Development Association (Bulgaria), Sports Association in Dubrovnik (Croatia), European Platform for Sports Innovation (Belgium), NGO Nest Berlin (Germany), and the University of Thessaly (Greece).
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