The SPOT project focuses on merging two areas of knowledge together: Sport and Social Inclusion.
The aim of the project is to create networks that can raise a profitable debate on the themes of inclusive and integrated sport, tackled from different perspectives. Involving ecosystems from four European countries, SPOT builds a connection among international and local actors, carriers of complementary experiences in the social and sports spheres, in order to create a model for territorial-to-international cooperation aimed at the definition of a non-formal training offer addressed to coaches, educators, managers, and athletes willing to work for a deeper inclusion and integration in and through sport. The project stems out from the demand of having these actors communicating with each other – i.e. sports organizations, NGOs, public administrations, schools, etc. – so that any difference relating to social disability is attenuated, or possibly overcomed.

The objectives of the project are:

• Networking of stakeholders to enhance and strengthen the dialogue and cooperation between adjoining subjects of the Third Sector
• Identificate the best practices and proven methodologies from the transnational activities and the local networks
• Outline a non-formal educational offer on inclusive and integrated sports
• Diffuse a greater knowledge of sports and social inclusion, with consequent hoped-for widening of offer in services provided by stakeholders and project partners.

The results of the project will lay the foundations for a more cohesive and structured dialogue within the reference areas, furthermore intensified by the international experience, driven and ensured by the project’s architecture. This will set the first step in building virtuous relationships that can persist and continue beyond the limits of the duration of the project and the territories involved, aiming at providing an experience that is scalable for the benefit of other communities of the European Union.

Agenda of Kick Off Meeting