16/9/2011
ISCA ASIA REPORT 2011 By N. SHANMUGARAJAH, Chairman ISCA Asia
The Asian countries are very diverse, when it comes to sector of sport and physical activity at grassroots and recreational level. The culture, tradition, history and organizations of recreational sport and physical activity are very diverse.
We would like to see this as a strength more than an obstacle for the international cooperation and exchange of know how. Basically it means that the diversity gives many opportunity to create inspiration for national adaption.
An ISCA Asian Task Force Meeting was successfully organized on the 05th March, 2011 at Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Participants from Malaysia, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Korea and Noumea Island participated in the meeting.
During 2012, sports scientists from the Pan-Asian Society of Sports & Physical Education will be identified and invited by ISCA to do research and present case studies on Sports For All Development in Asian countries and to explore the possibilities of implementing ISCA activities in their countries.
We are currently discussing with Ho Chi Minh Gymnastics Association, Vietnam.on their proposal to host a Youth Leader Education Program for youth from Asia.
We have nominated Prof. Cheung Siu Yin from Hong Kong to the Executive Committee of ISCA as a representative from Asian Continent.
In 2012, ISCA and Ollerup will implement the EU financed Youth development project NOYCE – Non-formal education through sport for youth in China and Europe. The project will include a youth training for European and Asian youth.
ISCA President presented grassroots sport perspectives at the World Summit of Internet and Multimedia, September 2011, Shenyuang
ISCA LATIN AMERICA - REPORT By Maria Luiza Souza Dias
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Maria Luiza Souza Dias -¬ ISCA Latin American Committee Chairwoman (Serviço
Social do Comércio -¬ Brazil).
- Elizabeth Paoliello ¬- ISCA Vice-President (UNICAMP -¬ Brazil).
- Liliana Ortiz de la Cruz ¬- Fundación Pro Deporte y Recreación Para Todos
(Colombia).
- Maria Eugenia Jenkins -¬ Universidad de Costa Rica and FECERED (Costa Rica)
- Rosalía C. Y. de Cadillo -¬ Universidad Mayor de San Marcos (Peru)
- Guillermo G. Lopez - Compensar (Colombia).
- Tatiana Camargo -¬ General Secretary at ISCA Latin American Committee (Serviço Social do Comércio ¬ Brazil).
Latin American Youth Committee - LAYC
Contact persons:
- Helaine Lima
- Pedro Bellini
1) INTRODUCTION
ISCA has increased in number of members and visibility in Latin America in the last years. Through our actions we seek to spread ISCA mission and values to promote a greater understanding about the importance of culture and sport in the development of communities.
We aim to contribute to the building of a concrete Sport for All network on national and international level, promoting exchange in the field of sport, cultural, leisure and physical activities and taking different initiatives.
We have sought to give attention to the development of youth leaders and also to develop as many actions as possible adjusted to the conditions, culture and interest of all members.
2) STRATEGY ACTIONS
2.1) Survey
This year we started an investigation about the scene of Sport for All in Latin America. We did an objective survey among ISCA members (24 organizations) and other organizations about the Sport for All movement in the Latin American countries to identify the real needs and aspirations and also having a general idea about this practice in each country.
From the results received until this moment we have the following overview:
DEVELOPMENT OF SPORT FOR ALL ACTIVITIES
INSTITUTIONS THAT PROMOTE ACTIVITIES OF SPORT FOR ALL
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS:
Colombia
Pay more attention to the development plan that meets the needs of the urban communities taking into account public spaces.
- Sport for All events: an important way to share valuable experiences.
Cuba
Promote sporting events that has a great impact.
Venezuela
- Governmental Policies to promote Sport for All.
- “Misión Barrio Adentro Deportivo”: this program has the aim to provide health and social benefits for everyone by means of sport and physical activity practices, improving the quality of individual and collective life.
Peru
- Develop actions with the aim to change behaviours.
- Creation of bike paths.
2.2) Network increase
Enhancing our network and seeking actions that can promote the exchange of experiences among several institutions have been one of the most important goals of ISCA Latin America, as some activities highlighted below:
-International Week of Sport for Social Change
November, 2010 in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
In 2007 Nike supported the creation of a global movement, the Sport for Social Change Network – SSCN. In Brazil this is named REMS – Rede Esporte pela Mudança Social and involves a collection of 30 non-profit organizations, lead by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). These NGOs are from all over the country, although the majority is from Rio and São Paulo.
The event topics in 2010 included violence prevention through sport; development strategies for the culture of sports participation; indexing and monitoring of sports policies and the millennium development goals; social and environmental sustainability in sports; educational sports and economic development through sports.
ISCA was represented in the International Week of Sport for Social Change through the presence of Marvin Radford (ISCA External Relations Manager) and Maria Luiza S. Dias (ISCA Latin America President), where they had the opportunity to make valuable institutional contacts.
On that occasion we have made a start to establish close contact with YMCA, SESI SP and the Athletes for Citizenship taking the presence of Marvin into account, where he had the chance to meet with representatives of these institutions in São Paulo city. The main goal of this initiative was to work together, enlarging Sport for All actions, such as: strong campaigns to incentive the practice of physical activity and sports, like the Sportvision2020, and a possible model to Brazil, besides other initiatives as a way to improve the health and well-being of citizens.
- Challenge Day 2011
Was held in May 25th and count with the institutional support of ISCA in the American Continent.
2011 Results:
- 14th World Gymnaestrada ¬ July, 2011 (Switzerland)
Representatives of ISCA Latin America (Helaine Lima, Elizabeth Paoliello and Luciane Pierin) took part in the World Gymnaestrada, event that was held in July from 10 to 16 in Lausanne.
- Abraji International Congress of Investigative Journalism
July, 2011 - São Paulo (Brazil)
Jens Sejer from Play the Game took part in this Congress and he had the opportunity to schedule meetings in São Paulo with possible stakeholders, such as: Athletes for Citizenship, SESC, TAM airlines, TERRA website, UNICAMP University, USP University, Ethos Institute, Erich Beting (sports journalist) in order to create a strong group with the aim to monitor the implementation of investments proposed to host the mega-sporting events in Brazil, as well as to measure the positive impacts to the country.
- Proposal for SESC hosting the next Play the Game Conference in 2013 (Brazil).
- International Seminar of Physical Education, Leisure and Health
Theme: “Sport and Sustainable Human Development”.
June 7 – 8, 2011 / SESC Pinheiros - São Paulo
The Seminar was promoted by SESC São Paulo in partnership with FEPADET (Pan American Federation of Sport for All). Several aspects of sport as a tool to promote the development of human capital was presented and debated based on the concepts of sustainability.
During the Seminar we were able to present ISCA to the representatives from Latin America organizations who attended the event.
- 3rd Ibero-American Congress on Sports and Recreational Facilities
October 17-19, 2011 - Barcelona (Spain)
Participation of representatives from SESC SP (Brazil) in the 3rd Ibero-American Congress on Sports and Recreational Facilities. Certainly, it will be an excellent opportunity to establish contact with new organizations from abroad.
3) ACTIONS
- Viborg Gymnastics Elite Team
Brazil will welcome 31 gymnasts (from all over Denmark) in October 08 -¬ 23, 2011.
They will make workshops and performances.
- Scholarship Program (Ollerup and Viborg)
August ¬ December 2011
17 students from Latin America went to Ollerup and Viborg Schools in Denmark to take part in the IYLE – International Youth Leader Education – Program.
- 2nd Festival of General Gymnastics, Dance, Acrobatics and Circus Arts, 2011
Centro de Artes e Esportes Juliu’s / April 2, 2011 – São Paulo (Brazil)
It’s a non-competitive festival where groups of General Gymnastics, Dance, Acrobatics and Circus Arts had the opportunity to show their abilities and choreographies, besides to promote the sportive and cultural exchange through workshops of acrobatic gymnastics and circus arts.
The Festival aimed to provide opportunities for presentation of organized groups from different artistic forms in order to contribute to the improvement of the activities developed.
- Preparatory Meeting of the Global Youth and Sport Forum: Towards the Millennium Development Goals (2010 -¬ 2011)
April 14-17, 2011.
SESC Vila Mariana hosted the Committee Meeting of the Global Youth and Sport Forum, counting with the participation of Sadili Oval (Eastern Africa),¬ Altus Sport (Southern Africa),Youth Network Coordinator of ISCA (Denmark), Athletes for Citizenship (Brazil).
- Brazilian Campaign by 2016
Establish a group with representatives of SESC SP / SESC National Department / YMCA / Athletes for Citizenship and others organizations with the support of the COB (Brazilian Olympic Committee) and Ministry of Sport for development of the “Brazilian Campaign by 2016”, based on the same objective as the European “Sportvision 2020”.
- 2nd International Forum of Gymnastics and Moving Body
October 13-16, 2011 – Paysandú – Uruguay
With the institutional support of ISCA, the “Instituto Superior de Educación Física Paysandú” will organize the 2nd Forum of Gymnastics and Moving Body. This Forum is similar to the V International Forum of General Gymnastics that was held in Brazil. The Program will include performances, workshops and academic research presentations. Institutions from the whole formal education system, as well as non-formal and private sports clubs will participate in this International Forum. During the Forum people will share ideas and learn from each other.
All actions are based on Sport for All philosophy, that's why it’s provide tools for the teachers/instructors to adapt their knowledge for every student; through the workshops.
4) PROPOSAL FOR NEW ISCA MEMBERS
- Instituto Fazer Acontecer - Brazil
- Universidade São Judas Tadeu - Brazil
- Young Men's Christian Association - YCMA’s Brazilian Federation - Brazil
5) PROPOSALS FOR 2012
- Continue increasing the number of ISCA members in Latin America mainly focus on national organizations that develop Sport for All activities.
- Organize a Forum on Voluntary Work in Sport For All from the experience of Eurovolnet, taking into account the World Cup and Olympic Games hosting in Brazil in the near future. We will ask for the Eurovolnet technical support to organize it.
- ISCA Congress - MOVE2012
Proposal to organize the ISCA Congress in Brazil - October, 2012.
- Develop a “Brazilian Campaign by 2016” based on the same objective as the “Sportvision Campaign 2020”, through a leader group with important institutions, such as: SESC SP / SESC National Department / YMCA / Athletes for Citizenship in partnership with SESI / UNICAMP / NGO´s, etc. In addition, the idea is counting on COB (Brazilian Olympic Committee) and Ministry of Sport strong support.
- 6th International Forum of General Gymnastics – will be organized in 2012 by SESC Campinas and UNICAMP in partnership with ISCA.
LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH COMMITTEE (LAYC)
1) OBJECTIVE
- Increase the participation by young people in promoting the Sport for All activities through their experience and expertise in this field.
2) STRATEGY ACTIONS
- Mapping and gathering projects those are under development by the young members of ISCA and also all people that are interested to join to this group.
- Schedule visits to ISCA members to find their needs and aspirations related to the young participation in the Sport for All movement.
- The LAYC representatives have developed a program to the Brazilian participants which provides practical information about ISCA / Latin America Committee / LAYC and IYLE for the new young students that will take part in the IYLE. Also, it was mentioned the possibilities when they coming back to Brazil trough the experience report from other students.
Project supported by: Maria Luiza and Elizabeth (from ISCA LA) / Bo Busk and Cristiane Fiorin (from Ollerup). In 2012 we hope to spread this idea for all Latin America participants.
3) LAYC ACTIONS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
- Sports Festival
The idea is organizing regional sports festival in partnership with NGO’s and other organizations/institutions that fosters physical activities and SFA.
Proposal: organize 2 parallel festivals:
1- UNICAMP / PUC: São Paulo countryside
2- NGO Estrela Azul: São Paulo city
- Fund Raising Course
Through the “Projects Mapping” we realized that one of the most difficult problems presented by youngsters is to raise funds to start the project or to keep it going on.
Action: make a course with specialists about “Fund Raising”, inviting the youngsters and other groups (from NGO’s, for instance).
- ISCALA Blog
This Blog is connected with Facebook and it’s being developed by Pedro.
Goal: approach the ISCA Latin American members, promoting the exchange of
Sport for All.
ISCA EUROPE Continental report By ISCA Chair Filippo Fossati, Unione Italiana Sport Per Tutti (UISP)
ISCA EUROPE 2011 - brief report
ISCA Europe has implemented the working plan that was adopted on ISCAs General Assembly 2010. We have continued the focus to be a voice for grassroots sport in Europe by making sport political statements and political lobby work, in particular vis-à-vis the EU bodies (Parliament, Council and Commission) and the Council of Europe.
We have worked closely with the Secretariat in Copenhagen and ISCA President Mogens Kirkeby on this, and have benefited from opportunities for political agenda-setting also via the ISCA secretariat led projects with EU funding.
From the list of activities since the General Assembly 2010 I would highlight the following:
- ISCA Europe lobby for European Parliament to adopt Declaration on Grassroots Sport.
On December 16, 2010 a majority of 385 Members of the European Parliament adopted the Written declaration 0062/2010 on increased European Union support for grassroots sports. ISCA Europe, directly and via European ISCA members has been greatly involved in promoting the adoption of the declaration, through direct contact and contact via ISCA members to all 736 members of the European Parliament, and direct assistance to the MEP sponsoring the declaration. - ISCA Addresses European Parliament Culture Committee. On the 18th of November 2010 the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education organized a public hearing on: “A future European sports policy” at the European Parliament in Brussels. ISCA was invited to speak as the only grassroots sport representative.
- ISCA Europe joins European Union Structured Dialogue on Sport. The Belgian EU Presidency, led by Flemish Minister for Sport Philippe Muyters, brought together representatives of the EU institutions and the sports sector. This was done for the first time within the framework of the new Sport Council, and ISCA Europe Chair Filippo Fossati was invited to join the limited number of sport sector representatives.
- Public Hearing on Grassroots sport in European Parliament coorganised by ISCA Europe. The priority of 'grassroots sport' was the topic of the public hearing “Grassroots sport and physical activity in Europe”. 65 representatives of NGOs, MEP staff, rapporteurs, and stakeholders joined hearing which was held at the European Parliament on 31 May 2011. An ISCA Top Leader Meeting was held prior to the hearing
- ISCA Europe Position Paper on the EC Communication 'Developing the European Dimension in Sport'. ISCA Europe advocates clear priorities and goals in sport and physical activity for the benefit of the European citizens, giving health promotion, recreational and inclusion aspects the highest priority in future actions.
- ISCA Europe lobby towards Paliament resolution on Sport. The Parliamen rapporteur, Mr. Santiago FISAS, met with ISCA, and have later drafted his report. ISCA Europe has given inputs to the 337 amendment suggestions to the report and are now active to influence the compromise-building until the report is finalized to be adopted in November by the Culture Committee and later the whole European Parliament.
ISCA EUROPE 2012 proposal
The ISCA EUROPE steering group proposes the following activities and structure of the ISCA EUROPE for 2012.
The activities will have two areas of priority:
- Sport Political Task Force for Political Sport for All communication and advocacy
- European event as sport political communication platform.
The leadership of ISCA EUROPE will consist of three levels:
- ISCA EUROPE Chairman – (Filippo Fossati UISP)
- Sport Political Task Force – (5-6 presidents from the strongest national Sport for All associations)
- All presidents of ISCA EUROPE member organizations
ISCA EUROPE activities 2012
Sport Political Task Force for Political Sport for All communication and advocacy
In 2009 ISCA EUROPE was established to produce political cooperation among ISCA EUROPE top leaders and to be a platform for sport for all political communication and advocacy. Based on the last two years of experience, we suggest to intensify the Sport for All political communication through a Sport Political Task Force. The Sport Political Task Force will consist of 5-6 presidents from the strongest national Sport for All associations. The Sport Political Tasks Force will be appointed by the chairman.
The Political Task Force group shall with its starting point in strong national sport for all associations communicate ISCA EUROPE political messages. These sport political messages will be communicated to European inter-governmental institutions, such as; the European Council of Ministers, the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of Europe.
The ISCA EUROPE political Task Force will carry out its political communication at European level with priority to the events of the Danish EU Presidency from 1 January to 30 June 2012 and the Cyprus EU Presidency from 1 July to 31. December 2012.
European event as sport political communication platform.
Beside the sport political communication and advocacy through messages, presentations, positions, etc. the message of Sport for All can also be communicated strongly through and illustrative event. An event like a “European Sport for All week” where manifestations takes place in example 100 European cities during one week, has earlier been discussed.
ISCA EUROPE chair will in 2012 invite all ISCA EUROPE presidents to join and include the respective organizations in a common event and utilize this event as sport political platform.
The leadership of ISCA EUROPE three levels:
ISCA EUROPE Chairman.
Currently president of Unione Italiana Sport per Tutti, Filippo Fossati, UISP, is elected as ISCA EUROPE Chairman. We suggest that Filippo Fossati on the General Assembly 2011 in Paris is elected for another period of one year until General Assembly 2012.
Sport Political Task Force
The Sport Political Task Force will consist of 5-6 presidents from the strongest national Sport for All associations. The Sport Political Task Force should, beside having base in politically strong national organizations, secure geographical and cultural European representation, and have expertise/strength in some of the themes high on the current EU sport political agenda. The Sport Political Tasks Force will be appointed by the chairman.
All presidents of ISCA EUROPE member organizations
ISCA EUROPE consist of ISCA member organizations in Europe and their top leaders. The two priorities for the cooperation among the ISCA EUROPE top leader for 2012 are:
-To ensure solid commitment to European event as sport political communication platform
-To establish stronger relation at organizational and personal levels between the Top Leaders.
We rely on all ISCA EUROPE members to be committed to the sport for all political cooperation in 2012.
ISCA EUROPE Steering Group:
Filippo Fossati, ISCA EUROPE Chairman
Benny Andreasen, DGI Denmark
Jean-Claude Besnard, UFOLEP France
