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In this newsletter
this edition features articles on:
• MOVE2011 Congress
- About MOVE2011
- Participant profile
- Call for posters
- Register today
• ISCA Europe position on 'Developing the European Dimension in Sport'
• UN and IOC keeping myth alive
• Public hearing on grassroot sports co-organized by ISCA Europe
• Challenge Day 2011
• Active training on healthy environment and volunteering
• EuroVolNet - Europe needs projects like EuroVolNet
• Physical activity pills to Italian citizens
• XIII Estonian summer games
• International Health & Wellbeing conference at the ICG
• Tender for UNESCO study in Tanzania
• ISCA on Facebook
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MOVE2011 Congress
think global and MOVE local
Welcome to the MOVE2011 World Congress – Think global, MOVE local Paris, France, 19 – 23 October 2011.
We invite you to join us in Paris for four days full of discussions, seminars, meetings and study tours that unquestionably will create new networks of peers from around the world and expand your existing ones. This year’s congress will foster the vision of getting 100 million more people active in sports and physical activity. What does it take internationally, nationally and locally to reach this ambitious goal? Can we strengthen cross-sector links that enable partnerships and projects producing societal benefits in terms of both health and social cohesion and economic opportunity and sustainability? MOVE2011 will accordingly explore the following themes: # PEOPLE – developing customized physical activity offers and opportunities for different target groups.
# PRACTISES – Trends and challenges in making people active.
# PARTNERS – Making the world move by working together. Read more >>>.
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| ABOUT MOVE2011 |
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The congress will take place in Paris, France from 19 – 23 October 2011. Hosted at the House of Sports of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee in central Paris the congress offers ample opportunities to enjoy the city during the evening after an intense day programme. MOVE2011 provides rich opportunities to meet leading professionals in the fields of sport, health and citizenship. The congress includes debate sessions and workshops and features a wide range of plenary sessions and keynote addresses from researchers, politicians and leaders of sports organisations from across the globe. The congress programme is updated regularly on the Congress website www.move2011.info . The congress format combines stimulating plenary presentations and debates drawing on the latest research, trends and best practices with focused workshops and dynamic debate groups to provide a programme that will enable participants to formulate strategies towards achieving the goal of 100 million more people active. Participants will thus be engaged in a highly interactive and inspiring programme. |
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| PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
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MOVE2011 addresses diverse target groups – from club coaches to medical doctors, from political decision makers to local activists, from private businesses to international institutions, from sport organisations to city administrators. The diversity of the attending stakeholders is one of the major strengths of the MOVE congresses and it will once again be crucial to the creation of a vibrant atmosphere at MOVE2011. Indeed, this diversity reflects the enormous potential for cooperation between stakeholders from grassroots sport and physical activity from both the public and the private sector, and we are convinced that the MOVE2011 congress will act as a catalyst for cooperation between these sectors. A joint effort to engage 100 million more people in physical activity also promises enormous societal benefits in terms of health and social cohesion, as well as a great economic opportunity to expand the markets of sporting goods and services to another 100 million people and beyond. MOVE2011 will provide a platform to attending stakeholders to discuss and align strategies in order to reap the full benefits of active societies. |
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Call for Posters
Deadline for submission 16 August 2011
It is our pleasure to invite you to submit posters for the 'MOVE2011 – Think Global MOVE Local' world congress. This is your chance to become an active contributor and to assist developing MOVE2010 into a rich and diverse event. Contributions will be exhibited at the Poster Fair. The Poster Fair is an open exhibition showcasing one or more of the MOVE2011 thematic fields. The exhibition will run throughout the congress with the possibility for presenters to specify the timings of presentations at the Poster Fair. The deadline for the submission of posters is 16 August, 2011. To submit your suggestion for a presentation, please include: # Title of the poster
# Name of contact person , institution, city and country
# Abstract of maximum 500 words, summarizing the presentation Read more >>>.
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Register today
Benefit from the 'Early Bird' registration fee
Over 300 international participants are expected to take part in this four-day congress of discussions, meetings, and study tours which will be themed around getting '100 million more people active in sports and physical activity'. Being held from 19-23 October in Paris, France, MOVE2011 will allow attendees to create new networks with peers from around the world and expand those that already exist. MOVE2011 will investigate ways on how we can strengthen cross-sector links that enable partnerships and projects producing societal benefits in terms of both health and social cohesion and economic opportunity and sustainability? MOVE2011 seeks to inspire and create successful networks and fruitful meetings between volunteers and professionals, organisations, researchers, political leaders, administrators and others working within the field of physical activity, sport for all and health enhancement. Register today and benefit from the "Early Bird" congress fee >>>.
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ISCA Europe Position Paper
on 'Developing the European Dimension in Sport'
ISCA Europe Chair Filippo Fossati 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 believes that article 165 TFEU provides ample political space for European citizens to benefit from higher ambitions in the field of sport and physical activity, than the ones outlined in the European Commission's Communication - Developing a European Dimension on Sport. ISCA EUROPE suggests clear and evidence based political goals, which raise the profile and recognition of sport and physical activity. Accordingly, ISCA EUROPE supports priorities which are in line with and contribute to the EU 2020 strategy towards smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and promotes the common European vision of 100 million more EU citizens active in sport and physical activity by 2020. Read the full statement here >>>.
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UN and IOC keeping myth alive
Tight relations between the UN office for Sport, Development and Peace and the IOC keeps alive one of the oldest myth in sport – that big events are boosting sport participation
The second edition of the "International Forum on Sport, Peace and Development" jointly organized between UN office for Sport, Development and Peace (UNOSDP) and IOC hosted in UN head quarter illustrated tight relations between UNOSDP and the IOC. Unfortunately, it also became a platform to promote the old myth about big events being a “booster” of participation in sport. Physical inactivity is the fourth leading death risk according to the World Health Organisation and clearly one of the most effective health promoting tools in the hands of the sport sector is to increase participation in sport and physical activity. However, to be a serious stakeholder in health promotion, we have to build our propositions on evidence and there is no evidence that big events are very efficient in raising participation in sport and physical activity. “The sport organizations that work seriously with utilizing grassroots sport and physical activity in health promotion know that it is crucial to base our promises on evidence. Our partners in the health sector want facts and evidence not assumption and myths. It can consequently damage the recognition of the whole sport sector as a serious partner in promoting health, when such myths are conveyed by a high profiled institution as the UN office for Sport, Development and Peace”, says ISCA president Mogens Kirkeby. Read more >>>.
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Public Hearing on Grassroot sports
co-organized by ISCA Europe at the European Parliament
With the article 165 TFEU the European institutions have a framework to develop the “European Dimension on Sport”. Yet, the decisive question to be asked is if visionary political decisions, such as “100 million more Europeans active in sport and physical activity by 2020” will be prioritized or if politicians and the European Commission will be busy refereeing conflicts in elite sports. The priority of the grassroots sport was the topic of the public hearing “Grassroots sport and physical activity in Europe” held at the European Parliament 31 May. The event was hosted by MEP Emma McClarkin (ERC), supported by MEP Sean Kelly and co-organised by ISCA EUROPE. Both Emma McClarkin and Sean Kelly were among the five MEPs who launched the Written Declaration on increased European Union support to grassroots sport in September 2010 - a successful Written Declaration which reached the threshold of more than 50% of MEP’s signatures. Read more >>>.
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Challenge day 2011
Results from Latin America
Challenge Day is a campaign encouraging the practice of regular physical activity to benefit health and fun. It takes place annually on the last Wednesday of May, through community action. Latin American ISCA member, SESC Sao Paulo coordinates the event in the Americas since 2000. The event extends to a wide range of physical activities, involving the public in each city, the institutions of civil society, business, local volunteers and the participants themselves.
As one of the institutional partners, ISCA is delighted that the Challenge Day 2011 was accomplished on the American Continent with an increase in the number of cities and persons involved compared to 2010 edition. Besides creating new behaviors and motivate people to adopt a healthier life style, Challenge Day also remarked the importance of its legacy – the permanent actions that are developed after the realization of this “one day” campaign.
Countries and cities participating in Latin America:
Argentina (4), Bolivia (112), Brazil (1.871), Canada (1), Chile (74), Colombia (117), Costa Rica (109), Cuba (166) , El Salvador (44) , EUA (4) , Falkland Islands (1) , Guatemala (334), Honduras (6) , Mexico (718), Nicaragua (2) , Panama (12), Paraguay (2), Peru (20), Dominican Republic (1), Suriname (9), Uruguay (14) and Venezuela (402). Read more >>>.
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ACTIVE Training on healthy environment and volunteering
by ISCA youth
ISCA – International Sport and Culture Association - and UFOLEP - Union Française des Oeuvres Laïques d'Education Physique, are organizing the training "ACTIVE: healthy environment and volunteering". The training is part of a series of ISCA youth events, and will be focused on environment, volunteering and education through sport as the main topics. The training will be held in France at Hauteville-Lompnes (near Lyon) on the 13th -20th June 2011. The methodology of the training is based on: Non Formal Education and Education through Sport. The participants will have the chance to be involved in the "Raid'spect Nature: more than a physical challenge" that is an eco-responsible sport event organised by UFOLEP, the host organisation. It will be a great opportunity to see how can look like a project that involves all the 3 topics that will be addressed during the training. 25 participants between 18 – 30 years old from Denmark, Slovenia, Portugal, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Iceland, France and Germany are expected to attend the event.
For any questions, contact Anne-Flore ANGOT: afa@isca-web.org or Tel: +45 33 29 80 26. Read more about the event >>>.
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EuroVolNet
EUROPE NEEDS PROJECTs LIKE EUROVOLNET
"Europe needs projects like EuroVolNet", said Jacob Kornbeck from DG Education and Culture Sport who was one of the key speakers at the EuroVolNet Seminar in Chatham, UK, 6–8.5.2011, hosted by University of Kent. The Seminar gave time and space for further discussion between EuroVolNet Partners and other relevant institutions and organizations to improve coordination in volunteering cross Europe. The seminar was also an opportunity to discuss strategic challenges in volunteering and to discuss recommendations for the European Commission in light of project experiences. During 2 days seminar, we were searching for the models that can enable the development of effective volunteering that meets the organization’s needs; empower volunteers to fulfil their potential and meet their own needs; and enable volunteer managers to access appropriate support. Read more >>>.
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Physical activity pills to Italian citizens
20.000 boxes of “physical activity pills” were distributed by public pharmacies in Bologna, Italy during April and May.
The Italian Sport for All organization UISP, Bologna has produced the “Physical activity pills” to promote physical activity among sedentary people. Together with public pharmacies, the department of public health, the medical doctors, the municipality and media , UISP Bologna has developed the project where medical doctors can prescribe the “physical activity pills” to sedentary people. “It is definitely the most healthy pill in the pharmacy shop right now. It is a pill without any counter effects” says project manager Paola Paltretti UISP Bologna. The pill boxes contains no ordinary pills, but general information about the benefit of physical activity and three cards, which each gives one Months free courses to any of the 22 participating clubs, gyms and swimming pools. The physical activities offered vary from cardio fitness, gymnastics, pilates to dancing and water activities. Read more >>>.
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| XIII Estonian Summer Games |
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Under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves, the XIII Estonian Summer Games will be held from July 8 – 10, 2011 in the Rakvere, at a distance of 100 km from from the Estonian capital Tallinn.
The games will be organized by the Estonian Sports Association Jõud in cooperation with Rakvere Town Government, Lääne-Viru County Sports Association and Rakvere Sports Centre. Every four years, the Summer Games are gathering more than 4000 participants. The Summer Games are international and open to all interested clubs and individuals. Read more >>>.
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| International Health & Wellbeing conference at the ICG |
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The the International Childrens Games Health and Wellbeing Conference will take place in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland from the 2–4 August 2011. This first ever health and wellbeing conference celebrating the way sport and physical activity can enhance young people's lives is to be held in the run-up to the Games. Delegates can attend the 3 day conference for a cost of £48 and the conference dinner for an additional cost of £24. The conference is coorganised through a broad association of partners, including among others South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, ISCA and SALSC. Read more >>>. |
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| Tender for UNESCO study in Tanzania |
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UNESCO Dar Es Salaam is searching for a consulting firm, an academic institution or a group of individual consultants to carry out a study on Adolescent girls (age 10-19) and young women’s (up to 24 years) participation in sports and physical education activities in the United Republic of Tanzania. Interested consultants are requested to submit a short proposal with an indicative budget , a proposed methodology and CV(s) of the consultant(s) proposed to carry out the tasks. The time frame for the research is from 1 July to 30 October 2011. Submission of interest deadline: 15 June, 2011. Read more >>>. |
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| streetfootballworld CEO named social entrepreneur 2011 |
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Jürgen Griesbeck, Founder and CEO of streetfootballworld, has today been announced as the European Social Entrepreneur of the Year at the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia 2011. The prize is awarded by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship to outstanding social entrepreneurs in Europe who create sustainable social innovation. Through the love of football, streetfootballworld brings individuals and organisations together behind a common goal: empowering young people to rise above their circumstances. Read more >>>. |
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ISCA on Facebook
Follow the latest posts on ISCa's Fanpage
Recent Facebook comments include among others: UISP Comitato di Firenze
On Friday 20 May Uisp Florence (UNIONE ITALIANA SPORT PER TUTTI) meets DGI (DANISH GYMNASTICS AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION)....It was a pleasure for all of us!! Thanks ISCA! 2011 World Scholar-Athlete Games (Official Page)
We have great admiration for the ISCA, many thanks for all that you do! With our event this year we hope to help in achieving the ISCA goals of using sport to regulate social behaviour and create a feeling of belonging, and build international relations between people, cultures, organizations and sectors of society. WHO/Europe | “Sport for all” policies encourage physical activity
www.euro.who.int
WHO/Europe is leading a project to encourage greater synergy between different sectors working to increase sport and health-enhancing physical activity. 10 May is Move for Health Day. EYV 2011 Alliance
Volunteering in Europe: you make the difference!
chat.epfacebook.eu Celine Barlet
Join the EYV 2011 group to share the latest news !
European Year of Volunteering 2011
The European Year of Volunteering 2011 group is a place to share the latest news on EYV 2011 and volunteering. This group was created by the EYV 2011 Alliance, a growing number of European networks ... Join us on Facebook and see more >>>.
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