Responses from Surveyed Sports Clubs and Mentors about inclusion in sports for youth with special needs An important part of the international SportWay project is the promotion and strengthening of the inclusion of individuals with special needs into regular sports clubs, associations, and activities. On one hand, the project partners...
Preliminary visit to Vienna – Preparing for an Inclusive Sport Event
The SportWay project is moving forward with great momentum, and our recent preliminary visit to Vienna marked another significant step in our journey. With the SportWay event in Austria scheduled for September, this visit was crucial in finalizing event logistics, assessing the venue, and ensuring everything is in place for...
Bringing Communities Together Through Inclusive Sports
Sport has the unique ability to unite people, fostering connections across social, cultural, and physical differences. However, for sports to truly embrace inclusivity, intentional planning and thoughtful organization are essential. The SportWay project, co-funded by the European Union, was established to provide practical tools and resources that enable communities to...
Fair Play: The Core of Inclusive Sports Events
At SportWay, fair play is at the heart of every inclusive sports event we organize. More than just a set of rules, fair play is a philosophy that promotes respect, cooperation, and mutual understanding. This is why we have developed a Fair Play Checklist—a simple yet effective tool used by...
SportWay: A Vision for Inclusive Sports Across Europe
At Center Janeza Levca Ljubljana, the largest school for students with special needs in Slovenia, sports have always played a crucial role in fostering physical, motor, and social development. Recognizing the transformative power of sports, we sought to extend the positive impact of our domestic events onto the European stage,...
Play with Me Festival: Celebrating Inclusive Sports and Breaking Barriers
Imagine a volleyball tournament, in which a high school team plays against a team of students with intellectual disabilities. They already tried to play against each other however, it did not work. The high school students adjusted the way they played, tweaking and changing, but to no success. Then, the...