Dates and Locations:
- May 16, 2025: SportWay Event, Day 1: Activities for elementary and middle schools, inclusive cooperatives, and sports societies in Possagno. Address: VIA DEGLI IMPIANTI SPORTIVI, 8, 31054 POSSAGNO (TV), Italy
- May 17, 2025: SportWay Event, Day 2: Activities for high schools, inclusive cooperatives, and sports societies in Possagno. Address: VIA DEGLI IMPIANTI SPORTIVI, 8, 31054 POSSAGNO (TV), Italy
- May 23, 2025: Gala Dinner featuring a disabled artist, with proceeds supporting local disability needs.
- May 25, 2025: Planned charity concert (details to be confirmed).
Event Highlights:
- Inclusive Sports Workshops: Engaging activities combining disabled and non-disabled participants in inclusive sports formats to promote integration and skill development.
- Training and Practice: Schools participating will receive training from sports professionals during the academic year, culminating in practical sessions during the event.
Other activities planned in addition to the inclusive sports workshops:
- Inclusive Art Workshops: Younger participants will take part in creative and inclusive art workshops throughout the day on May 16.
- PCTO Initiatives: Students will lead accessibility-focused activities, including guided museum tours at Casa Giorgione, Castelfranco, with involvement from disabled guides.
- Gala Dinner: Featuring performances by a disabled artist, with charity fundraising to support local disability initiatives (€51,000 donated in 2024).
- Mission and Vision:
The event will promote inclusion through sports and arts, aiming to bridge the gap between able-bodied and disabled sports communities across Europe. It focuses on fostering inclusive sports education for young people with disabilities, equipping teachers and coaches with tools to implement inclusive practices, and raising awareness.
Long-Term Goals:
- Advance the culture of integration in sports and education at local and European levels.
- Create synergy between disabilities, sports, and European communities by engaging stakeholders from institutional, social, Olympic, and Paralympic domains.
- Enhance active participation and skill development for disabled and non-disabled individuals alike, fostering respect, empathy, and inclusion.
The Italian SportWay Event aligns with EU objectives of social inclusion, anti-discrimination, and encouraging physical activity, with a long-term goal of achieving broader societal change through sports and arts.
The official poster for the event will be ready soon.