Study on the Contribution of Sport to Regional Development Through the Structural Funds
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Study on the Contribution of Sport to Regional Development through the Structural Funds Good Practice Case Studies The information and views set out in this study are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the Commission and/or the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). The Commission and/or the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) do not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this study. Neither the Commission nor the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) nor any person acting on the Commission’s behalf and/or the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)'s behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein. Study on the Contribution of Sport to Regional Development through the Structural Funds Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................. 1 1 Direct Impacts on Employment ........................................................... 2 1.1 Bulgaria: Introduction of new educational systems for quality distance learning in sport and sport-related programmes .................................. 2 1.2 Finland: Exercise Science and Business Sportpolis ............................... 6 2 Innovation ........................................................................................ 11 2.1 France: INRIA - Project ESPAD: Development of software measuring the performance of athletes ................................................................. 11 2.2 Italy / Austria: Safe Ahead ............................................................. 15 2.3 Netherlands/Belgium/UK: ProFit ...................................................... 21 2.4 Sweden: Winter Sports Centre ........................................................ 26 3 Sport Infrastructure & Regional Strategy ......................................... 33 3.1 Spain: Creation of a Sports Pavilion in the Urban Zone ....................... 33 3.2 Estonia: Development of Adventure Tourism Centre in Kiviõli.............. 38 3.3 Germany: Jetty Juist (Seebrücke Juist) ............................................ 43 4 Sport & Regional Strategy - General ................................................. 46 4.1 Portugal: National Velodrome - High Performance Centre of Sangalhos 46 4.2 United Kingdom: EventScotland ...................................................... 54 5 Sport & Urban Regeneration & Development .................................... 60 5.1 United Kingdom: Sportcity .............................................................. 60 5.2 Croatia: Tourism valorisation of the St. Anthony Channel in Šibenik- regeneration ................................................................................. 65 5.3 Finland: Mikkeli cycling and walking help .......................................... 70 6 Sport & Rural Development .............................................................. 75 6.1 Spain: Riudecanyes Adventure ........................................................ 75 6.2 France: Around Mont Blanc, Autour du mont blanc ............................ 79 7 Integration with Tourism Strategy ................................................... 85 7.1 Slovenia/Italy/Croatia: Bike Route of Friendship and Health – Porečanka ................................................................................................... 85 7.2 Germany: On the tracks of the old 'Sugar Train' ................................ 92 7.3 Denmark: Experience Economy in and around Vadehavet ................... 95 8 Integration with Cultural & Creative Industries.............................. 100 8.1 United Kingdom: National Football Museum .................................... 100 9 Training of Sport Staff – Direct Skills Development ........................ 104 9.1 Netherlands: InnoSportLab Sailing ................................................ 104 9.2 Hungary: “3 missions” Sport and science for society in Eastern-Hungary ................................................................................................. 109 9.3 Austria: Qualification Association for Health Tourism ........................ 115 9.4 Malta: Success ............................................................................ 119 9.5 Poland: Education for sport - language and interpersonal training for staff of sports organizations and individuals actively participating in the sport life............................................................................................. 123 Study on the Contribution of Sport to Regional Development through the Structural Funds 10 Employability & Transversal Skills .................................................. 128 10.1 Ireland: FUTSAL – Football Used Towards Social Advancement and Learning ..................................................................................... 128 10.2 United Kingdom: Brighton Stepping Stones .................................... 134 11 Contributions to Health Improvements ........................................... 138 11.1 Hungary: Improvement of content and methodology, advanced teacher studies in everyday PE ................................................................. 138 11.2 Netherlands/Germany: Fit for Business .......................................... 143 11.3 Belgium: Obesity Quartiers Nord Hainaut ....................................... 148 12 Contributions to the Environment ................................................... 152 12.1 France: City of Toulouse - 406 m² de solar panels on the roof of the swimming pool Nakache ............................................................... 152 13 Social Cohesion & Reconciliation .................................................... 156 13.1 Czech Republic: Facility for sport and leisure activities in Jaroměř city 156 13.2 Ireland: Developing a Shared Society through Youth Sport ............... 161 Study on the Contribution of Sport to Regional Development through the Structural Funds Introduction This document is an annex to the Study on the Contribution of Sport to Regional Development through the Structural Funds. It presents 33 good practice cases, illustrating in very concrete terms how projects, based on sport and physical activity and supported by the Structural Funds, have made significant contributions to different aspects of regional economic and social development. The good practice cases presented are organised under themes that broadly reflect the priorities of the Structural Funds (and ESIF in the current period) at European and national levels. Each particular case provides information on how the project addressed the objectives of the specific Programme under which it was financed. The good practice cases are taken from many of the EU Member States. The particular selection does not mean that there is not good practice elsewhere. On the contrary, the project team has chosen from a wealth of possibilities. Nor are the examples necessarily representative of projects undertaken in particular Member States. They have been chosen to illustrate the range and diversity of interventions rather than pointing to those that are typical for particular countries. Overall, the cases represent powerful evidence of the potential of sport and physical activity to make important contributions to modern economic and social development. Hopefully they will inspire sport organisations and others to develop new ideas for projects. The accompanying Practical Guidance document is intended to assist in the development of new proposals. Finally, it should be noted that the number in brackets after the title of each case refers to the corresponding project in the set of 229 that make up Annex B. July 2016 1 Study on the Contribution of Sport to Regional Development through the Structural Funds 1 Direct Impacts on Employment 1.1 Bulgaria: Introduction of new educational systems for quality distance learning in sport and sport-related programmes Good Practice Case no.1 Project Title & Number: Introduction of New Educational Systems for Quality Distance Learning in Sport and Sport-Related Programmes (BG 3) Theme: Impacts on Employment Project identification: The project has a nation-wide scope. It involved the establishment of a centre to provide online forms of distance learning, developing training courses for distance learning and conducting e-learning courses. Beneficiaries of the project are young people and professionals working in the field of sport education and training, who obtained or improved their qualifications as sports coaches and teachers, which in turn improved their chances of finding employment in these roles. The project promoter and implementer was the National Sports Academy “Vasil Levski”. The promoter is a public entity on national level. There are no partners. Reasons for citing this project The project is of interest since it aimed directly to improve the employment opportunities of participants by strengthening their sport management competences and skills. It is therefore an example of a project supporting the creation of employment directly within the sport sector. Sports and physical activities The project related to sport management covering a range of sports and physical activities. Project main characteristics The overall objective of the project was to provide opportunities for improvement in the professional skills and competencies of trainees and to do this without any prolonged absence from work. It