Joint Programme for Enhancement of the Physical Education and Sports in the Municipalities of Berkovitsa and Palilula 2015-2017
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JOINT PROGRAMME FOR ENHANCEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BERKOVITSA AND PALILULA 2015-2017 Berkovitsa, 2015 This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union through the Cross-Border Programme CCI No 2007CB16IPO006. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the Municipality of Berkovitsa and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or the Managing Authority of the Programme. The current Programme is elaborated within the project “Strengthening territorial cohesion in the cross- border region through development of social infrastructure in the field of sport”, funded with the assistance of the European Union through the Bulgaria – Serbia IPA Cross-border Programme. Author: „GETSOV AND PARTNERS CONSULTANTS“ LTD JOINT PROGRAMME FOR ENHANCEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BERKOVITSA AND PALILULA CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 3 II. RESEARCH AND METHODOLOGY ..................................................................... 5 III. KEY TERMS: ............................................................................................. 6 IV. RESEARCH OF THE CONDITIONS THAT PROMOTES FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................. 9 1. SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE .............................................................................. 9 1.1 Major sports facilities in the municipality of Berkovitsa ........................................ 9 1.2 Major sports facilities in the municipality of Palilula ....................................... 14 2. SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS. TOURNAMENTS ............................................ 18 V. EVALUATION AND CASE STUDY OF THE ENVIRONMENT ........................................ 23 VI. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME ................................................................. 26 Main objective ............................................................................................ 26 Specific objectives ....................................................................................... 26 Target groups and scope ................................................................................ 27 VII. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ............................................................................ 29 VIII. CONCLUSION ......................................................................................... 34 The current Programme is elaborated within the project “Strengthening territorial cohesion in the cross- border region through development of social infrastructure in the field of sport”, funded with the assistance of the European Union through the Bulgaria – Serbia IPA Cross-border Programme. 2 | P a g e JOINT PROGRAMME FOR ENHANCEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BERKOVITSA AND PALILULA I. INTRODUCTION Sport is a growing social and economic phenomenon which makes an important contribution to the European Union's strategic objectives of solidarity and prosperity. Sport attracts citizens from the Bulgaria – Serbia cross-border area, with a majority of people taking part in sporting activities on a regular basis. It generates important values such as team spirit, solidarity, tolerance and fair play, contributing to personal development and fulfilment. It promotes the active contribution of EU citizens to society and thereby helps to foster active citizenship. Sport has an important role for residents of the region. However, sport in the Bulgaria – Serbia cross-border region is also confronted with new threats and challenges which have emerged in the European society, such as commercial pressure, exploitation of young players, doping, racism, violence, corruption and money laundering. The municipalities of Berkovitsa and Palilula are the organizations that have the primary responsibility for the conduct of sports activities in the cross-border region, along with the central role of the sports organizations and clubs situated in their territory. Providing appropriate conditions for physical exercises and sports for the population is an integral part of the social policy of the municipalities of Berkovitsa and Palilula for their constituent settlements. This Programme aims to give strategic orientation on the role of sport in the cross- border region, to promote mutual discussions on specific issues, to enhance the awareness of sport in the sports policymaking on the local level and to raise the public awareness of the needs and specificities of this sector in the region. The Programme aims to outline the future steps on intermunicipal level for developing sport. The Joint Programme focuses on the role of sport in society, its social The current Programme is elaborated within the project “Strengthening territorial cohesion in the cross- border region through development of social infrastructure in the field of sport”, funded with the assistance of the European Union through the Bulgaria – Serbia IPA Cross-border Programme. 3 | P a g e JOINT PROGRAMME FOR ENHANCEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BERKOVITSA AND PALILULA dimensions and the way it is organized in the two municipalities in general and in the cross-border region as a whole, as well as on the next steps for implementation of joint initiatives by the two municipalities. Concrete proposals for further joint actions of both municipalities are listed in the programme measures, including actions to be implemented or supported by the municipal administrations. The Programme focuses on creating conditions for encouraging the target groups to participate in physical activities and in systematic practice of sports activities as well as the full and effective use of the organizational, material and human conditions for the development of sport as a vehicle through which they are to prepare for a healthy lifestyle. It focuses on their physical and spiritual development, and the education of important social values such as honesty, discipline, solidarity, team spirit, tolerance and fair play. The current Programme is elaborated within the project “Strengthening territorial cohesion in the cross- border region through development of social infrastructure in the field of sport”, funded with the assistance of the European Union through the Bulgaria – Serbia IPA Cross-border Programme. 4 | P a g e JOINT PROGRAMME FOR ENHANCEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BERKOVITSA AND PALILULA II. RESEARCH AND METHODOLOGY During the elaboration of this joint programme, the team of "Getsov and Partners Consultants" Ltd. conducted numerous consultations with sport stakeholders on issues of common interest as well as online consultations, which showed that there were great expectations for the role of sport in the cross-border region and the actions of municipal administrations in this regard. The program is tailored to the national circumstances, sports traditions and socio - economic conditions in the region. It is developed in accordance with the "NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT IN BULGARIA 2012 - 2022" the Physical Education and Sports Act and with the legislation in the field of sport in Bulgaria and Serbia, as well as with the sports traditions and challenges in front of such events on the local level. The current Programme is elaborated within the project “Strengthening territorial cohesion in the cross- border region through development of social infrastructure in the field of sport”, funded with the assistance of the European Union through the Bulgaria – Serbia IPA Cross-border Programme. 5 | P a g e JOINT PROGRAMME FOR ENHANCEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BERKOVITSA AND PALILULA III. KEY TERMS: “Sport” - all forms of physical activity which, by self or by organized participation, aim at implementing or improving physical fitness and emotional well-being, forming social relationships or to achieving results in competitions at all levels. “Sports Grounds and Facilities” - sports infrastructure - movable and / or immovable property and adjacent areas, dormitory for athletes, administrative and storage buildings, serving the appropriate sports infrastructure, designed to train athletes and for long-term satisfaction of public needs in the field of physical education, sport and social tourism, cultural sporting and other events. “Sports Organizations” - legal entities who carry out training, competitive and organizational and administrative activities in one or several sports and develop and promote physical education and sport. “Sports Clubs” - voluntary associations of citizens, non-profit organizations that develop and promote physical education and sport and carry out training and sports competition activities in one or several sports. “Sport for All” – a system of widely available tools, techniques and forms of physical activity for recreation, health promotion and improvement of physical fitness of people through individual and group sports. “Social Tourism” - form of physical activity in nature aiming to improve physical performance and emotional enrichment of individuals through the organization of leisure, recreation, relaxation and physical recovery of the citizens. The current Programme is elaborated within the project “Strengthening territorial