YMC(H)AYouth Mobilization – Cultural Heritage and Athletic

ValorizationIn the framework of the European Territorial Cooperation Programme

Greece – Bulgaria 2007 - 2013

Objectives of the Project:

The overall objective of YMC(H)A project is to provide partners and others engaged in policy making on the promotion of sports as part of the cultural heritage with infrastructure and guidance on how to sustainably promote sports.

Related sub-objectives: 1.To raise awareness of current situation and initiatives designed to promote and protect sports. This structured framework for information sharing and dissemination creates opportunities for open dialogue between research centers, sports centers, sports associations, youth centers, policymakers, local organizations, NGO’s and the public. 2.To share good practice and existing experience among partners.3.To develop cooperatively works (renovation and construction) and multimedia applications contributing to the promotion of sports.4.To engage with a wider stakeholder network, including sports associations, through dissemination activities including festivals and regional and international events.5.To produce practical guidance for local and regional authorities and agencies across the EU, to extend YMC(H)A relevance well beyond the life of the project and ensure continued support for sports and culture policy development.

Brief Description of the YMC(H)A Project

Youth Mobilization – Cultural Heritage and Athletic Valorization

Acronym YMC(H)A

Priority Axis 1. Quality of life

Area of Intervention 1.2 Protection, Management & Promotion of the Cultural Resources

End of the Project 19/3/2014

Overall Budget 698 250,00 €

Lead Partner South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Public Health and Sports

P2 YMCA Thessaloniki

Lead Partner – SWU “Neofit Rilski”

Work Package 1 : Management and Coordination

Action 1.2 Progress and finance reports

Action 1.2 Bank charges

Action 1.3 Kick off and final meeting & participation to 2nd and PM

Work Package 2 : Information and Publicity

Action 2.1 Information and publicity strategy

Action 2.3 Sport festival as an opening at the BG fields' renovation

Work Package 3: Research & Development (R&D) – BG

Action 3.1 Modernization of sports facilities

Action 3.2 Configuration

Action 3.2 Supply and Configuration

Action 3.3 International conference & Presentation of Renovation activities

Work Package 5: Evaluation Report

Action 5.1 Evaluation strategy

Modernization of sports facilities

Modernization of sports facilities

Sports Festival

Functional examinations for assessment of physical work capacity in athletes and healthy untrained males and females

Conclusions The scientific conference represents the

final stage of the successful accomplishment of the main actions under the YMC(H)A project regarding LP

The cooperation between the partners is successful

The renovated sports facilities will become an important part of the cultural heritage of Blagoevgrad and will contribute to the athletic valorization