ECTAP - European Cooperation in Traditional Archery Project

The project aims at strengthening cooperation between traditional archery organizations at European level, to better safeguard and promote traditional archery as both sports practice and intangible cultural heritage, as well as achieving following specific objectives: Building Capacity to Engage in Transnational Cooperation and Networking Supporting Professional Development of Traditional Archery Sport Staff Enhancing Attractiveness of Traditional Archery Enhancing Inclusion and Diversity in Traditional Archery Raising Intercultural Awareness To this end, the project envisages the organization of a workshop in each participating country including transnational learning activities (TLAs) to support professional development of sport staff through peer-learning, experience, expertise and good practice sharing and a series of participatory discussions on how to make traditional archery more attractive and inclusive based on non-formal education methods. These activities will be blended with activities at national level such as study visits and visibility events to enhance visibility, awareness and attractiveness of traditional archery. Thus, the project is to produce following outputs: 2 country workshops including TLAs, participatory discussions and study visits, 2 country visibility events and a digital Final Project Results Brochure. Expected results: Short-term results Enhanced skills and knowledge of staff Increased self-confidence Increased staff motivation Increased intercultural awareness Medium and Long-term Effects Strengthened Transnational Cooperation and Networking between Traditional Archery Organizations Improved Organizational Quality Enhanced Attractiveness and Inclusiveness in Traditional Archery Enhanced Social Cohesion Increased Participation in Sport and Physical Activity Supporting Active European Citizenship 15 traditional archery sport staff, young people, people with fewer opportunities and general public will benefit from project.