Kc4U - Kayak crews 4 Youth - United in Action

Kayak crews 4 Youth aims to empower young athletes to become ambassadors for a more united and inclusive Europe through mixed-nation and mixed-gender K4 kayaking, whilst increasing youth sports participation and inspiring more athletes to compete in K4s (4 person kayaks). Bringing together children (9-18yrs) from 2 clubs and 4 schools in rural Slovenia and regional Sardinia, Kc4U’s activities cover: school events; K4 open days; International K4 camps (IT & SI); Sport-specific & general language courses; and a Beach Paddle-Clean Up-Art project. Kc4U will: - Promote a more cohesive Europe with on & off-water experiences encouraging a sharing of cultures, languages, and historical heritage, - Promote and prioritise gender equality, - Provide new opportunities to socioeconomically and geographically disadvantaged youth, - Enhance linguistic proficiency through digital learning and personal interactions, - Help improve social, physical and mental well-being of youth through team sport, and develop a lifelong love of physical activity, - Connect participants to the natural environment, raise awareness of water pollution and encourage personal action to eliminate it, - Create an international alliance between sports clubs, schools & their communities, using sport as a transformative tool to help develop well-rounded, active EU citizens, - Increase coach mobility, widen the international networks of participating organisations, and facilitate the development of innovative practices, training methods, and resources via the exchange of knowledge, competences, and ideas, - Demonstrate the benefits of including K4’s in club programs and competitions. By producing general and sport-specific models for club school visits, a tri-lingual sport-specific language course, a K4 exercise guide, and a final report, Kc4U will assist sporting organisations across Europe to replicate the project (or its elements), ensuring long term sustainability and expansion of the project's benefits. that is published through this page expresses the views of the project beneficiaries only and it does not represent the views of the European Union or the European Commission. It shall not be deemed to constitute legal or official notice on behalf of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for this content nor the use thereof made by any third parties. Page 2 of 2