GREENPLAY - Green Sports for Every Playground

Project “GREENPLAY” main objective is to increase the level of physical activity of children younger children with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, through promotion of green sports. The second objective is to reduce the impact that sport clubs and schools have on the environment through their sport activities, through development of methodologies that reduce their carbon footprint. Partners are aware that there is a need for innovative approaches to motivate and include children with disabilities in sport activities. Also, we see the lack of environmental improvements in sports so this project addresses this crucial issue for the future of us all. One of the biggest obstacles to participation of all children in regular sport activities is accessibility. In the project “GREENPLAY” partners will create a handbook of green adapted sports and games with green guidelines for sport events implementation and develop a Handbook of Green Sport and Games which will be adjusted to the needs of children with disabilities. Adapted sports will follow a modular methodology approach, to accommodate the groups who have the most obstacles to overcome. The developed methodologies and strategies will be tested in pilot sport events in all partner countries that will be held in public areas as parks, open areas in nature and other free public sport facilities to include all children regardless of their parents' means. The project encourages social inclusion and equal opportunities in sport, which is the main aim of the project, so that it is available to all children also to those with disabilities and to emphasize the importance of sports activities. Creation of synergy between international organizations, educational and sport organizations to promote sport and physical activity for all EU children and ensures equal access. We will also create an e-learning platform where interested individuals will be able to take a course and learn the program “GREENPLAY”. 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