The European Commission and the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) organised a Sports Infoday on March 3, 2016 in Brussels. The event, opened by the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Mr Tibor Navracsics was also attended by representatives of the European University Sports Association (EUSA).

The aim of the event was to inform potential applicants about the Erasmus+ Sport, its funding opportunities and the EU sport policy background. Over 500 people from 50 countries registered for the event, and online web streaming was also made available.



Several sessions were organised, lead by European Commission and EACEA representatives, lead by Mr Brian Holmes, EACEA Director and Mr Yves Le Lostecque, Head of Sport Unit - Directorate General for Education and Culture of the European Commission.



Through plenary sessions as well as in workshops several topics were covered, including Erasmus+ Sport, The Policy Context, Submission and Selection Procedures, Evaluation process, Financial workshop, Online submission of applications, EU Guidelines in the field of physical activities and dual careers, Voluntary activity in sport, Combatting against violence, racism, discrimination and intolerance in sport, Good governance in sport, Integrity of sport: anti-doping and fight against match-fixing, Social inclusion and equal opportunities in sport, etc.



The organisers acknowledged also the importance of networking and establishing new partnerships, so there were opportunities set aside also for this. The event fully utilised modern technologies, including a special app and social media to interact with the participants.



EUSA Secretary General Mr Matjaz Pecovnik and Communications & Projects Manager Mr Andrej Pisl also took the opportunity and present the latest edition of the EUSA Magazine to the Commissioner Navracsics.



Present at the event were also representatives of EUSA partner organisations (e.g. ENGSO) and members (e.g. ADH). For EUSA members and some partner organisations that have not yet been involved in EU-funded projects, the new opportunity introduced this year - the Small Collaborative Partnerships, could be especially interesting, so we invite you to review the Erasmus+ Programme Guide or contact EUSA Office for details.

For more information, please see http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/events/sport-info-day-3-march-2016_en