Real European Sport Model

ongoing

"The main objective of the project ""The Real European Sport Model"" is to enhance governance in Europe's sports sector by generating robust evidence on organisational and financial diversity, by training national organisations, advocating at national and EU levels for evidence-based policies, and fostering a vibrant and sustainable sport and physical activity sector for increased citizen engagement. The specific objectives and related activities are: 1. Strengthen knowledge on organisational and financial realities in European sports: a. Analyse the European Sport Model debate's current status. b. Map sports and physical activity organisational structures across Europe. c. Describe financial flows of sport participation organisations in Europe. 2. Develop compelling evidence-based advocacy tools: a. Formulate key advocacy messages adaptable at European and national levels b. Create media products (4 videos, 4 infographics, 4 engagement props, 12 long-form content) supporting advocacy messages. 3. Build capacities in national sport organisations, beginning with partner countries: a. Develop a European Sport Model advocacy toolkit and self-assessment tool. b. Provide advocacy training and peer learning opportunities for national partners. c. Promote project resources and conduct workshops at MOVE Congress 2025 and 2027, and Play the Game 2026. 4. Strengthen sport policy development on European and national/local levels through targeted advocacy actions a. Build coalitions on EU and national levels. b. Implement 4+ EU advocacy interventions and 16+ national/local interventions. "