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Welcome to EuropeActive National Associations' updates. Were we will be sharing best practice, publications and relevant communications from our National Associations, and the work they do to make more people, more active, more often at national level.

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Feb 23, 2023 - Portugal

The first edition of the Braga Sports Summit took place on 17th and 18th February.

Portugal Activo was represented by its President, José Carlos Reis.

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Feb 23, 2023 - Netherlands

It will “combine and modernise existing laws for spatial planning, housing, infrastructure, the environment, nature and water; and will also focus on a healthy physical environment that meets the needs of society”.

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Feb 23, 2023 - Netherlands

Patrick Rijnbeek leaves his director position within NL Actief, five years after joining the organisation.

From mid-April onward, he will join the independent foundation ‘Young People at a Healthy Weight’ (JOGG).

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Feb 23, 2023 - Ireland

Sport Ireland announced an investment, for 2023, of over 26 million euros to the National Governing Bodies for Sport and the network of Local Sports Partnerships.

This is a 1-million-euro (6%) increase, compared to last year.

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Feb 23, 2023 - Greece

The reduced VAT rate of 13% for fitness facilities was extended until December 2023, announced SIGA.

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Feb 23, 2023 - Czech Republic

The Czech Chamber of Fitness launched an advertisement campaign, on the website and on social media, to promote the NEPPE project, coordinated by the Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport.

International training for pregnancy and postpartum exercise professionals is being offered within the project.

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Feb 15, 2023 - United Kingdom

Evidence released by Youth Sport Trust revealed that fewer than half of primary schools say they could keep children active if school sport funding is cut.

Sports stars, organisations, charities and schools are now calling for urgent action.

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Feb 15, 2023 - Ukraine

Ukraine Active has joined the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA).

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Feb 15, 2023 - Spain

Last week, the National Federation of Sports Facilities Employers (FNEID) participated in a working session meant to define the business model for sports organisations.

Among others, Alberto Garcia, FNEID’s manager, pleaded for reducing the tax burden for the sports sector (to 10%), as part of the fight against inactivity.

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Feb 15, 2023 - Netherlands

Through the Support scheme “NL keeps on learning”, developed by the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, NL Actief allowed more than 1000 fitness professionals to access free education, and, subsequently, to obtain a diploma.

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Feb 15, 2023 - Greece

SIGA donated a 600-euro worth humanitarian package, composed of food supplies and blankets, to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

They also encouraged their members to provide assistance.

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Feb 15, 2023 - Czech Republic

The classes are expected to start in March 2023, and the action is part of the organisation’s key objective to interconnect the fitness and healthcare sectors.

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Feb 15, 2023 - Czech Republic

Almost 50 club operators received the quality certification “We care about quality”, based on the cooperation between the Czech Chamber of Commerce, the Czech Union of Tourism and the Czech Tourism agency.

This quality mark, which gathers more than 250 entities and is mainly used by entrepreneurs from the tourism sector, now includes fitness stakeholders.

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Feb 10, 2023 - Europe

Following a meeting with the Sports Minister, Stuart Andrew, on the energy crisis, ukactive issued a statement to request support for the physical activity sector.

As a reminder, the current Energy Bill Relief Scheme will be lifted on 31 March.

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Feb 10, 2023 - Portugal

Applications for the Fitness & Health Awards 2022 are now opened, announced Portugal Active.

Their members are invited to vote for three awards, namely the Exercise and Health Innovation, Research, and Partner awards.

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EuropeActive - Moving Forward Together

Welcome to EuropeActive National Associations' updates. Were we will be sharing best practice, publications and relevant communications from our National Associations, and the work they do to make more people, more active, more often at national level.

To search by country please use the filter below.

The first edition of the Braga Sports Summit took place on 17th and 18th February.

It will “combine and modernise existing laws for spatial planning, housing, infrastructure, the environment, nature and water; and will also focus on a healthy physical environment that meets the needs of society”.

Patrick Rijnbeek leaves his director position within NL Actief, five years after joining the organisation.

Sport Ireland announced an investment, for 2023, of over 26 million euros to the National Governing Bodies for Sport and the network of Local Sports Partnerships.

The reduced VAT rate of 13% for fitness facilities was extended until December 2023, announced SIGA.

The Czech Chamber of Fitness launched an advertisement campaign, on the website and on social media, to promote the NEPPE project, coordinated by the Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport.

Evidence released by Youth Sport Trust revealed that fewer than half of primary schools say they could keep children active if school sport funding is cut.

Ukraine Active has joined the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA).

Last week, the National Federation of Sports Facilities Employers (FNEID) participated in a working session meant to define the business model for sports organisations.

Through the Support scheme “NL keeps on learning”, developed by the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, NL Actief allowed more than 1000 fitness professionals to access free education, and, subsequently, to obtain a diploma.

SIGA donated a 600-euro worth humanitarian package, composed of food supplies and blankets, to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

The classes are expected to start in March 2023, and the action is part of the organisation’s key objective to interconnect the fitness and healthcare sectors.

Almost 50 club operators received the quality certification “We care about quality”, based on the cooperation between the Czech Chamber of Commerce, the Czech Union of Tourism and the Czech Tourism agency.

Following a meeting with the Sports Minister, Stuart Andrew, on the energy crisis, ukactive issued a statement to request support for the physical activity sector.

Applications for the Fitness & Health Awards 2022 are now opened, announced Portugal Active.

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EuropeActive - Moving Forward Together

Welcome to EuropeActive National Associations' updates. Were we will be sharing best practice, publications and relevant communications from our National Associations, and the work they do to make more people, more active, more often at national level.

To search by country please use the filter below.

The first edition of the Braga Sports Summit took place on 17th and 18th February.

It will “combine and modernise existing laws for spatial planning, housing, infrastructure, the environment, nature and water; and will also focus on a healthy physical environment that meets the needs of society”.

Patrick Rijnbeek leaves his director position within NL Actief, five years after joining the organisation.

Sport Ireland announced an investment, for 2023, of over 26 million euros to the National Governing Bodies for Sport and the network of Local Sports Partnerships.

The reduced VAT rate of 13% for fitness facilities was extended until December 2023, announced SIGA.

The Czech Chamber of Fitness launched an advertisement campaign, on the website and on social media, to promote the NEPPE project, coordinated by the Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport.

Evidence released by Youth Sport Trust revealed that fewer than half of primary schools say they could keep children active if school sport funding is cut.

Ukraine Active has joined the International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA).

Last week, the National Federation of Sports Facilities Employers (FNEID) participated in a working session meant to define the business model for sports organisations.

Through the Support scheme “NL keeps on learning”, developed by the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, NL Actief allowed more than 1000 fitness professionals to access free education, and, subsequently, to obtain a diploma.

SIGA donated a 600-euro worth humanitarian package, composed of food supplies and blankets, to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

The classes are expected to start in March 2023, and the action is part of the organisation’s key objective to interconnect the fitness and healthcare sectors.

Almost 50 club operators received the quality certification “We care about quality”, based on the cooperation between the Czech Chamber of Commerce, the Czech Union of Tourism and the Czech Tourism agency.

Following a meeting with the Sports Minister, Stuart Andrew, on the energy crisis, ukactive issued a statement to request support for the physical activity sector.

Applications for the Fitness & Health Awards 2022 are now opened, announced Portugal Active.

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