A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

AREA OF ACTIVITY

DETERMINING THE TARGET POPULATION SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS

Gradually increasing the target population (e.g., with children and young people from dysfunctional families)

Defining a broad target population with the prospect of expanding it further

Facilitating access to the target population

ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

RELATIONS WITH INSTITUTIONS LINKED TO THE TARGET POPULATION

Working with partners who know how to have a positive impact on the target group

If there are foster families, ensuring that fluid contact is maintained

Maintaining fluid contact with the families, particularly those that are vulnerable

Running the activity near to the target population

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

AREA OF ACTIVITY SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

Using facilities that guarantee access to the participants

Maintaining close relations with social services

RELATIONS WITH INSTITUTIONS LINKED TO THE TARGET POPULATION

Holistic approach (comprehensive and global) to the people

Promoting the use of social media, bearing in mind that not everybody has access to them

Taking advantage of contact with the associated institutions to publicise the project and recruit participants

Awareness of the activities, both specific and general

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

AREA OF ACTIVITY SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

RELATIONS WITH OTHER CLUBS AND INSTITUTIONS

Involving local clubs and associations

Finding alternatives to ensure the continuity of the people who are most gifted or motivated by sport

Promoting collaboration with nearby schools

Opening the activities up to the local population and encouraging their participation

Facilitating and promoting volunteering

Getting students from nearby schools involved

RELATIONS WITH COMMUNITY

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

AREA OF ACTIVITY SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS

Focusing the project on satisfying the participants’ interests and needs and keeping them away from more dangerous leisure options

ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

GENERAL NATURE OF THE PROJECT

Ensuring the recreational nature of the proposal

Ensuring the healthy nature of the proposal

Enhancing the participants’ self-confidence and increasing their sense of responsibility

Offering a diverse range of sporting activities to adapt to different tastes and interests

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

AREA OF ACTIVITY SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

Planning support systems for verbal communication

SUPPORT MEASURES

Enhancing the value of verbal communication

Extra support measures must be implemented for participants with a special and/or persistent problem: psychological support – strategies for overcoming previous traumas

Planning general psychological support

Identifying everyone’s personal circumstances to ensure a personalised approach

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

AREA OF ACTIVITY

SUPPORT MEASURES SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS

Establishing mechanisms to facilitate the participation of female participants, especially when their families are opposed to it

Establishing mechanisms to facilitate the continuity of the families involved

ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

DURATION, CONTINUITY

Ensuring the sustainability of the project

EQUIPMENT

Guaranteeing adequate equipment to execute the project (plentiful, comfortable, adapted, safe, etc.)

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

AREA OF ACTIVITY SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

EQUIPMENT

Guaranteeing the accessibility of the facilities

Ensuring the facilities have the resources required to execute the project (human, materials, financial, spatial, etc.)

Anticipating the existence of financial difficulties

Taking action to obtain revenues and grants

STAFF SELECTION AND LOYALTY BUILDING

Facilitating coordinated work between the team of professionals (coaches, social workers, psychologists, educationalists, etc.)

Ensuring the existence of a coordinator and defining their role

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

AREA OF ACTIVITY SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS

Defining the professional roles and the tasks/ functions of each person (e.g., one person to lead, another to observe and another to provide support)

ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

STAFF SELECTION AND LOYALTY BUILDING

Striving to ensure the continuity and loyalty of the staff involved

Facilitating specific training initiatives (beyond the field of sport) for the staff involved (E.g., conflict resolution, communication, social skills, resources available at a local level, etc.)

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

AREA OF ACTIVITY SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

DISSEMINATION

Ensuring there is a local spokesperson who reaches the target population

Being aware that word-of-mouth is extremely effective

Publicising the project on the most accessible social media for the target population

Establishing individual contact with the participants

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

AREA OF ACTIVITY SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

Ensuring a positive welcome to the activity, and making all aspects of the activity as a whole a family and pleasant environment

Creating a fun, creative and pleasant setting that encourages enjoyment

STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION AND ADHERENCE

Identifying and tackling the potential difficulties that the families may have (especially those faced by the female participants) to prevent them from stopping taking part in the project

Keeping in mind that girls may gave specific needs that, if not considered (privacy, etc.) may eventually hinder their participation

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience

Sport! OP! Opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable youth through sport

A-Proposals for the general design phase of the project

AREA OF ACTIVITY SPORT!OP! CONTRIBUTIONS ORG. RESILIENCY DIMENSIONS

BONDS BOUNDARIES LIFE SKILLS CARING EXPECTATIONS PARTICIPATION

STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION AND ADHERENCE

Planning specific measures for attracting adolescent participants

Striving to ensure the continuity and progression of the people who are most gifted and/or motivated by sport

Keeping in mind, at a general level, the things that attract the target population: the role of the most popular sports

Motivating the participating population to leave their comfort zone

Bearing in mind that physical activity and sport may be areas with professional prospects for the participants

Presence of the proposal in the design and organization of the project Linking the proposal with the dimensions of resilience