Motivate Children from below EU average GDP countries to love swimming Project presentation Dr Kleio Koutra Motivate Children from below EU average GDP countries to love swimming February 4th & 5th, 2017 Ruse, Bulgary

In fact I barely swim I am not a swimming coach…. Either a swimmer… A tip to remember I am not a swimming coach…. Either a swimmer… In fact I barely swim Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

Briefly…. Aims of the project The duration The main work packages-WP Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

The main objectives of the project are: to raise awareness among children, parents and local communities of the importance and benefits of swimming; Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

The main objectives of the project are: to create innovative activities making swimming fun to learn; Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

The main objectives of the project are: to transfer and exchange innovative knowledge to test children swimming skills and knowledge aiming to increase their swimming performance; Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

The main objectives of the project are: to increase knowledge of swimming trainers through the promotion, identification and sharing of good practices of coach leadership style that motivates children to swim; Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

The main objectives of the project are: to bring together based on a collaborative-integrated approach holders of practical knowledge (coaches, trainers) and holders of theoretical knowledge (academic researchers); Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

The main objectives of the project are: to promote the health and the social benefits that community swimming pools can have within local communities among stakeholders networking at local, national and European level Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

Children from 8 to 12 years old. Target group Children from 8 to 12 years old. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

1/1/2017…………………………………………31/12/2018 Project duration 24 months 1/1/2017…………………………………………31/12/2018 Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU Project design The 5 WP of the project WP1. Management (1rst-24th month) WP2. Mobility Workshop “SWIMwin” (7th month) WP3. The 3 day-camp “SWIMwin” (15th month) WP4. SWIMwin Festival & Conference (20th month) WP5. The dissemination (2nd -24th month) scope will be to make the project results visible in different level: local, national and European WP6. Evaluation of the success of the project Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

SWIMwin Project Working plan Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU WP1. Management WP1 will be dedicated to Management and coordination of the project; It will take place in the 1rst month of the project and it will last 2 days. This meeting will be dedicated to share the know-how of the project aims, objectives, and activities and to plan the dissemination strategy for the project as well as the communication strategy. Also the financial and administrative activities will be declared tomorrow. The Financial manager of the project will inform all partners about the financial aspects of the project and the do’s and don’ts of the financial management. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

Communication strategy WP1. Management Communication strategy Skype Email Messenger Mobile phones Please fill the MAIL LIST OF CONSORTIUM and please indicate who will be online easily found!!!!! Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

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Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU WP1. Management The overall project management will be undertaken by P1 (GR). All partners will, indeed, cooperate with their contribution to the development of all project actions. The Management activities will be: the definition of the communication strategy used by partners during the project realization; the Agenda setting, in order to specify deadlines and availability of the products; the development of the Working Plan, detailing it in specific tasks for each partner; the financial development and implementation for the whole project; the organisation of three transnational meetings: The duration of the meetings will be in general of 2 days, except for the 3rd meeting that will be longer and will last 4 days. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

The duration of the meetings will be in general of 2 days, except for the 3rd meeting that will last 4 days. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU WP1. Management The overall project management will be undertaken by P1 (GR). All partners will, indeed, cooperate with their contribution to the development of all project actions. The Management activities will be: the definition of the communication strategy used by partners during the project realization; the Agenda setting, in order to specify deadlines and availability of the products; the organisation of three transnational meetings the development of the Working Plan, detailing it in specific tasks for each partner; the financial development and implementation for the whole project; Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU   2017 2018 Part. Products 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 WP1. Management (1rst-24th month) X GR 1. Final report (GR with the all ) 2. Evaluation report (RO with all) 1rst Consortium kick off meeting BU Working plan (GR) Agenda of the meeting (GR) Minutes (BU) Preparation of the evaluation sheet RO, Evaluation sheet (RO with GR) Website and logo x Facebook GR, RO, Brochure of the SWIMwin project Translation and print Poster of the project Prepare materials for school campaign ALL Preparation of raise awareness through teaching children and their classmates about water safety, introducing the benefits and value of participating in the sport of swimming as a regular part of children exercise routine SWIMwin campaigns to elementary schools  X X  Evaluation report of the awareness campaign RO -school units and students willing to participate; -number of participants to the mobility workshop; -number of children participate in 3 day camp; -number of attendees at the national dissemination events, the SWIMwin festival, and the final conference; -providers and stakeholders participating in the project activities; -number of the articles and conference proceeding; -website, facebook and guidelines visitors. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

WP2. Mobility Workshop “SWIMwin” Mobility aims at reaching the professionals related to prepare all the pool training, motivational and education sessions, and team building activities for the 3-day camp program. The Mobility Workshop brings together based on a collaborative-integrated approach holders of practical knowledge (coaches, trainers) and holders of theoretical knowledge (academic researchers). . Guidelines of being a inspire coach Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

At the workshop will participate: • 3 staff members per each partner; Exchange of experiences regarding the development of innovative activities making swimming fun to learn and innovative knowledge to test children swimming skills. Exchange and sharing of good practices of coach leadership style that motivates children to swim will be also discussed. The Mobility Workshop “SWIMwin” will take 2 days of work and it will parallel with the 2nd steering committee meeting in order to reduce the project costs. At the workshop will participate: • 3 staff members per each partner; • 2 academic researchers, selected among the associated partners of the project. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU   2017 2018 Part. Products 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2nd Steering committee    X RO WP2. Mobility Workshop “SWIMwin”  Agenda of the meeting(RO) Minutes (RO) Mobility Workshop “SWIMwin”  x Invitation to the workshop (RO) Report of the Mobility workshop (RO) Guidelines of being a inspire coach x BU printed, EN Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

WP3. The 3 day-camp “SWIMwin” The 3 day camp is based on the results of previous activities, especially on materials produced by the Mobility Workshop. The 3-day camp program will be organized by each partner in their own country and will aim to instil a vision of success and inspire children from 8-12 years old to become leaders in the sport of swimming. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

WP3. The 3 day-camp “SWIMwin”   2017 2018 Part. Products 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 WP3. The 3 day-camp “SWIMwin”   Poster pf the camp x GR Translation Statement of participation to the 3-day camp Preparation of all the training, motivational and education sessions, and team building activities for the 3-day camp program. ALL 3 day-camp “SWIMwin” Photo story of the 3 day-camp for the whole project Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

WP4. SWIMwin Festival & Conference Two days SWIMMING festival will be held in Greece. FESTIVAL OR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ??? Each country will participate in the SWIMwin festival with up to 20 swimmers aged from 8 to 12 years old. All of the swimmers will be from the ones that followed the project from the beginning in order to have funding for their mobility to Greece aiming to gain experience, inspiration, and motivation. ONE European or Olympic Medal swimmer from EACH partner country will be the festival’s guest stars telling stories about water safety and swimming techniques and inspiring children in and out the swimming pools. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

WP4. SWIMwin Festival & Conference The conference will be open to all the different target groups identified by the project, by swimmers and their trainers and parents to stakeholders and decision makers, but also to scholars and researchers in the field of swimming. The conference will be at European level, in order to increase the awareness and motivation at multiple levels. A European or Olympic Medal swimmer from partner countries will be the key speakers to the conference. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

WP4. SWIMwin Festival & Conference 21 WP4. SWIMwin Festival & Conference    9 SWIMwin Festival X GR  Poster Festival (GR), Participation diploma Festival (GR) SWIMwin conference GR,RO, BU  Poster conference (GR) Presentations All Report of the results 3th Steering committee-closing meeting Agenda, Minutes of the meeting Co-Funded by the Programme of the EU

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WP5. The dissemination Local level: each partner will organize events and campaigns to elementary schools units in order to raise awareness through teaching children and their classmates about water safety, introducing the benefits and value of participating in the sport of swimming; as a regular part of children exercise routine. a brochure will be distributed to schools. all steps for the authorization to entrance schools units according to each countries national rule for protecting and respecting students and schools academic schedule will be followed. awareness materials, materials for the lectures at schools, posters and statement of participation will be prepared. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

WP5. The dissemination National: European: each partner will organize The SWIMwin 3 day-camp in order to disseminate project results and to contribute to the national debate to instill a vision of success and inspire children from 8-12 to become leaders in the sport of swimming. European: the consortium will organize the SWIMwin Festival and the SWIMwin Conference in order to ensure the project dissemination in a European level. Also the website of the project will be one of the main channels of disseminate and exploitate the results of the SWIMwin projects Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

WP5. The dissemination Specifically, the main media for the dissemination will be: • Website and facebook; • Project’s brochure; • Guidelines of being an insprire coach; SWIMwin campaigns to elementary schools; • The SWIMwin 3 day-camp; • Articles and papers produced by consortium partners, in order to achieve the best possible result visibility even in the academic field; • SWIMwin Festival; • SWIMwin conference. Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

WP6. Evaluation of the project Evaluation will be presented from our Romanian partner Co-Funded by the Erasmus+Programme of the EU

Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU THANK YOU!!! ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ!! Благодаря Mulțumesc Co-Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU