1. YMC(H)A Youth Mobilization – Cultural Heritage and Athletic Valorization In the framework of the European Territorial Cooperation Programme Greece – Bulgaria 2007 - 2013

2. Objectives of the Project: The overall objective of YMC(H)A project is to provide partners and others engaged in policy making on the promotion of sports as part of the cultural heritage with infrastructure and guidance on how to sustainably promote sports. Related sub-objectives: 1.To raise awareness of current situation and initiatives designed to promote and protect sports. This structured framework for information sharing and dissemination creates opportunities for open dialogue between research centers, sports centers, sports associations, youth centers, policymakers, local organizations, NGO’s and the public. 2.To share good practice and existing experience among partners. 3.To develop cooperatively works (renovation and construction) and multimedia applications contributing to the promotion of sports. 4.To engage with a wider stakeholder network, including sports associations, through dissemination activities including festivals and regional and international events. 5.To produce practical guidance for local and regional authorities and agencies across the EU, to extend YMC(H)A relevance well beyond the life of the project and ensure continued support for sports and culture policy development.

3. Brief Description of the YMC(H)A Project Youth Mobilization – Cultural Heritage and Athletic Valorization AcronymYMC(H)A Priority Axis1. Quality of life Area of Intervention1.2 Protection, Management & Promotion of the Cultural Resources End of the Project19/3/2014 Overall Budget698 250,00 € Lead PartnerSouth-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Public Health and Sports P2YMCA Thessaloniki

4. Lead Partner – SWU “Neofit Rilski” Work Package 1 : Management and Coordination Action 1.2Progress and finance reports Action 1.2Bank charges Action 1.3Kick off and final meeting & participation to 2nd and PM Work Package 2 : Information and Publicity Action 2.1Information and publicity strategy Action 2.3Sport festival as an opening at the BG fields' renovation Work Package 3: Research & Development (R&D) – BG Action 3.1Modernization of sports facilities Action 3.2Configuration Action 3.2Supply and Configuration Action 3.3International conference & Presentation of Renovation activities Work Package 5: Evaluation Report Action 5.1Evaluation strategy

5. Modernization of sports facilities

9. Sports Festival

10. Functional examinations for assessment of physical work capacity in athletes and healthy untrained males and females

11. Conclusions  The scientific conference represents the final stage of the successful accomplishment of the main actions under the YMC(H)A project regarding LP  The cooperation between the partners is successful  The renovated sports facilities will become an important part of the cultural heritage of Blagoevgrad and will contribute to the athletic valorization