BEST PRACTICES:
INTRODUCTION
In the following document a compendium of 10 individual reports of good practices, according to the research phase and the exchange programme in different countries carried out during the project, can be found.
Both activities have allowed the project partners to collect and showcase good practices in overcoming barriers for young Europeans. The aim of this activity is to encourage the creation of initiatives and the exchange of good practices in order to favour the inclusion of young people at risk of marginalisation through different projects and approaches, always within the outdoor sector.
In this report, the partners have used information from their own countries or from member countries of their networks in the case of European organisations. In addition, a satisfaction scale has been incorporated based on feedback from professionals and participants of the different initiatives. Funded by the European Union Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA) Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them
ClimbingwithYouth
(CREPSAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes)-FRANCE
1. Select the barrier that is most repeated among the young people/network you have workedwith:
EDUCATION
2.Whatsolutions/tools/methodologieshavebeenusedtosolvethesituation?:
1/ tracking action with the support of a state specific youth following institute
2/ during the preparation, creating links with students from vocational training in rockclimbing
3/ using immersion into nature to promote exchange with staff, to feel safer in nature, to understand, protect, discover fauna, flora, human history, and to create a group and mutual help
4/ climbing multipitch climbing routes guiding by students and instructors to promote exchange about training, life curriculum, hope / in the meanwhile NEETS improve their own soft skills like self confident, communication, self-improvement...
3.Whatresourceswereneededtoimplementthesolution?:
2 CREPS teachers rockclimbing students + instructors choose within their interest for this kind of audience
1 institutional educator hostel in a small village to feel the rural life meals self made with local products gears and equipment for bivouac, climbing
For technical clothes, the CREPS workers lend their owns. Funding by CREPS / IGOT has been covering the costs for 3 years
4.CouldyouevaluatetheImpact(effectiveness)ofthemeasurecarriedout?:
5.Links,materials,documentsontheinitiativetobeincludedinthetoolkit:
https://www youtube com/watch? v=DIWEyXUQqCk&list=PLlRtQ29TD7A 41g1Y dMwLfKRC3RBuNiU
1. Select the barrier that is most repeated among the young people/network you have worked with:
ECONOMIC BARRIERS/DISABILITIES
2.Whatsolutions/tools/methodologieshavebeenusedtosolvethesituation?:
1/ For trail bicycle we initial provided free bikes and personal to get started / lowering the threshold
2/ Find leaders and guides that are willing to learn more about adhd and autism and educate them
3/ Our main focus is youth with neurological disorders and to get them on mountain bikes. We have followed two main paths. In the first one we have been very active by providing bikes and coaching. Pairing already existing programs for the youth with local cycle clubs. Providing summer camps for the target group with bikes over the summer and more There were already studies that highlighted the need for education får leaders and coaches about this disorders. This has been the second path, to educate leaders about how to plan activities and how to be predictable as leaders. It has clearly shown that it is much more efficient to educate someone who is already a "biker" about neurological disorders than to make some one who works with this target group in to becoming a confident mountain biker We have used existing material and professional educators while at the same time developing our own education material
3.Whatresourceswereneededtoimplementthesolution?:
External funding
A lot of time to find and gather people, set the framework and to find the proper educator This costs money. There are quite a few toolkits on this topic but none specific or targeted towards mtb cycling.
The main thing has been to find the right people. This represents a difficult and time consuming task Many still have a idea of mountain biking as something dangerous, and mountain bike clubs and similar have in general quite a low interest in developing their way of doing things since this mainly is parents doing this on their free time without pay. Then there are parents to kids with neurological disorders whom usually are keen to be a part.
4.CouldyouevaluatetheImpact(effectiveness)ofthemeasurecarriedout?:
5.Links,materials,documentsontheinitiativetobeincludedinthetoolkit: https://www.bsportplus.eu/
WinterSports/SkiingwithYouth (ProtectOurWinters)-AUSTRIA
1. Select the barrier that is most repeated among the young people/network you have worked with:
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
2.Whatsolutions/tools/methodologieshavebeenusedtosolvethesituation?:
1/ Better representation in our social media
2/ VF grant supporting a project called "Mountain sports for everyone" that brought children of a migrant background outdoors in Austria.
3.Whatresourceswereneededtoimplementthesolution?:
Funding both financially and of gear - loans or financial support: VS Foundation, It's great out there, Scarpa, Hydro Flask, Sport Bründl, Checkpoint Sport Gosau, Blue Tomato Rent your Ride, Risk'n'fun and the ÖAV sections Vienna and Salzburg
Collaboration with other organisations like European Capital of Culture Region Salzkammergut or the Chill Foundation
4.CouldyouevaluatetheImpact(effectiveness)ofthemeasurecarriedout?:
5.Links,materials,documentsontheinitiativetobeincludedinthetoolkit:
https://powderguide com/en/magazine/schnee-von-morgen/snow-of-tomorrow-mountainsportsfor-everyone
GenderInclusion
(SportIreland)-IRELAND
1. Select the barrier that is most repeated among the young people/network you have worked with:
GEOGRAPHICAL BARRIERS
2.Whatsolutions/tools/methodologieshavebeenusedtosolvethesituation?:
Women and girls have long been an underrepresented group in sport and teenage girls in particular take part in sport and physical activity far less than the national average in Ireland. Evidence suggests participation plummets during adolescence with just 7% of girls age 14-15 years meeting recommended physical activity levels. Girls who are active in their teenage years and develop a love of sport are much more likely to establish a life-long relationship with sport and exercise in adulthood Sport Ireland undertook research to establish how to encourage teenage girls to take part in regular physical activity and focuses particularly on the lived experiences of disengaged and gradually disengaged girls, i.e. inactive. Throughout the work of this project, Sport Ireland iscovered what really matters in girls lives through 5 key anchors. Learning about and understanding these anchors helps us get to know more about our target group By combining our exploration of girls’ wider lives and what is important to them, with our understanding of their experiences and barriers in sport, we have developed 8 important principles to engage and connect with teenage girls, to support them to embrace sport and physical activity into their lives. These are particularly valuable for girls who are less engaged currently, however can also be relevant for active girls to enhance their experience and prevent them from dropping out The 8 principles for success are:
1. No judgement,
2. Evoke excitement
3. Clear emotional reward
4 Open eyes to whjats there
5 Build into existing habits
6. Give girls a voice & choice
7. Champion what’s int it for them
8. Expand images of what “sporty” looks like
Sports organisations can use these 8 Principles for Success to check and challenge existing programmes to enhance appeal and relevance for the target audience. They can also be used to innovate and develop completely new initiatives through a teenage girl lens.
3.Whatresourceswereneededtoimplementthesolution?:
We got a consultant to work with us in engaging with us. We worked with 31 teenage girls aged 13-18 years. 14 never active, 15 previously active, 2 very active. Of the 31 teenage girls, we got 15 from rural areas and 16 from urban areas. We then ran several training workshops with National Governing Bodies of Sport on how to implement the 8 principles of success into their programmes The programmes were then evaluated to measure the success of implementatin the 8 principles.
GenderInclusion (SportIreland)-IRELAND
4.CouldyouevaluatetheImpact(effectiveness)ofthemeasurecarriedout?:
5.Links,materials,documentsontheinitiativetobeincludedinthetoolkit:
https://www.sportireland.ie/GirlsGetActive
https://www.sportireland.ie/sites/default/files/media/document/2021-01/sport-ireland-researchreport.pdf
https://www sportireland ie/sites/default/files/media/document/2021-01/girls-get-activeprinciples pdf
https://www.sportireland.ie/sites/default/files/media/document/2021-01/girls-get-activepersonas.pdf
https://www.sportireland.ie/sites/default/files/media/document/2021-01/girls-get-activeanchors pdf
How2theHills (ISCA)-DENMARK
1. Select the barrier that is most repeated among the young people/network you have worked with:
ECONOMIC BARRIERS
2.Whatsolutions/tools/methodologieshavebeenusedtosolvethesituation?:
For the project How 2 the Hills, the next tools were created:
1/ Infocards Were created which answer the top questions people from the target groups have when trying hiking for the first time.
2/ Workshops Were delivered based on the content of the infocards of the target communities.
3/ Route Itineraries Visual route cards of hikes accessible from the Central Belt by public transport were created. Since cost, time and fitness are major barriers to the outdoors the aim was to create routes which suit varying abilities
4/ Hikes During Summer 2023 a series of hikes were delivered with the target communities to test our resources and routes
3.Whatresourceswereneededtoimplementthesolution?:
The main resources needed were knowledge, information and time
4.CouldyouevaluatetheImpact(effectiveness)ofthemeasurecarriedout?:
5.Links,materials,documentsontheinitiativetobeincludedinthetoolkit:
Webpage and toolkits: https://mhoroutdoor com/how-2-the-hills/ Video workshop: https://mhoroutdoor.com/projects/how-2-the-hills/how-2-the-hills-videoworkshops/
Workingwithschools (UTINORD)-NORWAY
1. Select the barrier that is most repeated among the young people/network you have worked with:
EDUCATION
2.Whatsolutions/tools/methodologieshavebeenusedtosolvethesituation?:
We have established a partnership with schools focusing on outdoor learning across all subjects and grade levels The goal is to create a more diverse, physical, and hands-on school day for students. Additionally, we aim to ensure that those who prefer indoor activities still have a positive experience. We organize activities for nurseries and schools, along with courses and networking meetings. By collaborating with schools, we reach everyone, regardless of their background.
3.Whatresourceswereneededtoimplementthesolution?:
The main resources needed were knowledge, information and time.
4.CouldyouevaluatetheImpact(effectiveness)ofthemeasurecarriedout?:
5.Links,materials,documentsontheinitiativetobeincludedinthetoolkit:
Webpage and toolkits: https://mhoroutdoor.com/how-2-the-hills/ Video workshop: https://mhoroutdoor.com/projects/how-2-the-hills/how-2-the-hills-videoworkshops/
1. Select the barrier that is most repeated among the young people/network you have worked with:
ECONOMIC/SOCIAL/GEOGRAPHICAL BARRIERS
2.Whatsolutions/tools/methodologieshavebeenusedtosolvethesituation?:
ALLEMED (ALLIN) is a a tool developed to make it easier to include all children and young people in recreational activities, regardless of the financial situation of their families The tool facilitates discussions and ideas on how to include all.
An increasing number of children and young people grow up in low-income families. Child poverty leads to exclusion from social, cultural and sports arenas, which in turn can amplify the feeling of not belonging That is why it is so important that we join forces and make sure all children can grow and develop in nurturing cirumstances, as well as have equal opportunitues to participate.
3.Whatresourceswereneededtoimplementthesolution?:
Creation of dialogue cards, presentations and workshops Collaboration with municipalities to develop activities together Identification of target public. Public and private funding.
4.CouldyouevaluatetheImpact(effectiveness)ofthemeasurecarriedout?:
5.Links,materials,documentsontheinitiativetobeincludedinthetoolkit:
https://www.allemed.no/verktoykasse
https://inkluderendefritid.no/kart/2021-2024
https://www.allemed.no/verktoykasse/ung/allemed-ung
1. Select the barrier that is most repeated among the young people/network you have worked with:
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES/GEOGRAPHICAL BARRIERS
2.Whatsolutions/tools/methodologieshavebeenusedtosolvethesituation?:
Out4In project promotes the empowerment, community integration, and environmental awareness of Refugee or Migrant women and girls
It aims to encourage equity and inclusion by reducing barriers to participation in outdoor experiences for a target group traditionally underrepresented or excluded from this type of activity.
Refugee or migrant women and girls (RMW) are more likely to suffer from barriers to access with respect to education, training, and sports, often having to overcome obstacles related to their being migrants and women at the same time. They often come to Europe to join their families and have to take care of children and domestic responsibilities that may prevent them from fully participating in society
3.Whatresourceswereneededtoimplementthesolution?:
EU funding through Erasmus+ Collaboration Projects
Finding target group (Migrant or Refugee Women), Educators, Local Stakeholders
4.CouldyouevaluatetheImpact(effectiveness)ofthemeasurecarriedout?:
5.Links,materials,documentsontheinitiativetobeincludedinthetoolkit:
https://www.out4in.eu/ https://www out4in eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OUT4IN-TOOLKIT EN pdf
MountainSportsforYouth (EPPM)-FRANCE
1. Select the barrier that is most repeated among the young people/network you have worked with:
ECONOMIC/SOCIAL/GEOGRAPHICAL BARRIERS
2.Whatsolutions/tools/methodologieshavebeenusedtosolvethesituation?:
Our activities are aimed at all types of people who do not have access to the mountains, whether they are vulnerable, living in poverty or socially excluded, with the aim of helping them to discover the benefits and to grow.
In some projects, and in particular the inclusive mountain sports clubs, we look for a mix of audiences to reinforce inclusion.
We also travel to disadvantaged areas to offer activities directly in the neighbourhood
The projects are designed in advance according to the needs of the group. Throughout the stay, mountain professionals liaise with the participants and adapt to their level. In most of the projects, there is no name at the outset for the target summit, so that we can continually adapt without creating frustration or feelings of failure
3.Whatresourceswereneededtoimplementthesolution?:
Thanks to a large number of private and public partnerships, we are able to reduce the direct costs of our projects, making the mountains more accessible to social structures and direct beneficiaries
To ensure that participants feel safe and comfortable, we have purchased a lot of technical equipment and clothing. We take the time to ensure that jackets and trousers are chosen to match the desired style.
Sponsors also give us equipment and/or money to finance some of our projects
4.CouldyouevaluatetheImpact(effectiveness)ofthemeasurecarriedout?:
5.Links,materials,documentsontheinitiativetobeincludedinthetoolkit:
https://www.montagne.org/fr
https://www montagne org/index php/fr/nos-initiatives
1. Select the barrier that is most repeated among the young people/network you have worked with:
GEOGRAPHICAL BARRIERS
2.Whatsolutions/tools/methodologieshavebeenusedtosolvethesituation?:
Collaborative project with the Outdoor Council, focusing on integrating gaming and outdoor activities The target demographic for this interactive camp was youth aged 14 to 18, particularly those who spend a significant amount of time indoors using computers and gaming consoles, often lacking social interaction.
The selection of this target group was deliberate, considering the associated risks of sedentary behavior and potential social challenges such as anxiety The goal was to provide a safe and familiar environment for these youths to interact, hence utilizing gaming as a platform they are accustomed to.
Outdoor activities aimed to demonstrate that outdoor recreation can be accessible and enjoyable without requiring extensive skills or physical exertion The focus was on fostering a sense of mastery and enjoyment rather than overwhelming participants with challenging tasks.
3.Whatresourceswereneededtoimplementthesolution?:
Indoor gaming sessions, communal meals, and outdoor activities such as archery and lowthreshold exercises
Teachers and gaming/IT experts
Outdoor instructors
4.CouldyouevaluatetheImpact(effectiveness)ofthemeasurecarriedout?:
5.Links,materials,documentsontheinitiativetobeincludedinthetoolkit:
TBC