Dear friends,
You are invited to participate in the European Youth and Sport Forum 2007. The Forum will gather over 60 participants from across Europe to discuss the role of sport in regard to social inclusion and diversity in Europe. Participants should be between 18-30 years old and bring some experience in youth, community or sport involvement to the Forum.
Date and venue
The forum will take place from the 17th to 22nd of June 2007 in the city of Bonn, former German capital. Situated 40 minutes out of Cologne, Bonn has an excellent connection to the airport of Cologne and the public transport. Bonn-Venusberg Youth Hostel is the ideal starting point for all conferences, sightseeing and excursions. Secondary schools, companies with trainees, clubs and organisations will appreciate the easy-going atmosphere at the hostel. Conference guests will benefit from its excellent technical equipment and competent service at the hostel. (http://bonn.jugendherberge.de)
Content
Based on the results of the European Youth and Sport Forum 2005 and 2006, the EYSF2007 will canalise the contributions and perspectives of young people in the field of youth and Sport. In this same continuity, the EYSF2007 will contribute to the political discussion on a NGO and GO level and reflect the EU Sport agenda of the German Presidency. Participants at the Forum will discuss and exchange ideas and views on the role of sport in regard:
@ Discrimination in and through Sport
@ Social inclusion
@ Diversity
@ Intercultural communication
Beside the formal programme, participants will have the opportunity to meet, network and exchange ideas with other young Europeans.
Outcomes
The European Youth and Sport Forum 2007 will deliver key recommendations on the above topics, which will be presented to German and European political institutions and representatives. It is hoped that the recommendations will influence the future European and national agendas and be discussed during the Portuguese EU presidency at the next sport directors meeting and youth ministers meeting in Lisbon.
Through networking, participants can learn about projects and programmes that will assist with their work and facilitate future European integration. In this regard it will be essential to focus on the European youth, sport and cultural programmes and the impact that they could have on civil society in the coming years.
Hosting Organisation
DSJ – Deutsche Sportjugend in DOSB e.V. (German Sport Youth)
Organisational partners
DTJ – Deutsche Turnerjugend in DTB e.V. (German Gymnastic Youth)
ENGSO Youth (European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation)
ISCA - International Sport and Culture Association
Profile of participants
Young people involved in voluntary work at a local, regional, national level or who are involved in NGOs or Sport for All organisations.
Participant age must be between 18-30.
All participants are asked to fill in carefully the online application form.
Cost of participation
Participation is free along with a contribution towards travel expenses.
We advise participants to make use of the cheapest method of travel possible.
Travel expenses will be refunded according the following model:
Participants travelling from Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg max: 100 Euro refund, basis is a second class train ticket.
Participants travelling from all other EU countries max; 200 Euro refund
Participants travelling from non-EU countries but Council of Europe countries max: 250 Euro refund.
DSJ will need to receive all original tickets. Private car expenses will not be covered.
The organizer will provide accommodation and food.
Language
The working language will be English. Applicants are requested to have good knowledge of English.
How to apply
To apply for a place on the EYSF2007, please complete the online application form at the ISCA website
(http://isca-web.org/english/events/eysf0)
before the 15th of April 2007. Successful applicants will be notified by the 30th of April 2007.
Sponsors
The European Youth and Sport Forum 2007 is sponsored by
DSJ - Deutsche Sportjugend
DTJ - Deutsche Turnerjugend (German Gymnastic Youth)
ENGSO Youth (European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation)
ISCA (International Sport and Culture Association)
and by the “All Different - All Equal Campaign”.
Gefördert durch Mittel des Bundesministeriums für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend.
Read more about the previous forums at:
http://isca-web.org/english/youth/eysf/eysf2006
Read the full invitation as a pdf-file attached to this mail or at:
http://isca-web.org/filer/eysf/EYSF2007%20invitation.pdf
To submit your application please fill in the online application form at:
http://isca-web.org/english/events/eysf0
In case you have further questions please contact us at
sss@isca-web.org
Jean-Luc FRAST
ISCA Programme Officer
Tietgensgade 65,
1704 Copenhagen V
Denmark
Phone: +45 33 29 80 27,
Fax: +45 33 29 80 28
E-mail: jlf@isca-web.org
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