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Third meeting of the High Level Group on Grassroots Sport to discuss informal learning and volunteering

By Wolke7Hoch2 on April 8, 2016

On 16 March 2016, the High Level Group on Grassroots Sport, set up by Commissioner Tibor Navracsics, held its third meeting in Brussels. After having discussed social inclusion in and through sport, and health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) during the previous meeting, two other topics covered by the group were on the agenda: informal learning and […]

EOC President Hickey receives unanimous support from ANOC for IOC position

By Wolke7Hoch2 on April 6, 2016

EOC President Patrick Hickey has received the unanimous approval of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Executive Council to act as their representative on the IOC Executive Board for another term. Hickey, who is Senior Vice-President at ANOC, has been on the IOC Executive Board since 2012. At August’s IOC Session ahead of […]

Erasmus+: Sport Infoday: Commission launches small collaborative partnerships

By Wolke7Hoch2 on March 4, 2016

The European Commission and the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) organized the yearly Sport Infoday on March 3, 2016 in Brussels to inform potential applicants about Erasmus+ Sport, its funding opportunities and the EU sport policy background. Speakers provided practical guidance on preparing and submitting proposals, and provided support with the financial aspects […]

Internet platform for sustainable sporting events: DOSB's Green Champions 2.0 now also available in English

By Wolke7Hoch2 on March 4, 2016

With the beginning of the second Youth Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer the tradition of the first green Winter Games in Lillehammer from 1994 continues. The organizers again seek to develop environmentally friendly solutions for Olympic Games and to inspire other organizers with sustainable initiatives. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), partner of the EOC […]

FIBA Europe becomes partner of EOC EU Office

By Wolke7Hoch2 on February 24, 2016

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 24 February 2016 As of February 2016, FIBA Europe has joined numerous other European sports governing bodies by becoming a partner of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) EU Office in Brussels. The EOC EU Office is the representative body of the EOC to European institutions, as well as representing the interests of […]

Enhancing the mobility of professional ski instructors across the EU

By Wolke7Hoch2 on February 9, 2016

The topic of mutual recognition of professional qualifications in sport has been on the EU’s agenda for a number of years; and with it the particular issue of ski instructors’ qualifications. It has been dealt with by the Commission Expert Groups and followed up by a Council Expert Group under the 2011-2014 Work Plan. It […]

High-Level Group on Grassroots Sport discusses Social Inclusion and HEPA

By Wolke7Hoch2 on February 9, 2016

High Level Group on Grassroots Sport, set up by Commissioner Tibor Navracsics, met on 22 January 2016 for the second time. In the previous meeting, the Group agreed on the main areas to be covered in the final recommendations, and on these areas social inclusion in and through sport, as well as health-enhancing physical activity […]

Program of the Dutch Council Presidency

By Wolke7Hoch2 on February 9, 2016

The Netherlands took over the Council Presidency of the EU on 1 January 2016 and will hold it until the end of June 2016. Having presented its programme for the coming six months, these overarching priorities have been highlighted: A comprehensive approach to migration and international security; Europe as an innovator and job creator; Sound, […]

IOC president Thomas Bach and EOC President Patrick Hickey visit refugee camp in Athens

By Wolke7Hoch2 on January 29, 2016

The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, visited the Open Reception Centre for refugees in Eleonas, Athens, yesterday. President Bach was accompanied by Jacques Rogge, Honorary IOC President and Special Envoy for Youth Refugees and Sport appointed by the United Nations Secretary. Patrick Hickey, IOC Executive Board Member and President of the […]

Focus on Good Governance with SIGGS presentation at IF Forum

By Wolke7Hoch2 on January 6, 2016

Between 11 and 13 November 2015, representatives of International Federations (IF) gathered in Lausanne for the IF Forum 2015. This year’s Forum was devoted to the topic of “Governance of sport”. The SIGGS or “Support the Implementation of Good Governance in Sport” Project, managed by the EOC EU Office, was asked to present its objectives […]

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