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Formentera's sport community takes oath of non-violence

Foto mon esportiu1Reverberations were felt across Formentera's community of sport enthusiasts. The fitness and social welfare offices of the administration urged local sport federations to sign on to a pledge to tackle domestic violence and an associated manifesto. The gathering took place on Friday at 7.00pm at the municipal sport pitch.

On hand at the event was sport secretary Jordi Vidal, who, besides voicing a renewed commitment to the cause, said “joint action is needed if we are to promote gender equality”. Tackling the scourge, he said, “is on all of us”.

Vidal turned things over to CiF social welfare councillor Vanessa Parellada, who expressed her support for the Balearic government's so-called Social Covenant against Gender Violence. The pacts adherents include the Formentera Council and sport-related clubs on the island.

The event was also attended by SD Formentera's Marcos Contreras and the national trainer of the municipal athletic club, Alba Forniet, who read opening segments of the non-violence manifesto. President Jaume Ferrer and environment councillor Daisee Aguilera also appeared at the event.

Formentera signs fitness deal with Govern

Foto conveni esports ferrer tur premsaIn a bid to foster fitness activities in 2017, the Formentera Council has struck a deal with the regional government's department of culture, participation and sport by which a fitness foundation within the department, Fundació per a l'Esport Balear, will hand over €23,000 for sport-related activities.

The agreement, signed by Govern minister Fanny Tur and Council president Jaume Ferrer, focuses on a series of fitness activities that seek to promote high performance sport as well as Formentera's image as a place for sport. As part of the deal, the Council pledges to:

-Back high-level sportspeople with noted national and international wins, such as medals at championships in Spain and participation in European and international fixtures or the Olympic Games.

-Partner with sport meets (competitions, seminars, training, etc.) that promote Formentera's image as a place for sport.

-Purchase sports equipment for the training and pre-technical programmes coordinated by the Council.

-Provide Fundació per a l'Esport Balear with proof of payment for all related expenditures as well as a brief summary of related activity to December 15, 2017.

A special commission has been created to oversee the agreement, assess (and address any issues posed by) its application and reconcile any related differences. It will be formed by two individuals: one representative of the Council and another from the Fundació. Fundació per a l'Esport Balear has also pledged to enlist a technically-trained staff to coordinate the agreement and provide necessary technical support.

Formentera pupils assemble for intra-school field day

Jornada esportiva de germanor fotoFor the schoolchildren of Formentera, the administration's Office of Sport has coordinated an all-island field day at the municipal sports pitch, part of the activities programme celebrating World Children's Day.

The 650 six- to twelve-year-olds enrolled across the island's three primary schools, in Sant Francesc, Sant Ferran and la Mola, participated in the event, which took place during school hours.

The idea, says councillor of sport Jordi Vidal, is “for children to come together and play in a way that promotes fitness and companionship between pupils of the island's different schools”.

To get there, organisers have put together a series of activities revolving around socialising, cooperation and integration. Councillor Vidal thanked Formentera schools and the Balearic federation for inclusive play for their collaboration.

Formentera promotion of sport for values education

Foto presentacio pla de valorsSport secretary Jordi Vidal sat down with department specialists Pere Serra and Michael Romero to report on the progress of the Formentera Council and Govern balear's plan to promote values education through sport. The three held a press conference at 12 noon in the administration's Sala d'Actes.

“We remain firmly convinced,” said Vidal, “of sport's ability to transmit values-based education. Whether on a team or practised individually, sport promotes not just good health, but universally beneficial social values, too.”

Vidal described the campaign's associated Values Plan as “a roadmap for everyone involved —players, parents and family members, specialists, coaches, clubs, instructors, trainers and outside consultants.” In the secretary's words, “we want sport on Formentera to be healthier, with stronger roots in values like equality, respect, commitment, effort and teamwork”.

Challenges in the future
The values-based strategy remains in place across schools this year. Programmed events have already begun, such as one talk led by triathlete Ana Casares aimed at helping secondary pupils at IES Marc Ferrer juggle schoolwork and sport. The challenge is a real one: following the strategy's launch last year, links were identified between children over 12 in sport and academic failure.

In their effort to pinpoint challenges facing values-based sport moving ahead, sport consultants were enlisted to interview trainers, parents and child athletes. Findings  were used to point out potential growth areas for sport on the island, part of an effort to ensure healthy lifestyles among future generations of Formentera adults.

Generally, the survey highlighted a need for more robust parental involvement, in particular among mothers, which were identified as those most likely to take an active role in their child's engagement on the sports pitch. Other conclusions included the need for structural changes within clubs to allow for more effective instruction; broader roles for parents, trainers and coaches; a space for instructors to share advice and experiences; and work fostering social inclusion.

Details of two returning mountain-bike events announced: Volta Cicloturística and la Mola's 23rd local ride

Presentacio bttJordi Vidal, the sports secretary of the Formentera Council, was joined today by Espalmador Sport Group chief Rafael López and Unisport Consulting's Manuel Hernández for an up-close look at the Volta Cicloturística beginning tomorrow, Friday, October 27, and concluding Sunday the 29th.

The race, which will not require any roads be blocked, is expected to draw some one hundred cyclists. It is split into three segments, measures 110km in length and includes a 1,168-metre altitude change. Plus, more serious bikers are invited to take part in the 23rd BTT La Mola—a race for bicicletes tot terreny, “all-terrain bikes”, spanning 37.6km and a 850-m altitude shift. Scores from the event will count for the Pityusic BTT campionat (“championship”) on Sunday.

The Balearic Tourism Agency, or ATB, sponsors the second Volta Cicloturística, a signature part of the Discover Formentera in October catalogue to foment more travel to the island during the traditionally slower low-season months.

Find complete details about the rides at http://www.bttformentera.net/

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