Nhar it- 22 ta’ Settembru fil-Bajja s-Sabiħa ta’ Birżebbuġa, SportMalta b’ kolloborazzjoni mal-Kunsill Lokali Birżebbuġa, organizzat ġurnata ta’ attivitajiet sportivi bħala parti mill-ħames edizzjoni tal-Gimgha ewropeja tal-Isport.

Bosta klabbs u għaqdiet tal-lokal ingħaqdu flimkien u ħadu sehem f’ nofs ta’ nhar ta’ sport fosthom waterpolo, futbol, ibburdjar, qdief , BMX Jams, skating u anke l-logħba tradizzjonali tal- Boċċi.

Il-klabb tal-waterpolo ta’ Birżebbuġa organizza turnament bejn tlett timijiet lokali ta’ taħt it-13 -il sena.

Fl-iSkate Park il-ġdida, bl-għajnuna ta’ Trust Foundation u Aġenzija Żgħażagħ ġie organizzat SkatePark Jam, fejn ammont ta tfal għamlu wirja ta’ 40 sekonda kull wieħed.

Min-naħa tagħhom il-Birżebbuġa Windmill FC Nursery, għamlu sessjoni speċjali ta’ taħrig fil-pitch tal-Beach Soccer u li fih ħadu sehem għadd kbir ta’plejers żgħar.

Kien hemm ukoll attivita’ kbira fuq il-baħar u hawnhekk protagonisti kienu l-Birzebbuġa Sailing Club u l-klabb tar-Regatta ta’ Birzebbuġa.

Iż-żewg klabbs organizzaw vjaġġi bid-dgħajjes tagħhom fejn il-pubbliku ingħata tagħrif dwar dan l-isport u anke jesperjenza seta’ mill-viċin l-opri użati mill-klabbs rispettivi.

Il-klabb tal-Boċċi tal-lokal organizza kampjonat individwali b’numru kbir ta’ spettaturi segwa b’interess l-emozzjoni li għadha tagħti l-logħba tradizzjonali tal-Boċċi.

Ġurnata li kienet eżempju ta’ kif l-isport jista’ jgħaqqad komunita’ sħiħa filwaqt li SportMalta kompliet bl-istrateġija tagħha sabiex tħajjar aktar nies jinvolvu lilhom infushom f’xi attività’ sportiva fil-ġimgħa ewropeja iddedikata lill-mobilita’.

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SportMalta continues with the European Week of Sport with a Dance Event at the Paola Square yesterday night. Hundreds of people joins the activity and went all #BeActive mode as they danced and moved for hours.

Here are some of the best photos…

A proper Dancefloor effect…

All for one, all for #BeActive

Hands up if you want to #BeActive

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It’s happening tonight at Paola.

Zumba is easy, fun, effective and fits for all; based on Latin music and simplified dance moves, spiced up with fitness variations. Enjoy a happy hour and burn a lot of calories.

Salsa and Line dance workshops. Learn the basic steps, experience the feeling of dance, start your journey in the magical world of dancing.

Exercising should be FUN! Start your new more active and healthier life! Let US show YOU the way.

Event will take place at Paola Square and will kick off at 7pm with Zumba. At 8pm the event continues with an hour of Salsa Workshop, finishing off with Line Dancing at 9pm.

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The fifth edition of the European Week of  Sports kicked off Friday night with a festival of internationals sports held in Zejtun. The activity was organised by SpotMalta in collaboration with the Zejtun Local Council and the main events took place in two areas namely Zejtun Square and Gnien iz-Zghozija.

The aim of the event was to get closer to the people and that’s why SportMalta chose to go to Zejtun instead of utilizing a Sports Complex. Various sports activities were held for young ages to pensioners.

Activities included basketball, football and field hockey sessions, bike ride, walking tours around the lovely town of Zejtun, yoga, tai chi, street sports which include BMX, skateboarding, scooters and street football. Traditional games like the Swedish traditional game of KUBB was played.

At the entrance of the event there was a car display of the Land Rover Owners Malta Club. Mass physical activities such as Zumba and fitness were held. Various NGOs and sports clubs were involved during this event namely, Hibernians Basketball Club, Qormi Field Hockey Club, Bicycle Advocacy Group and Malta Health Students Association.

Fun and sportsmanship together with lots of physical activity were the main ingredients of a wonderful evening which was well attended.

The European Week of Sports is an initiative of the European Commission to promote sport and physical activity across Europe. This year’s event will be held till the between the 20th and the 28th of September and will be led by Sport Malta the National Coordinating Body for the European Week of Sport, together with our national sport clubs and organisations.

Other events will be held during this week. On the 25th of September a Dance Event will be held at Paola Square starting at 6pm.

The official closing will be held on Saturday 28th September with the

#BeActive Night at the Kirkop Sports Complex.

Together with the three main events organised by SportMalta, other activities will be organised by different sports associations.

A Masters tournament for both Handball will take place on 23^rd September at the National Pool Complex.

The Malta Employees Sports Association will be holding  the ‘Workplace Sport Event’ at the Kirkop Sports Complex Tuesday 24th September.

Saturday 28th will see the ‘BeActive Shooting Cup’ at the new Ta’ Kandja Shooting Range starting from 9am.

Between the 28th and the 29th of September the Malta Billiards and Snooker Association will organise Snooker tournament at the Maria Assunta Complex in Ħamrun.

The European Week of Sports will also include the local schools with a day full of various sports and physical events.

Rose Marie Mercieca national coordinator of the European Week of Sport, said that SportMalta, being the National Coordinating Body of the European Week of Sport in this initiative of the European Commission to promote sport and physical activity, is going itself to provide opportunities to people to start practicing a sport or to take part in a physical activity with the aim that these people continue to be engaged throughout the whole year.

I encourage all children, who like me, live with a health condition to not be half-hearted about sports, and find time to be active. If every child finds a sport that interests him, the experience of the sport will surely be a positive one – Jake Vella European Week of Sport Ambassador. 

Physical inactivity in Malta and across Europe is stagnating and even declining in some countries, with a negative impact on people’s quality of life, as well as on the economy. According to the European Commission, the proportion of people who never exercise or play sport is worryingly high at 35%! Girls are more likely to do less exercise or sport than boys.

As part of the #BeActive campaign, the European Week of Sport (23-30 September) is organising events in various localities in Malta. The events will focus on sport in schools, workplaces, outdoors, in sport clubs and fitness centres.

Since it’s launch five years ago, over 40 million people have taken part across 38 countries! Sport Malta CEO Mark Cutajar said “We are very enthusiastic that we’re organising all these events for another edition of the European Week of Sport. We are encouraged to see ever-increasing participation in sport and fitness activities.

The European Commissioner responsible for Sport, Tibor Navracsics, added: “The lack of physical activity in our modern lifestyles leads to major health problems and costs our economies billions. We can all be active in different ways – from taking a short walk to running a marathon. I am calling on everyone to join us in the European Week of Sport.”

Finland, which currently holds the Presidency of the EU, will officially launch the Week on 23 September with an Opening Ceremony in Espoo.

An event aimed at anyone who is interested in taking Sport Shooting as a sport or hobby. The event will feature Trap and Skeet competition. This will take place at the new Ta’ Kandja Shooting Range on 28th September starting from 9am.

Another event as part of this year’s European Week of Sport will be happening in Birzebbuga next Sunday. Here is the programme of the event:

09.00- onwards                                  Waterpolo Unde/13 Tournament                                 Birzebbuga WaterPolo Pitch

09.00- 12.00                                        Birzebbuga Skate Park Jam                                           Birzebbuga Skate Park

09.00- 12.00                                        Birzebbuga Regatta Tours                                              Pretty Bay

09.00- 12.00                                        Birzebbuga Sailing Tours                                                Pretty Bay

09.00- 12.00                                        Birzebbuga Windmill Football Nursery                       Birzebbuga Beach Soccer Pitch

09.00-12.00                                         Bocci Tournament                                                           Birzebbuga Bocci Club

All the events are FREE to participate and activities will be from 19:00 to 22:30 next Friday 20th September. Some activities will start earlier at 18:00 due to popular demand by the public. It is recommended that for some of the activities you fill an online registration so you book your place. During the event there will be live music and merchandise of the European Week of Sport will be given through participation in the various events that will be held at Żejtun.

Żejtun Square

Walking Tours

A walk through Żejtun where you will be able to understand the cultural heritage of this town while staying physically active. Walks will start at 18:00, 19:15 and 20:30. The three walks will have different routes.

The start of the walk will be from Żejtun square. Registrations can be done from the square but it is recommended you book your place before through the online registration.

You can register online for the walks through the link below:

https://forms.gle/m8G5pKpbb2qFi1wB6

Bike Ride

Meeting point for bike ride will be at Żejtun Square. Those who are interested in joining can come with their bike and they will be lead by the Bicycle Advocacy Group (BAG) for a nice bike ride around the lovely town of Żejtun. A limited number of bikes will be available upon request.

Registration for bike ride through the link below:

https://forms.gle/7RjaWCctSV8i6BB67

Zumba and Fitness Sessions

There will be a lot of movement in the square with Zumba sessions led by popular Coach Bela Grundmann at 18:30 and 20:30.

Fitness sessions will be conducted by two leading fitness instructors Daniel Attard at 19:30 and Joanna Camilleri at 21:30.

Time to get moving and enjoy a good healthy session with professional coaches.

Registration for these sessions below:

https://forms.gle/n1W6Vxr4zcVgekgR8

Health Checks

There will be a stand operated by the Malta Health Students Association (MHSA) where they will be conducting health checks which will include blood pressure, glucose tests and BMI.

Basketball Session

At 18:00-19:30 there will be Hibernians Basketball Club where they will conduct a session for children aged 6 to 16 years under the guidance of professional coaches including gold medalist at FIBA European Games Mr. Roderick Vella. During the sessions there will be also European Week of Sport Malta Ambassador Ms. Josephine Grima who is an international basketball player that played in various countries around Europe while winning various medals. It will be a great session for children who would like to start the game of basketball.

3×3 U18 Basketball

A 3×3 competition will be organized for U18 participants by the 3×3 Malta Basketball Association. Participants are encouraged to try this new sport of 3×3 basketball that is becoming very popular. 3×3 basketball will be also featuring in the Olympic Games and the Games of the Small States of Europe. For this tournament a limited number of teams can apply thus registration is recommended through the link below:

https://play.fiba3x3.com/events/09a62b02-972d-46bf-9e41-32924a60091b

Traditional Games of Boċċi and KUBB

Come and try the famous traditional games of Malta and Sweden at Żejtun square. There will be stations where you can practise the game of traditional Maltese Boċċi and the famous traditional Swedish game of KUBB. Games will be explained and you might be able to win merchandise of the European Week of Sport by taking part.

Land Rovers Exhibition

As you pass through the main entrance for the event to Żejtun square you will be welcome by an exhibition of some of the best Land Rovers on the island thanks to the Land Rovers Owners Club Malta. If you like outdoor sport and have interest in cars you will have a great opportunity to witness these cars on show.

Field Hockey

Come and try your skills in the game of field hockey in one of the stations that will be on show during the Main Event at Żejtun Square.

If you manage to do skills that professional players of Qormi Hockey Club will teach you, you will be able to win merchandise of the European Week of Sport.

Yoga and Tai Chi

If you are into a different type of physical activity Yoga and Tai Chi Sessions will be held in Żejtun Square. These will be led by professional SportMalta coaches and guidance on how to start this physical activity will be done. If you have never tried this physical activity before, its time you give it a try.

Registration can be done through the link below:

https://forms.gle/AARsChV3toDHhx1g6

Various Sports Activities

There will be various sports stations that one can participate in together with their families. Those who will participate in these stations will be given merchandise of European Week of Sport.

Ġnien iż-Żgħożija

7 a side Football Tournament

A football tournament will be held for U13 children boys and girls. Applications can be made through the Żejtun Local Council.

BMX, Scooters and Skateboard session

There will be an educational session on how to make a safe use of the ramps through BMX, scooters and skateboards. There will be also a demonstration by experienced athletes showing various skills. It will be a great experience which we recommend for children who love this sport where they will learn also on how to practice this sport in a safe way while learning new skills.

Field Hockey

There will be a demonstration by Qormi Hockey Club from 19:00 till 21:00 where their players will show various skills and do an exhibition match to entertain the people that would like to start playing this game. After they will be available to show children and adults who would be interested in this game on how to do certain skills and give them opportunity this popular sport.

This past weekend, the MWA made history by organising their first ever Kids only weightlifting competition.  With the incredible work done by the MWA together with SportMalta initiative ‘On the Move’ over the past year, the number of youth athletes has increased by a massive amount. Given this, the MWA saw fit to organise a competition directed solely towards allowing these youth athletes to compete amongst themselves. This meet saw 19 youth athletes compete with some veteran faces, and some new ones too.

11 year old Kim Camilleri finished with 25kg Snatch and 32kg clean and jerk which are both personal best lifts and breaking 4 national records in the cadet age group in the process. 9 year old Julia Grima, who has been showing massive improvements in the few months since she started, finished with 17kg snatch and 21kg clean and jerk. Grima also managed to break 2 national records in her age class. Another great result came from Aaliyah Gatt, who is only 11 years old and managed a 16kg snatch and 20kg clean and jerk.

Of course, now very well known in the Maltese weightlifting world, Tenishia Thornton had the best result in the youth category, ending with 48kg in the snatch and 60kg in the clean and jerk. Thornton is in the process of preparing for a massive competition later on this year, the Youth European Champs.

The boys also had a great showing with the best result coming from 16 year old Tristan Zammit. The youth athlete, who participated in an international training camp only a few weeks ago, has improved his lifts by massive amounts. Zammit finished with 97kg in the Snatch and 120kg in the clean and jerk, only 1kg shy of a national record in his weight class. Rylee Borg, 13 years old, finished the competition with 61kg in the snatch and 75kg in the clean and jerk, with his c&j lift being good enough for yet another national record at this meet. Another respectable result came from Blake Attard, who managed a 40kg snatch and 45kg clean and jerk.

This meet will hopefully be the first of many Kids only competition, especially seeing as it was such a great success.

The Malta Police Grid Team will be offering two (2) circuit training classes, 1 hour each open to Police officers and the general public. These will take place on the 26th September 2019 at the Police GHQ in Floriana at 4pm and 5pm.

The Circuit training classes will be part of a fundraising event in aid of Simon Schembri Blue Light Foundation, and hence participation is against a 5 Euro donation.

To apply, pls call on 2294 0000 between Monday and Friday from 9am till 5pm.

Places are very limited!