Fl-għeluq tal-ġimgħa Ewropea tal-isport, ġie inawgurat proġett li minbarra l-pubbliku se jibbenefikaw minnu dawk li jipprattikaw l-isport tal-hill climb.

Il-progett sar b’investiment ta’ hames mija u sebghin elf  ewro u fost oħrajn ser joffri aktar sigurtà għad-dilettanti li jsegwu t-tlielaq tal-karozzi fil-kampjonat tal-hillclimb fl-Imtaħleb.

Id-dilettanti tat-tlielaq tal-karozziissoddisfaw xewqa oħra tagħhom bl-inawgurazzjoni ta’ xogħlijiet li saru fit-telgħa tal-Imtaħleb li tintuża mid-dilettanti għal Hillclimbs.  Dan bla dubju ta xejn ser isservi biex joghla il-livell fi sewqan f’din it-triq u anke jaghti il-possibilita li aktar sewwieqa barranin jigu jikompetu Malta,.  Id-dilettanti tal-Hill Climb li jtellqu b’veloċità f’telgħa mimlija sfidi jorganizzaw kampjonat kull sena li matulu jsiru tmien tlielaq u jtellqu f’kategoriji differenti.

Il-proġett sar b’investiment ta’ aktar min-nofs miljun Ewro fuq l-inzijattiva ta’ Sportsmalta li sabu l-għajnuna tal-Ministeru tal-Infrastrutura u l-Proġetti Kapitali. Il-Kap Ezekuttiv ta’ Sport Malta, Mark Cutajar, qal li dan hu investiment ieħor fl-infrastruttura sportiva li kien ilu mixtieq mid-dilettanti numerużi tal-hillclimbs.

Il-Kap Ezekuttiv ta’  SportMalta, Mark Cutajar  qal li dan il-progett proġett ghandu  2.4 km ta’ asfaltar tal-ogħla livell. Barra minn hekk saru wkoll barriers apposta, 370 għall-protezzjoni tas-sewwieqa, u anki għal meta ma jkunx hawn it-tlielaq, għax hawn jużah il-pubbliku inġenerali.

Il-proġett ġie inawgurat mill-Ministru għat-Trasport u l-Infrastruttura Ian Borg u mis-Segretarju Parlamentari għall-Isport Clifton Grima fil-prezenza tac-Cermen ta` SportMalta Luciano Busutti.

Il-Ministru Borg qal li l-Gvern wettaq din il-wegħda elettorali u flimkien ma’ Sports Malta għadu qiegħed jaħdem fuq il-wegħda għal korsa tat-tlielaq tal-karozzi.

Is-Segretarju Parlamentari Clifton Grima qal li l-Gvern qed jinvesti fl-infrastruttura u fl-atleti biex jikkompetu u jieħdu esperjenza barra minn xtutna. Dr Grima qal li din is-sena għad iridu jinfetħu tliet faċilitajiet oħra għall-isportivi – akkademja tal-isnooker, il-grawnds ta’ Marsaskala u ta’ Birżebbuġa. Qal li ftit ġranet oħra se jitqassmu €88,000 għad-dilettanti tal-karozzi biex jgħinuhom jipparteċipaw f’kompetizzjonijiet barra l-pajjiż.

Tonio Cini, President tal-Malta Motor Sport Federation irringrazzja lil Gvern ta` xoghol siewi li qed ssir ghal dan l-Isport f’pajjizna.

The ASA, in collaboration with SportMalta organised water polo tournaments for the U/13s, women and masters as part of the European Week of Sport and #Be Active Campaign.  These were held on the 19^th and 21^st September 2018 at the Tal-Qroqq Sports Complex.

San Giljan, Barracudas, Sliema and Balluta Young Boys participated in the Masters Tournament which was won by Sliema followed by San Giljan as Runners Up.

There were six teams in the Women’s Tournament, namely, Sliema, San Giljan, M’Skala, B’Bugia, Exiles and Sirens.  This tournament was also won by Sliema with Exiles and San Giljan placing 2^nd and 3^rd respectively.

In the U/13 category the participating teams were San Giljan, Sirens, Otters, Sliema and M’Skala.  Once again Sliema won this tournament with Sirens and Otters placing 2^nd and 3^rd respectively.

Karl Izzo, European Week of Sport Ambassador and Mark Cutajar, CEO SportMalta presented all participants with medals, trophies and #Be Active mementos.

On the 28^th September, schools from all Educational Sectors will be joining students from over 30 European Countries in the European School Sports Day (ESSD).  The ESSD is a Pan-European initiative to promote physical activity, health and wellbeing in schools.  This event is supported by the EU Commission and forms part of the European Week of Sport’s (EWoS) #BeActive Campaign.  The ESSD is an annual sports day, aimed at encouraging students to adopt a healthy lifestyle, whereby students are engaged in 120 minutes of physical activity.

From a pilot project in 3 countries in 2015 (led by the Hungarian School Sport Federation), it expanded to a total of 20 countries in 2016.  Malta’s first participation in the ESSD was in 2016, with over 60 schools from all educational sectors joining the first group of 20 EU countries in this school sports celebration.

Due to the rapid growth in participation, ESSD18 has been given the recognition of an EWoS flagship event.  With a thematic focus on Grassroots Sports, ESSD18 is aiming to register an increased number of participating schools from countries over 30 EU countries.  The event happening on the first Friday of the scholastic year makes it an ideal team building opportunity for school staff and students, hence the initiation of a solid relationship.  Other than promote health and well-being for lifelong learning, activities are aimed to develop students’ social competencies by being inclusive, fun, foster social inclusion, boost self-esteem, encourage gender equality and develop school ethos.

The set objectives for #MaltaESSD2018 are to increase the number of participating schools from all educational sectors, increase number of physically active participants and foster the ESSD philosophy.  SportMalta is committed to support participating schools in the successful organisation of their school’s ESSD.

Bhala parti mill-Gimgha Ewropeja ta` l-Isport, SportMalta li hija l-koodrinatrici ta’ din l-inizzjattiva ta’ l-Unjoni Ewropeja f’pajjizna, qalqet l-ufficini u il-Kumplessi kollha taghha bejn in-12:30 sa 13:30 sabiex il-haddiema jiehdu sehem f’mixja madwar il-Kottonera.

Il-Kap Ezekuttiv ta’ SportMalta Mark Cutajar qal li fi tielet gurnata ta` din il-gimgha kienet tiffokka fuq il-post ta’ xoghol u ghalhekk il-haddiema u l-management riedu jwasslu il-messagg li fil-hin tal-brejk kullhadd jista jaghmel ftit ezercizzju fiziku.  Barra minn hekk qed jheggu lil awtoritiajiet sew governativi kif ukoll privati biex jiehdu inizzjattivi biex l-impjegati jkunu iktar attivi.

L-attivita li jmiss hija bi tema eduzkazzjoni bil-European School Sport Day nhar il-gimgha u l-Gheluq bil-Be Active Night fil-kumpless ta’Kirkop, nhar is-Sibt mi 20:00 il-quddiem.

Ghal aktar dettalji www.sportmalta.org.mt jew il-facebook page BeActive Malta.

The Malta Basketball Association joined the call from SportMalta to participate in this year’s European Week of Sport and the #BeActive campaign, with a unique and original event at the Basketball court on Sunday.

Boogie Bounce was the event that saw a group of 50 people eager to turn trampolines into a sweaty fitness activity.

Photos from the event can be seen here.

SportMalta is currently busy moving the whole nation with the #BeActive campaign and the European Week of Sport with hundreds of events across the whole country, but it’s also busy making sure that we practice what we preach.

Tomorrow we are going for a walk around the Cottonera in an effort to turn our team into #BeActive ambassadors.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OF OUR OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN 12:20PM AND 1:15pm

This morning during a press conference at the Waterpolo pitch Birzebbuga, The Hon Clifton Grima Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Sport and Voluntary Organisations together with SportMalta’s CEO Mark Cutajar officially opened the European Week of Sport.

As explained by Mark Cutajar, this is a week filled up with activities which is being based on three important themes.

The first of which is the Community and this was very clear in the activity organised in the morning at Birzebbuga by the three local waterpolo, sailing and regatta clubs during which the public was encouraged to participate in the various activities.

The Workplace theme where next Tuesday at noon the Cottonera Sport Complex SportMalta employees together with other employees in the vicinity are going to take part in a session of 30 minutes of physical activity in order to emphasize that during the work break one can still be active.

The Education Theme will be reflected next Friday morning during the European School Sports Day. This is a huge sport activity being held at all schools during which there will be also the participation of the Parliamentary Secretary Hon. Clifton Grima as well as other well known personalities.

Dr Clifton Grima emphasized on the importance that everyone is active in some form of physical activity. Leading by example is an important factor as he also took the opportunity to mention and praise young Jake Vella who although suffers from a rare condition still practices sport on a daily basis clear proof of how much sport is important in our lifestyle. He appealed to everyone to participate in this week’s activities just as he will be doing as he accepted the challenge of the SportMalta employees together with two of the European Week of Sport ambassadors Ryan Fenech and Karl Izzo to compete with them in a sport activity of their choice.

Mark Cutajar took the opportunity to thank all those involved in the organisation of this year’s European Week of Sport and also invited everyone to attend the first ever BEACTIVE night on Saturday 29th September at the Kirkop Sport Complex.  During all of the European Week of Sport activies a lot of BEACTIVE merchandise will be distributed.

Details about all the activities can be found on SportMalta’s website and facebook page as well as #BEACTIVE

The European Week of Sport is organised by SportMalta with the collaboration of the Malta Sports Journalists Association.

SportMalta will be organizing the BeActive Night on 29th September at Kirkop Sports Complex between 18:00-24:00.

There will be a variety of sports events for the general public.

Caterers are welcome to set up stands of healthy food and drinks only during the event. Those interested are to send an email by Saturday 22nd September till 12:00 (noon) to Ruben.baldacchino@ilearn.edu.mt.

The second edition of the Youth Development Scheme by SportMalta in collaboration with Bank of Valletta was launched during a press conference held at BOV’s Head Office in Santa Venera.

The Youth Development Scheme targets individual athletes in all sporting disciplines under the age of 18 and assists them in furthering their sporting career by participating at an international level beyond our shores.

The event was addressed by Anthony Scicluna, Chief Officer at Bank of Valletta, Dr Luciano Busuttil and Mark Cutajar, Chairman and CEO at SportMalta respectively and Parliamentary Secretary for Sports Dr Clifton Grima.

‘Bank of Valletta is synonymous with sports in Malta, supporting the major sports organization on the island’, said Mr Scicluna. ‘However we have always felt that the youth sector needs more support, and the Youth Development Scheme, provides us with an opportunity to support Malta’s budding young athletes who will be the champions of the near future.’

‘The Scheme is an opportunity for Malta’s young Athletes to gain experience in international competitions and an investment in our country’s sportive future,’ said Dr Busuttil. ‘This investment in our minor sector will help them take the leap to the next level and gain the necessary experience in international competitions.’

‘The financial burden associated with competing in international events is very hard to be sustained by the athletes themselves,’ continued Dr Busuttil. ‘The collaboration between SportMalta and Bank of Valletta will ensure that athletes with good potential are given the gain the experience of training and competing abroad, a necessary stepping stone in their sporting career.’

‘The scheme, a 50-50 partnership between SportMalta and BOV will assist twenty athletes, chosen according to their personal capacity and performance in their Sport,’ said Mr Cutajar. ‘Flight expenses, event participation fees and accommodation are all being covered by this scheme.’

‘National Sports Organisations of the particular disciplines shall be asked by SportMalta for recommendations in relation to the Athlete’s performance and potential, in order to ensure that the National Sports Organisations’ views are taken into consideration’ concluded Mr Cutajar.

‘I take this opportunity to thank SportMalta and Bank of Valletta for investing in the future of our athletes with a scheme that will assist us in preparing as many athletes as possible for the Games for the Small States of Europe 2023 that will be hosted in Malta’ said the Hon Dr Clifton Grima. ‘This second edition of the scheme will continue to build up the numbers and level of our promising athletes in a bid to obtain a large number of medals at these games.

Further information about the scheme can be accessed via in the Assistance Scheme Page.