Workshops
The workshops will focus on research, technical skills, or professional practice. They will be free of charge, with limited spots available, and can be selected during your registration.
W1 | Emergency and Mountain Medicine
Awareness-raising and information action to prevent, recognise and identify emergency situations in mountain environments, with or without specific equipment.
Gonçalo Órfão
Max. 12 people.
3 hours
Chãos, Alcobertas
Free
W2 | Safety and Rescue (Water)
A Water Safety and Rescue workshop, with the main objective of teaching the techniques and equipment used to prevent drowning and provide assistance in aquatic environments.
Alexandre Tadeia
Max. 20 people
3 hours
Swimming Pool, Rio Maior
Free
W3 | Inertial sensors: Methodological considerations and applications in Outdoor Sports
This workshop aims to introduce the basic concepts of inertial systems as a tool for collecting quantitative information on human movement. Examples of assessment methods applied to different outdoor activities will be provided, along with the processing and interpretation of the data.
Max. 20 people
2,5 hours
Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior
Free
W4 | Stand up Paddling
This is an introductory SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboarding) workshop in calm waters, with the main objective of providing general knowledge about the equipment, basic concepts of balance, paddling, turning, and rescues.
Max. 20 people
2,5 hours
Lagoon, Rio Maior
Free
W5 | Basic principles of teaching Skateboarding
This workshop will introduce you to the practice of Skateboarding and the basic principles of teaching this sport. The aim, through practice in pairs, is to promote basic learning of Skateboard skills, both in flat surface and when introducing sliding in ramps. In addition to traditional Skateboarding, some Surfskate techniques will also be covered.
Max. 20 people
1,5 hour + 1,5 hour
Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior
Free
W6 | E-board
Max. 16 people (2 groups – 8 people per group)
2,5 hours
Lagoon, Rio Maior
Free
W7 | Try Scuba Dive
The first diving experience – a “Try Scuba Dive” – is the initial step towards becoming a diver. In this magical experience, basic knowledge and skills will be taught and acquired in a pool/ confined waters, corresponding to the initial sessions of an Open Water Diver course, allowing participants to experience and enjoy underwater “life.”
Max. 16 people (2 groups – 8 people per group)
3 hours
Swimming Pool, Rio Maior
Free
International projects and roundtables
Project 1 | BEYOND HORIZONS (Erasmus+ Project)
‘Beyond Horizons’ is a project aimed at welcoming young individuals who experience social exclusion and or are of a vulnerable background to engage in outdoor sports. The project is coordinated by the European Network of Outdoor Sports, aiming to facilitate the sharing of exemplary practices in promoting inclusion at a European scale.
European Network of Outdoor Sports (ENOS)
- Finnmark Friluftsrad
- ISCA
- KTH
- En Passant Par la Montagne
- Cykelframjandet
- POW Europe
- Sport Ireland
- CREPS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Lansstyrelsen Vasternorrland.
Alberto Robles Garcia – (ENOS) Project Manager
Project 2 | STANDOUT - Standards for Outdoor Sports Cities and Urban Areas
The STANDOUT project sets standards for outdoor sports in urban areas to improve community well-being, inclusivity, and sustainability. It tackles physical inactivity and inequalities by promoting green and blue spaces, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and reshaping urban planning to encourage healthier lifestyles using nature-based solutions.
European Network of Outdoor Sports (ENOS)
- Municipality of Viana do Castelo (Portugal)
- Technical University of Munich (Germany)
- Municipality of Silkeborg (Denmark)
- Mountain Bike Tourism Forum of Germany (Germany)
- Mountaineering Association Tara (Serbia)
- LANSSTYRELSEN Västernorrland (Sweden)
- Outdoor Active AG (Germany)
- Charles University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (Czech Republic)
- Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Trekkify (Italy)
João Zamith, ENOS board member
Roundtable 1 | Unlocking Investment in Outdoor Sports: Leveraging Eurofunding and ESIF for Sustainable Growth centered on Sports Innovation
Considering the case study of Ericeira World Surfing Reserve and Ericeira World Surfing Reserve, this roundtable will explore how Outdoor Sports can benefit from funding opportunities, integrating Eurofunding programs and European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) to drive innovation, well-being and sustainability aligned with the NEB, Green Deal and SDG of UN 2030 Agenda.
Experts will discuss best practices, funding mechanisms, and cross-funding strategies for leveraging investments in impactful outdoor sport projects to sustain the development of a sport business ecosystem, community, and territory.
Provide a roadmap for accessing EU funding for outdoor sports Initiatives.
Founded in 1993, Ericeira Surf Clube (ESC) is a non-profit sports association dedicated to fostering surfing in the municipality of Mafra. With over 260 athletes from 10 nationalities, 60 young surf learners at the ESC Surf Academy, and 800 associates, ESC plays a key role in developing the local surfing community.
Since 2011, ESC has been the guardian of the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve, the 2nd in the world and the 1st in Europe, appointed by Save the Waves Coalition. ESC actively engages in innovation, education, and business ecosystems, connecting Ericeira’s surfing community with global partners to drive innovation, community well-being, skills development, and sustainability.
Beyond competition and athlete support, ESC drives initiatives in surf culture, adaptive surfing for disabled people, medical and therapy support, and PhD research on surfing sports.
With a strong innovation-driven approach, ESC continues to shape Ericeira as a global reference for sustainable surfing, sports development, and blue economy integration.
Strategic Funding Approaches for Outdoor Sports Development:
- Understanding the funding landscape: Eurofunding, ESIF, and other financial instruments.
- Blended financing strategies: combining grants, private investments, and public funds.
- Case studies of successful projects leveraging EU funds.
Aligning Outdoor Sports with EU Policy Agendas:
- The role of outdoor sports in the European Green Deal and SDG goals.
- Social inclusion, well-being, and health benefits: positioning outdoor sports in EU funding priorities.
- The New European Bauhaus: transforming outdoor spaces into active, sustainable, and accessible environments.
Building Cross-Sector Partnerships for Greater Impact:
- Engaging municipalities, universities, sports organizations, and businesses.
- Creating European consortia for large-scale project applications.
- The role of digital innovation and smart specialization in outdoor sports funding.
Challenges and Solutions in Accessing EU Funds for Outdoor Sports:
- Bureaucratic hurdles and how to navigate them.
- Co-financing requirements and financial sustainability models.
- Strategies for maximizing the impact and scalability of funded projects.
Miguel Toscano – Ericeira Surf Clube Chief Innovation Officer
- Academics & Researchers: Interested in integrating funding opportunities into outdoor sports research.
- Sports Organizations & Federations: Seeking financial support to develop outdoor sports programs.
- Municipalities & Regional Authorities: Exploring ways to leverage investiments in the creation of Municipality Sport Hubs including in outdoor sports infrastructure and community programs.
- Entrepreneurs & Investors: Looking for business opportunities in the outdoor sports ecosystem.
- EU Funding Experts & Consultants: Bringing insights into best practices for accessing Eurofunding and ESIF.
- Erasmus+ Funding Opportunities (Agência Nacional Erasmus+ Desporto e Juventude)
- LIFE Financing Opportunities (Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente)
- URBACT Funding Opportunities (Direção Geral do Território)
Under confirmation: Horizon Europe Pillar III Funding Opportunities (Agência Nacional de Inovação)
