GOLF4CIRCULARITY

GOLF4CIRCULAR Innovative Training of Youth: Pioneers a Sustainable and Circular Economy Model in grassroots golf, Shaping the Future of Sports Education.

Consortium

7 members

Start Year

2023

Scope

European

Funding Framework

ERASMUS-SPORT-2023

Budget

400 000,00

Duration

24 months

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Grant Agreement No. 101133954

About GOLF4CIRCULARITY

GOLF 4 CIRCULARITY – GOLF for CIRCULAR Innovative Training of Youth is an Erasmus+ Sport project that promotes circular economy and sustainability education in grassroots golf across Europe. The project develops and tests an innovative circular economy golf-education model that helps golf clubs, coaches, managers, and young players integrate sustainable practices into sport activities and club operations. Through a transnational collaboration of sport federations, universities, and research organisations, the project supports skills development, sustainable behaviour, and employability in grassroots golf communities across Europe.

The project focuses on:

Raising awareness of circular economy principles and sustainable resource use among golf clubs, coaches, and young athletes.
Designing and implementing an innovative circular economy training framework for grassroots golf clubs and youth players.
Providing training programmes and educational tools that improve coaching quality, sustainability literacy, and professional skills.
Connecting golf federations, universities, and research organisations to exchange best practices and promote sustainable sport initiatives across Europe.
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GOLF4CIRCULARITY Key Objectives 

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Establish a European Network for Sustainable Golf

Create a cross-sector collaboration between sports organisations, research institutions, and educational partners to support sustainable development in golf.

Improve Skills and Coaching Quality

Provide training resources that enhance coaching competencies and support professional development in grassroots sport.

Promote Circular Economy Education in Sport

Develop educational activities and training materials that introduce circular economy principles into grassroots golf clubs.

Support Dual Career Opportunities for Athletes and Coaches

Encourage athletes and coaches to develop complementary skills and career pathways beyond sport.

Develop the Circular Golf Training Model

Design and test a new sustainability-focused golf education framework for young players, coaches, and club managers.

Increase Employability and Social Impact Through Sport

Promote entrepreneurship, sustainability awareness, and employment opportunities within the golf sector.

Role of EPBS in GOLF4CIRCULARITY

Development of Educational and Training Programmes

Contribute to the design of sustainability-focused educational modules and training resources for grassroots golf stakeholders.

Research and Methodological Expertise

Provide expertise in circular economy, sustainability, and innovation to support the development of the project’s circular golf model.

Contribution to Project Deliverables and Knowledge Outputs

Lead and contribute to research reports, educational frameworks, and sustainability resources developed within the project.

Dissemination and Knowledge Transfer

Support the communication and dissemination of project outcomes to academic communities, sports organisations, and policy stakeholders across Europe.

Project Partners