STAY presented at the EMCA Connect in Budapest
The STAY! project was proudly presented at EMCA Connect, a networking and capacity-building event hosted by the European Multisport Club Association (EMCA) in Budapest in April 2025. Organised in cooperation with UTE – Újpesti Torna Egylet, the event gathered representatives of EMCA member organisations and EU-funded projects from across Europe. During a dedicated project session, […]
We created Policy Brief
As the STAY! project enters its final phase, the consortium is proud to present the official STAY! Policy Brief – a concise document summarising key insights, lessons learned, and policy recommendations for tackling youth dropout in sport. Based on two years of collaborative work across seven European countries, the Policy Brief outlines actionable strategies for […]
Project Collaboration – EU TeqGames Rome 2025
The STAY! project team joined fellow sport and education professionals in Rome for the EU TeqGames Workshop held in May 2025. Organised by the EU-funded TeqGames project, the event brought together initiatives working on youth engagement, inclusion, and education through innovative sports formats. During the workshop, the STAY! project was presented as a case study […]
STAY Consortium at 10th Anniversary of EMCA
Representatives of the STAY! project gathered in Brussels to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the European Multisport Club Association (EMCA), one of the key partners in the project. The anniversary event, held on 28–29 May 2025, brought together dozens of multisport organisations, EU project coordinators, and decision-makers from the world of sport. As one of […]
STAY! Interview: Petra Gregorina – from the pool to the jury table, and beyond!
The STAY! project, implemented by HAŠK Mladost in collaboration with international partners, tackles an important yet often overlooked question: how can we keep young people engaged in sports, even after they stop training competitively? Through recreational programs, volunteering, education, and mentorship, STAY! gives youth the opportunity to remain part of the sporting environment, develop new […]
STAY! Interview: Tjaša from the Sports Union of Slovenia (SUS)
In this STAY! interview, we meet Tjaša, a passionate coach who works with the youngest age group in her basketball club — a role that brings joy, purpose, and responsibility. Through her involvement in the STAY project via Sport Union of Slovenia (SUS), Tjaša shares how powerful those early steps in sport can be when […]
STAY! Interview: Zala Kereži from the Sports Union of Slovenia (SUS)
Some journeys in sport don’t follow the expected path, and that’s exactly what makes them so valuable. In this edition of the STAY! Interview series, we highlight the story of Zala Kereži, a young basketball player from the Sports Union of Slovenia (SUS) who discovered a completely new role through the STAY project. Her experience […]
STAY! Interview: Zoja from the Sports Union of Slovenia (SUS)
In this edition of the STAY! Interview series, we speak with Zoja, a young coach actively involved in her basketball club and the STAY project through the Sports Union of Slovenia (SUS). Her story reflects how sport, when combined with trust, support, and responsibility, can become a powerful space for growth, mentorship, and community-building. Through […]
STAY! Interview: Jolien from TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen
In this STAY! Interview, we hear from Jolien, a coach and staff member in the Children and Youth Sports Department at TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen. With her unique combination of event organisation and hands-on coaching, Jolien played a key role in creating meaningful opportunities for young people during the STAY project — by giving them […]
STAY! Interview: Eva from TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen
In this interview, we meet Eva, a 19-year-old FSJ (Voluntary Social Year) volunteer at TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, who shares how her experience in the STAY project helped her grow as a leader and team member. Through everyday involvement in children’s sports and events, Eva shows how young volunteers can make a real impact — […]
