Move, Play & Belong

Inclusive family sports for every community.

Move, Play & Belong supports families facing social, economic or cultural barriers to take part in regular movement, community sport and shared active experiences.

About the project

Sport as a right, not a privilege.

The project develops a practical, adaptable model to help socially at-risk families become more active and better connected through family-centred sport.

Move, Play & Belong: Inclusive Family Sports responds to barriers that can prevent families from participating in physical activity, including financial constraints, lack of accessible opportunities, limited information, cultural differences and social stigma.

The project will develop the Move, Play & Belong Framework, a scalable model for engaging families in regular physical activity, targeted sport programmes and health education. The framework will be informed by research, tested in Latvia and shared through European sport and community networks.

A strong focus is placed on family participation across generations, inclusion of socially at-risk families, community engagement and practical guidance for organisations that want to make sport more accessible.

Accessible participation

Low-cost and no-cost approaches designed to reduce financial and logistical barriers to family sport.

Family-centred movement

Activities that encourage parents, children and grandparents to move, play and build stronger connections together.

Practical replication

Guidance, tools and educational materials for municipalities, sport organisations, NGOs and community leaders.

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Research & needs assessment

Surveys, interviews, policy review and best-practice mapping in partner countries.

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Framework development

Creation of the Move, Play & Belong Framework, guidebook and digital toolkit.

3

Pilot implementation

Testing the approach at the BeActive Family Beach Games in Riga, Latvia.

4

Dissemination & sustainability

Sharing results, workshops, policy outreach and adoption by organisations and municipalities.

News

Project updates

Follow the latest milestones, partner activities and output development across the Move, Play & Belong project.

Guidance Materials

Project outputs

Published project documents are available below, alongside the materials that will be added as they are developed, reviewed and finalised.

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PublishedAvailable now

Best Practices Report

The report analyses 18 family-focused sport initiatives selected from an initial mapping of 247 records across nine European countries. It identifies recurring barriers and facilitators to inclusive family participation and translates the findings into practical design principles for the Move, Play & Belong Framework, Guidebook, Toolkit and pilot activities.

View Best Practices Report
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PublishedAvailable now

Survey Results Report

The report brings together 208 survey responses and 25 qualitative interviews from Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Greece and Spain. It examines participation barriers, family circumstances, access conditions and opportunities for intervention, providing the primary evidence base for the next stages of the Move, Play & Belong project.

View Survey Results Report
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ResearchPlanned

Needs Assessment Report

Summary of surveys, interviews and desk research identifying barriers, motivations and opportunities for socially at-risk families.

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FrameworkDevelopment phase

Move, Play & Belong Framework

The project’s structured and adaptable model for inclusive family sports participation and community implementation.

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GuidebookDevelopment phase

Active Futures: A Guide to Family-Centered Community Sports

A practical step-by-step guide for sport organisations, municipalities and community groups implementing family-centred activities.

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ToolkitDevelopment phase

Family Move & Play Toolkit

A digital learning hub with curated resources, activity guidance and support for families to engage in active lifestyles.

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EducationDevelopment phase

Educational Materials

Supporting content such as short video tutorials, printable materials and guidance on movement, well-being and healthy habits.

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EvaluationAfter pilot testing

Pilot Evaluation Report

Report summarising testing and validation of the framework during pilot implementation, including lessons learned and refinements.

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ImpactFinal phase

Final Impact Report & Policy Recommendations

Final overview of project achievements, policy recommendations and long-term directions for scaling inclusive family sport approaches.

Partners

European consortium

Coordinator

Latvian Sports Federations Council logo

Latvian Sports Federations Council

Partners

International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education logo

International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education

Germany

Sport Kõigile logo

Estonian Sport for All Association

Estonia

European Culture and Sport Organization logo

European Culture and Sport Organization

Italy

KMOP Education and Innovation Hub logo

KMOP Education & Innovation Hub

Greece

Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya logo

Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya

Spain

Contacts

Get in touch

For project-related questions, please contact the project coordinator.

  • CoordinatorLatvian Sports Federations Council
  • Emaillsfp@lsfp.lv
  • LocationRiga, Latvia