IX Gathering of the Real Madrid Foundation's Social Sports Schools in Andalusia
These events combine sports and values to create experiences that strengthen coexistence, participation, and the personal growth of young participants.
The Real Madrid Foundation held the IX Gathering of its social sports schools in Andalusia in Córdoba, an event that brought together more than 200 children. The goal, once again, was to share a day dedicated to sports and camaraderie, reinforcing the values that are part of the Foundation's educational methodology.
This edition was attended by the social sports schools of Puerto Lumbreras, Mérida, Jerez, Sevilla, Motril, and Córdoba, which participated in various sports activities and cooperative dynamics designed to foster teamwork, equality, and collaboration. Throughout the morning, the atmosphere was filled with the excitement of the participants, a hallmark of this annual event.
The gathering included a solidarity battery collection, an educational initiative promoting environmental care and collective responsibility. This action was carried out with the support of Ecopilas, which collaborates with the Foundation to raise awareness among young people about the importance of recycling and sustainability. Additionally, the event was backed by the “la Caixa” Foundation, whose commitment to inclusion and education through sports is crucial for the development of social sports schools in the region.
The event also featured activities in the sports hall, where mini-matches were organized with specific rules aimed at enhancing teamwork, mutual respect, and fair play. Participants faced cooperative football challenges that promoted autonomy, commitment to tasks, and the progressive application of the Foundation's working methodology.
The gathering also offered beach football sessions, a modality that retains the principles of football—teamwork, decision-making, and adherence to rules—adapted to a different environment requiring greater adaptability. This change of context became an effective pedagogical tool, facilitating more meaningful learning experiences and avoiding rigid dynamics, thus expanding the possibilities for skill transfer.
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