FCTT - Transforming Fan Culture: Promoting Respect, Fair Play, and Positive Values in Sports
The project aims to promote respect, fair play, and positive values in sports while addressing aggression and violence in fan culture.
Project description
The project aims to promote respect, fair play, and positive values in sports by addressing aggression, hate speech, and violence in fan culture. Through international collaboration between organizations in Greece, Cyprus, Albania, and Kosovo, the initiative will develop innovative training tools and resources to support grassroots sports organizations, fan groups, and young athletes. By strengthening the capacity of sports organizations and encouraging inclusive and respectful fan engagement, the project seeks to create safer, more positive sporting environments that reflect shared European values.
Funded by Erasmus+
Action: ERASMUS-SPORT-2025-CB
Approved project: ERASMUS-SPORT-2025 Project no. 101243109
Project duration: 24 months
Target groups
- Grassroots sports organizations and clubs
- Fan associations
- Youth athletes
- Coaches, referees, and sports staff
- Local communities and stakeholders
Educational Tools
- Fan Culture Transformation Toolkit (FCTT)
- Training modules on respect, fair play, and inclusion
- Produce digital learning materials and online resources
Needs Analysis
- Analyze current challenges related to fan behaviour and sports culture
- Identify the needs of grassroots sports organisations and fan groups
- Collect good practices from partner countries
Training & Awareness
- Training sessions
- Awareness initiatives promoting respect, fair play, and positive fan culture
- Community sports events and activities
Project news
Monthly meeting
On 13 March, we held the monthly meeting of the Erasmus+ Sport project FCTT- Transforming Fan Culture: Promoting Respect, Fair Play, and Positive Values in Sports. During the meeting, partners focused on discussing the upcoming Needs Analysis that will take place in Kosovo and Albania, an important step in identifying current challenges related to fan behavior and exploring ways to promote respect, fair play, inclusion, and positive values within sports communities. The discussion also addressed the next steps for coordinating the research activities and strengthening collaboration among project partners.
Official project kick-off meeting held in Athens
The Professional Development Institute (PDI) participated in the Kick-Off Meeting of the project FCTT -Transforming Fan Culture: Promoting Respect, Fair Play, and Positive Values in Sports, which took place in Athens, Greece on February 16–17. 🇪🇺 FCTT is an Erasmus+ funded project focused on transforming fan culture across Europe, aiming to: Promote respect, inclusion & fair play in sports; Address negative fan behaviour and Develop research-based tools & practical strategies for clubs, fan groups & youth organisationsDuring the two-day meeting, partners aligned on the project objectives, work plan, roles, and implementation framework, and discussed current challenges related to fan culture as well as the next steps for collaborative activities.