Rowing for a Healthy Lifestyle and Enhanced Cross-Border Cooperation

The ROWLE Project fosters a healthy lifestyle through rowing while strengthening cross-border cooperation between Hungary and Serbia. Supported by the Interreg VI-A IPA Hungary-Serbia Programme, the initiative unites Veslački Klub Palić (Serbia) and Kalocsai Evezős és Vízisport Egyesület (Hungary) to organize joint sporting events and training sessions.

Running from September 2024 to August 2025, the project includes:

• Two five-day rowing camps (one per country)
• Three rowing competitions
• Three joint training sessions

Targeting youth (6-17 years) and seniors (40+), ROWLE promotes gender equality, inclusivity, and accessibility for all skill levels, including individuals with disabilities. It also seeks to establish long-term partnerships between rowing clubs, encourage physical activity, and raise awareness of rowing’s benefits in the region.

• Promotion of Sport and Physical Activity:

- Increased awareness of rowing as a tool for health and physical well-being.
- Encouraging participation in rowing among youth, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

• Cross-Border Cooperation and Relationship Building:

- Strengthened collaboration between Hungarian and Serbian rowing clubs.
- Enhanced cultural exchange and long-term partnerships between athletes and organizations.

• Rowing Events and Trainings:

- 6 joint training sessions to improve skills and team-building.
- 2 five-day rowing camps (one in Hungary, one in Serbia) for immersive training.
- 6 rowing competitions to test acquired skills and foster cross-border rivalry.

• Customized Training Plans:

- Development of structured, tailored training programs for different age groups and skill levels.
- Training materials accessible via the project website for broader engagement.

• Equipment and Infrastructure:

- Purchase of essential rowing tools and equipment to improve training conditions.

• Sustainable Impact and Future Expansion:

- Strengthened partnerships with national rowing associations for long-term support.
- Plans to extend the project through ERASMUS+ Small Scale Partnerships and Capacity Building initiatives.
- Potential collaboration with additional rowing clubs from Osijek and Szolnok.
- Continued recruitment of new athletes, ensuring the project’s lasting impact.