Informação: First trail with specific signs for the practice of trail running to open on Faial The Regional Directorate for Tourism, through the Azores Trail Run project, opens the Monte da Guia trail on Faial Island next Thursday, February 2, at 6 PM. It is the first existing trail in the Azores equipped with specific signs for the practice of trail running. Developed in partnership with the Ilha Azul Athletics Independent Club and with Faial Natural Park, the initiative includes a session... Mais >> Informação: School Cross Country involves over 1,700 students in island phases The island phases of School Cross Country, a project sponsored by the Regional Government, through the Regional Directorate for Sport, involve the participation of 1,740 students aged between 9 and 17. The competition, which runs until January 17 on all islands, also counted on the participation of 92 teachers from 57 schools. School Cross Country remains associated with the ProSucesso programme... Mais >> Informação: Regional legislation on technical responsibility for management and guidance of physical activities published in the Official Gazette The legislation establishing the legal framework on the technical responsibility for management and guidance of physical activities developed by entities providing fitness services in the Azores was published today in the Official Gazette. The Regional Legislative Decree no. 24/2016/A covers gyms and health clubs, regardless the designation adopted and the type of operation, as well as certain ru... Mais >> Informação: Azores may become destination of excellence in international cycling, says Vítor Fraga The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ponta Delgada that the Azores have the potential to establish themselves a destination of excellence in international cycling, which will reinforce the Region as an active nature destination. Vítor Fraga spoke at the presentation of the Azores MTB Marathon 2016, stressing that the event is included in "Cyclin'Azores." Developed by th... Mais >> Informação: Surf World Cup in line with strategic orientation of the Government to attract events, says Vítor Fraga The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today that the Government of the Azores has strongly invested in Surf, stressing the importance of the sports component and the fact that it is an activity that "clearly falls within the regional tourism offer." Vítor Fraga spoke to journalists at the end of the opening ceremony of Vissla ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, which he p... Mais >> Informação: Government of the Azores wants to render physical education services safer and more professional, says Avelino Meneses The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stated in Horta that the new legislation on the technical responsibility regarding the administration of gyms in the Azores will ensure “safer and more professional physical education services." Avelino Meneses spoke at the Legislative Assembly during the debate of the legislation approving the new legal scheme on the technical responsibility ... Mais >> Informação:
Government of the Azores promotes Sports Fair in Maia, S. Miguel Island The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Regional Directorate for Social Solidarity and the Azores Social Security Institute, promotes today a Sports Fair in Maia, following the work carried out by the Local Development and Social Cohesion Centre of Ribeira Grande. "Similarly to what happens in a family environment, preschool and school contexts are essential in the establishme... Mais >> Informação: Surf events are strategic to the Azores, says Vítor Fraga The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today that the surf events are "strategic for the Region," thus "highlighting the Azores not only as a surfing destination but also as a nature sports destination," where visitors can "enjoy unique moments." Therefore, Vítor Fraga stressed that the Azores Airlines Pro and Vissla World Junior Championships "clearly respond to the strategi... Mais >> Informação:
Azores participate in "The Tall Ships Races Lisboa 2016" The Azores will participate will have their own space at Santa Apolónia Cruise Terminal in Lisbon during “The Tall Ships Races,” a competition historically linked to the sea and sailing to be held between July 22 and 25. The participation of the Region in this event, with a space of about 100 m2, embodies the strategy to enhance the visibility of the Azores destination and the Az... Mais >> Informação: Government of the Azores supports hiring of qualified coaches to consolidate Azorean sport nationally and internationally The Regional Government of the Azores published today in the Official Journal the ordinance regulating the allocation of support to sports clubs for hiring qualified coaches. The hiring of these technicians will ensure the training and competition of athletes benefiting from national and high performance statute or teams belonging to clubs participating in major national competitions or in interna... Mais >>
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