CB Benetússer is a Spanish basketball club with more than 50 years of history and a solid presence in its local community. Despite this long-standing tradition, the club had never developed a women’s section until recently. Thanks to the guidance and support of its project partners, CB Benetússer has successfully embarked on this transformative process, which represents a milestone in its trajectory. In only three years, the club has evolved from having almost no female players to registering three full women’s teams in the current season. This growth will further expand next year with the incorporation of a complete Junior team that has decided to join the club after recognizing the strong commitment and dedicated work being carried out in the promotion of women’s basketball. The experience of CB Benetússer within BasketGirl therefore illustrates the project’s tangible impact, contributing to structural change and fostering greater inclusiveness in the sport.
Panserraikos BC is a well-established Greek basketball club with a strong tradition in women’s basketball and a recognized contribution to its development at the national level. Over the years, the club has played a decisive role in promoting women’s participation in sport, providing consistent opportunities for training, competition, and professional growth. Within the BasketGirl project, Panserraikos BC has contributed its extensive expertise in the management and organization of a club with a long-standing focus on women’s teams. The club’s involvement has ensured the transfer of valuable knowledge and best practices, enhancing the project’s quality and relevance. Furthermore, Panserraikos BC has served as a key reference point for fostering inclusion and empowerment through basketball, reinforcing the European dimension of the initiative.
The European Institute of Sport Development, Kinesiology and Health is a sport association established according to the Croatian Sports Act in 2021. Its scope and strategic priorities focus on Applied Kinesiology, fostering HEPA, Physical Literacy and Physical Education, assessing and monitoring of Motor Competences and Motor Abilities of populations of children, expanding participation in youth sport, tackling public health issues such as physical inactivity, sedentary behavior, Child Obesity, advocating for Healthy Diets, researching Nutrition and Eating Habits of school children, conducting Kinesiology Research, promoting Education in Sports and developing skills for Employability in Sport. Special focus on Sustainability in Sport and Sport Greening (IOC and Italian NOC – CONI Accredited), Sport Integrity and the ethical aspects of sports. Expert Advisors on Sport Policy and Strategic Sport Priorities.
Their role in the BasketGirls project has been to advise women’s basketball clubs, drawing on the expertise of Croatian U-16 and U-17 national team coach Tatjana Jacović and the experience of various members of the organisation in terms of physical training.
