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Athletic Programs


The Programs

Following the principle “a healthy mind in a healthy body,” we have organized structured athletic activities that include a variety of sports and are aimed at children over 4 years old and young people with autism and intellectual disabilities. Participants are given the opportunity to choose among different sports, according to their preferences, talents, and individual needs.
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The main goals of the athletic programs are physical fitness and muscle strengthening, as well as adopting sports as a way of life. Participation in a sport they enjoy also helps children and young people develop social skills and encourages taking initiative.

Participants also benefit from socialization, active engagement, and having fun—an energy that radiates outward! At the start of the program, children and young people learn the basic rules of each sport, and their training can take place individually or in groups.

Depending on their abilities, participants may also take part in competitions in the sport they train in. In such cases, the specialists and physical education instructors prepare them for participation, setting goals during their training. All our programs are offered individually or in groups, depending on the needs of the participant, and run from October through the end of May.



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Swimming

As part of the program, participants learn swimming and work on improving their technique, with the option to train at pre-competitive and competitive levels. The program can be individual or group-based, depending on the needs of the participant.

Location: Indoor Swimming Pools, Nea Smyrni, Serafio

Duration: One lesson (45 minutes)

Frequency: 1–3 times per week

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: Scheduled according to pool availability

Target Group: Children with autism and/or intellectual disabilities, 4 years and older

Equipment: Swimsuit, swim cap, towel or bathrobe, flip-flops

Required Documentation: Medical certificate from a dermatologist and cardiologist, or from a pediatrician for younger children

Basketball

Formation of boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and participation in sports activities and events.

Location: Sports Facilities of P. Faliro Municipality – Agia Skepi

Duration: One lesson (45 minutes)

Frequency: Once (1) or twice (2) per week

Days: Wednesday – Friday

Times: Scheduled according to facility availability

Target Group: Individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities, 10 years and older

Required Documentation: Medical certificate from a pathologist or cardiologist, or from a pediatrician for younger children

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Cycling

Participants learn to ride a bicycle, and training also improves their physical fitness. The program can be individual or group-based, depending on the needs of the participant.

Location: P. Faliro, Agia Skepi Playground (opposite Tae Kwon Do)

Duration: One lesson (45 minutes)

Frequency: Once (1) or twice (2) per week

Days: Scheduled according to facility availability

Times: Scheduled according to facility availability

Target Group: Individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities, 7 years and older

Required Documentation: Medical certificate from a pathologist or cardiologist, or from a pediatrician for younger children


Track & Field

Recommended for all ages, the main goals are muscle strengthening and improvement of physical fitness, combined with psychomotor exercises (gymnastics for young children). There are pre-competitive and competitive groups.

Track & Field Events: Sprinting – endurance running, long jump, throws (softball, shot put, etc.)

Location: Municipal Sports Center of P. Faliro (Tram stop: Trocadero)

Duration: One lesson (45 minutes)

Frequency: 1–3 times per week

Days: Monday – Friday (individual, group, and competitive sessions)

Times: Scheduled according to facility availability

Ages: 4 years and older

Required Documentation: Medical certificate from a pathologist or cardiologist, or from a pediatrician for younger children

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Sailing

Set sail with us in the new training program of the ALMA Association in collaboration with the Nautical Club of Palaio Faliro (N.O.P.F.)! Participants will learn the sport of open-sea sailing, including knot tying, steering the boat, and, above all, teamwork while enjoying the sun and the sea.

Children are accompanied by educators from the ALMA Association. The program is offered free of charge by ALMA.

Location: Flisvos Marina

Duration: 1–2 hours

Frequency: Once (1) or twice (2) per week

Days: To be scheduled

Times: Scheduled according to facility availability

Ages: 10 years and older

Required Documentation: Medical certificate from a pathologist or cardiologist, or from a pediatrician for younger children

Essential Requirements for Participants:

– Must know how to swim

– Must agree to wear a life jacket

– Must be cooperative and able to follow instructions


Interested in the program?

If you are interested, you can contact us by phone at +30 2109828150, or send an email, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.   

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ALMA was founded in 1996, is a non-profit association, and is based in Paleo Faliro. ALMA provides daily care for 250 autistic people and/or intellectual disabilities aged 2 and above and employs 90 staff members.

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