UP! Untangle Paragliding aimed to elevate participation in paragliding by initiating a comprehensive awareness campaign across four countries. Through eight Paragliding Open Weeks, the project engaged over 1,000 individuals new to the sport, offering opportunities to learn the basics and experience flying for the very first time — completely free of charge.
The project elevated awareness while creating a platform for sharing expertise among project partners. Partners developed a comprehensive guide on orchestrating and executing Paragliding Open Weeks, facilitating future endeavors in promoting the sport and ensuring the impact extends well beyond the project itself.
Key Results
- Events
- 60+
- Participants
- 1,000+
- Open Weeks
- 8
- Countries
- 4
Activities
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OtherOpen Week in Budapest
The UP! Untangle Paragliding Open Week in Budapest, Hungary, brought the skies alive with the joyous laughter and exhilarating experiences of 120 flying enthusiasts from all corners of Hungary.
Budapest, Hungary -
OtherOpen Week in Harghita
Nested in the picturesque landscapes of Romania, UP Untangle Paragliding Open Week in Harghita unfolded against a backdrop of stunning weather.
Budapest, Hungary -
OtherOpen Week in Lucenec
Budapest, Hungary -
OtherOpen Week in Sibiu
Budapest, Hungary -
Sport EventOpen Week in Zilina
Sumuleu Ciuc, Romania -
OtherOpen Week in Hajduszoboszlo
Budapest, Hungary -
OtherOpen Week in Moravia
Budapest, Hungary -
OtherOpen Week in Krkonose
We had beautiful days at Krokonose. With almost no clouds and just the right amount of wind, the conditions were ideal for over 80 people to take their first leap into the world of paragliding.
Farkaskútvölgy, Hungary
Paragliding Open Weeks
The project organized eight Open Weeks across the four partner countries, each offering free beginner training sessions:
Slovakia — Open Week in Lucenec · Open Week in Zilina
Romania — Open Week in Sibiu · Open Week in Harghita
Hungary — Open Week in Budapest · Open Week in Hajdúszoboszló
Czech Republic — Open Week in Moravia · Open Week in Krkonoše
Guide
The project produced a comprehensive guide providing a detailed roadmap for organizing and executing a successful Paragliding Open Week. Covering promotion, logistics, and training aspects for both novice and experienced organizers, the guide is available in five languages: English, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and Romanian.
UP! in Media
The project received wide media coverage across all participating countries, featuring news articles and television pieces that helped spread awareness about paragliding as an accessible and health-enhancing sport.
