Canary Islands Government Announces New Cooperation with Sports Federations

The Canary Islands government has announced a new cooperation with local sports federations to deliver sports training courses through distance learning.

Key Details

• Signed on August 8, 2025
• Allows public schools to offer the 'common block' of training for sports coaches
• Focuses especially on sports without official titles
• Utilizes transitional regulations to enhance access to coach education

Objectives and Benefits

• Improve access to coach education by leveraging online platforms
• Benefit aspiring trainers across the islands
• Respond to national laws recognizing sports-oriented training as a form of special education

Implementation and Management

The initiative responds to national laws that recognize sports-oriented training as a form of special education. With federations acting as public collaborators under legal frameworks.

• Both the regional government and federations will jointly manage the implementation
• Federations are responsible for requesting training activities and providing student information
• The government will handle course delivery and certification

Significance

• Relevance for residents eager to enter or advance in sports professions
• Ensures accessible, officially recognized training pathways
• Formalizes sports education in the region
• Aligns local initiatives with broader national legislation
• Fosters athlete development through structured coaching programs