The Department of Physical Education and Sport Science (D.P.E.S.S.) of the Democritus University of Thrace (D.U.Th.), in collaboration with the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the Municipality of Alexandroupolis, the Special Management Service of the “Eastern Macedonia and Thrace” Programme, and the Hellenic Tennis Federation (H.T.F.), is organizing the sports festival “Alexandroupolis Tennis Fest.”
This pioneering initiative is part of the Sustainable Urban Development Plan (SUDP) of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis and aims to strengthen social cohesion, promote active citizen participation, and encourage mass participation in sports. The main objective of the event is to introduce children to the sport of tennis through an enjoyable, safe, and pedagogically appropriate experience that promotes physical activity, sports culture, and the development of motor, social, and cooperative skills.
Event Information
- Venue: Municipal Tennis Courts of Alexandroupolis.
- Dates: From Monday, September 28 to Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- School hours: Weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m..
- Participants: All female and male students of the Primary Schools of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis (upon registration of their school to participate).
*The activity may also be extended to the Lower Secondary Schools of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis, depending on the level of participation and following consultation.
Pedagogical Framework & Support
The initiative is implemented in accordance with the international standards of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), specifically based on the “Tennis10s – Play & Stay” methodology, ensuring a modern and pedagogically appropriate approach. During the Festival, the sports activities will be supported by teams of female and male students from the D.P.E.S.S. of D.U.Th., under the supervision and guidance of the Department’s responsible faculty members.
Guidelines for School Principals and Teachers
To ensure the safe and smooth participation of schools, the following should be noted:
- Safety and Supervision: The safety of students during transportation, their stay at the venue, participation in the activities, and departure from the venue is the sole responsibility of the schools and their designated accompanying staff. Schools are required to ensure the presence of an adequate number of accompanying staff members.
- Presence of a Physical Education Teacher: The presence of at least one Physical Education Teacher from each participating school is considered essential.
- Health Status: The decision regarding students’ ability to participate in sports and physical activities (for health-related or any other reasons) is the sole responsibility of the schools and accompanying staff.
- Transportation: The transportation of students to and from the tennis courts is organized entirely by the individual school units.
- Food and Water: Each student should bring their own snack and water.
Certificates
In all schools, students who take part in the activity will be awarded Certificates of Participation.
Registration Process & Deadlines
- Registrations will be completed digitally through the Festival’s online platform:
https://forms.gle/AWk7AR4XaD6KBafn6. - Registration deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026.
- Attendance Scheduling: Each school that registers will be assigned a specific date and time for its visit. Schools will be informed of the final schedule by September 24, 2026.
Information & Contact
The person responsible for collecting and processing school registrations is Dr. Olga Kouli, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science.
- Email: okouli@phyed.duth.gr
- Telephone: +30 25310 39738