Last week at the stadium in Monastyryska, "Open Football Lessons" took place. This social project was implemented thanks to the Ukrainian Association of Football and the head of the Ternopil Region Football Association Taras Yuryk.

At the solemn opening ceremony were present First Deputy Head - Executive Director of the Ternopil Region Football Association Vasyl Zatorsky, Chairman of the Children's Youth Football Committee of the Ternopil Region Football Association Volodymyr Yasuchenya, Mayor Andriy Starukh, Councilor Volodymyr Heda, Education Department Head Volodymyr Sap, local football legend Iryna Vanat.

The opening of the sports event began traditionally with the National Anthem of Ukraine. A moment of silence was observed in memory of all heroes who gave their lives for our future.

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With welcoming words to the participants, Andriy Starukh wished everyone positive emotions and peaceful skies.

Vasyl Zatorsky greeted all present on behalf of the head of the oblast association Taras Yuryk, who is now defending the country in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Vasyl Mykolayovych emphasized that Monastyryska once gave many prominent figures to Ukrainian and regional football, and these traditions should be continued by today's generation, including participants of open football lessons.

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It is worth noting that the leaders of the Monastyryska District Football Federation Oleksandr Valko and Andriy Kukhan once dreamed of holding such a sports event in the city. Now both are serving in the Armed Forces, but their ideas have become reality today at a difficult time for the country.

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The main conductor of the sports event was Volodymyr Yasuchenya, who coordinated the event.

The Ukrainian Association of Football's project "Open Football Lessons" (Open Fun Football Schools), supported by UEFA Children's Fund and the Cross-Cultural Projects Association (Denmark), is:

- psychological and social support for children affected by war, children of military personnel in the Armed Forces, as well as those who suffered from the war;

- uniting and friendship between IDP children and local children, social integration;

- an inclusive environment, participation regardless of ability level or gender, including children with special educational needs;

- knowledge about safety in wartime;

- the philosophy of mass football - joy from playing instead of results at any cost;

- promoting a healthy lifestyle;

- developing volunteerism;

- activating local communities through intersectoral networks (teachers, coaches, psychologists, security experts, parents, youth leaders, local authorities, sponsors, etc.).

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The project involved students from general education institutions of the Monastyryska City Community. A total of 144 children participated. Sports and entertainment stations were run by physical education teachers and a practical psychologist, who conducted various interesting exercises.

At the safety station, a military training teacher from one of the community's general education schools worked with the children, teaching them how to protect themselves from danger.

All equipment (provided by the Ukrainian Association of Football) used during "Open Football Lessons" was distributed among educational institutions participating in this event.

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"These wonderful balls will strengthen the material base for creating conditions and improving the development of football and a healthy lifestyle in Monastyryska," said Andriy Starukh at the closing ceremony.

All participants of "Open Football Lessons" were awarded certificates from the Ukrainian Association of Football. The joy in the eyes of children testifies to the success of this sports event. Thank you to the Armed Forces for making it possible! A big thank you to everyone who helped organize it, especially teachers and coaches at Monastyryska's schools and youth sports school.