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About EMCA

A European association built by clubs, for clubs

EMCA (European Multisport Club Association) is a non-profit association (ASBL/VZW) established in Belgium in 2013 and headquartered in Brussels.

Mission

To strengthen cooperation among European multisport clubs and promote sport as a tool for education, health, social inclusion, equality, good governance, youth development, cultural exchange and international cooperation.

Vision

A Europe where every person, in every community, has access to a well-governed multisport club — and where clubs learn from each other across borders as a matter of course.

Objectives

Represent multisport clubs at European level, build capacity through training and tools, coordinate transnational projects, and share evidence and good practice openly.

History

Twelve years of European cooperation

From a handful of clubs meeting in Brussels to a network active in twelve countries.

  1. 2013

    EMCA is established in Belgium as a non-profit association (ASBL/VZW).

  2. 2015

    First transnational meeting of European multisport clubs in Brussels.

  3. 2017

    EMCA coordinates its first Erasmus+ Sport cooperation partnership.

  4. 2020

    Digital transition programme supports clubs through the pandemic.

  5. 2022

    Launch of the Sport for All inclusion framework.

  6. 2024

    Multisport Governance Academy opens with five partner countries.

  7. 2026

    Membership passes 28 clubs across 12 European countries.

Governance

Executive Board

The Board is elected by the General Assembly for a three-year mandate. Statutes and annual reports are published in the Resources section.