Sports Club
“Kouros”
Volunteer Group of Megara
Foundation and History
Athletic Club (A.C.) Kouros Megaron is a volunteer group
operating in the region of Megara, with the aim of promoting sports,
social contribution, and environmental awareness. It was founded in 1997
by decision no. 3086/97 of the Athens Court of First Instance and has
since developed a rich body of work in volunteer action and social
solidarity.
It was officially recognized as a Sports Club on May 12, 1998, by decision no. G/267 of the General Secretariat of Sports.
It
was registered in the Registry of Volunteer Organizations of the
General Secretariat for Civil Protection (G.S.C.P.) with decision no.
2610 dated August 2, 2001, and holds registration number 33 in the
National Civil Protection Volunteer System (NCVS).
It is a regular member of the Hellenic Shooting Federation (H.S.F.), according to decision no. 3603 dated August 23, 1999.
The organization has an internal operating regulation based on decision 77/10-1-09 of the Board of Directors.
It
is a founding member of the under-formation Panhellenic Federation of
Volunteer Organizations for Forest Protection and Firefighting (POEOFPF)
and a member of its provisional Administrative Board.
Historical Background
The
group began as a small circle of friends with a shared vision of
contributing to the local community. Its activities soon expanded to
various areas, including road safety, recycling, tree planting, and
organizing cultural events. In 2006, it organized the first cycling tour
of Megara, which has since become a regular event held twice a year,
promoting cycling culture and road safety.
Main Activities and Events
Cycling
Tours: Since 2006, the group has been organizing cycling events with
the participation of hundreds of citizens of all ages. These events
promote the safe use of bicycles and raise awareness about road safety.
Voluntary
Blood Donation: The group organizes regular blood donation drives, with
the 40th taking place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 09:00 to 13:00,
at the Music Club of Megara in Kourkouri. The blood donation is
supported by the Megara Builders’ Union and carries the slogan "Blood
donation is the purest form of volunteerism," emphasizing the importance
of giving blood as a duty, not just an act of charity.
Environmental
Activities: Since 2004, the group has participated in tree planting,
clean-up operations, and recycling activities, enhancing environmental
awareness within the local community.
Educational
Programs: The organization holds seminars on first aid and road safety
campaigns, aiming to educate citizens and prevent accidents.
A.C.
Kouros Megaron is an example of active and responsible participation in
local society, combining sports with social contribution and
environmental awareness. Through its numerous initiatives, it has
succeeded in strengthening solidarity and promoting the values of
volunteerism in the Megara region.
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The Board of Directors consists
of nine members whose term is two years.
The composition and the contact details of
the members are:
President: Katerinitsas Αntonios (6970017617)
Vice President: Katerinitsas Dimitrios (6944411093)
General Secretary: Tsampouras Dimitrios (6987759248)
Alternate G. Secretary: Petta Akrivi (6948117153)
Treasurer: Chaloftis Dimitrios (6936999709)
Curator: Rigas Meletios (6934592747)
Member: Petrou Nikolaos (6951399757)
The club has the following groups:
·
Volunteering
·
Shooting Sport
·
Cycling
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The Volunteer Group of the Club
was founded with the intention of offering help in case of emergency.
·
It consists of the following departments:
a) Forest
protection and emergencies, b) recycling, c) environment, d) social work, e)
blood donation and first-aid, f) communication.
·
Administrative it is part of the
Coordinating Body of the General
Division of Western Attica.
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Today the Group consists of 98 members, while more than 30 of our
fellow citizens are interested in our activities, which have expanded and in brief
cover the following activities:
Environmental Protection of
the wider area of Megaris through activities like daily inspection of forests in cooperation with the Fire Department, Reforestation of burnt areas, Recycling
of various materials, cleanup
of woods and beaches, promotion of
places of natural beauty etc
Coping with cases of emergency like extreme weather phenomena, fires, floods, earthquakes, undertaking
the search and rescue, first-aid, evacuating people in danger etc always in cooperation with the
official agencies.
Shooting Sport Group
·
Today the
Shooting Sport Group consists of 51 athletes and practises the following
sports:
1) Steady Target
2) Shooting Sport Practice
Future Goals
After the
response shown by the public during the events organised by the Shooting Sport
Group and the interest shown concerning the Shooting Sport, the Group intends
to expand its activities in the following sports:
·
Clay target
·
Rifle (300 metres)
Cycling Group
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We organise cycling rides with
the participation of cyclists of all ages, aiming at the driving education of
the young people of our city and the tour of areas of natural beauty of
breathtaking Megaris.
Future Goals
·
Frequent monthly or weekly cycling rides.
·
The creation of a racing cycling group, with the
intention of our cyclists’ participation in races of all over Greece.
·
The creation of a road safety section.
Headquarters
Beginning of Alepochoriou Avenue, Foros Area, opposite
Attiki KTEL station. Megara 19 100
Tel: 22960 24444
Fax: 22960 21045
email: aokoyros@yahoo.gr
email: dimmeg1@hol.gr (president’s
email)
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