# Italian youth sports development initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-youth-sports-development-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-24T09:31:08.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Various Italian sports organizations have announced initiatives to expand youth athletic programs for the 2026/27 season.

In basketball, Fulgor Basket and Arona Basket have formed a multi-year agreement to establish the ‘Fulgor Femminile Viking Basket Academy’, focusing on Under 13 and Under 14 female athletes. Separately, Dinamo Gorizia announced a large-scale youth and Minibasket project comprising 21 groups, including 12 competitive teams and five female categories, through collaborations with several regional clubs.

In volleyball, Brescia Volley has partnered with Scuola di Pallavolo Brescia to create a progression path for female players, aiming to bridge the gap between grassroots training and senior national leagues, such as the Serie B2 women’s team.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Dinamo Gorizia announces 21 youth basketball groups for 2026/27

Dinamo Gorizia is launching a 21-group youth and Minibasket project for the 2026/27 season, involving multiple local clubs and various age categories.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dinamo-gorizia-announces-21-youth-basketball-groups-for-202627

### 2026-09-23: Italian sports clubs launch female youth development programs

Italian sports clubs Fulgor Basket, Arona Basket, Brescia Volley, and Scuola di Pallavolo Brescia have launched initiatives to develop female youth basketball and volleyball programs.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-sports-clubs-launch-female-youth-development-programs

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