Self-control and discipline of one's actions
On Monday 1st December, the Aula Magna of the “Duca degli Abruzzi” Higher Education Institute in Elmas (CA) was filled with students, teachers, technicians and athletes on the occasion of the presentation of the project “Self-control and Discipline of one's actions” which is developed within the initiative “FITAV Adopts the School”, promoted by the Italian Clay Pigeon Shooting Federation in collaboration with the aforementioned Agricultural Institute and the Settimo San Pietro High School in Cagliari. The morning event was attended by the Headmaster, Professor Maria Antonietta Atzori, the Vice Headmaster, Professor Pietro La Bella, the CSS Sports and Motor Sciences coordinator, Professor Gianluca Saba, and Professor Gabriella Denotti, a professor of Motor Sciences and Sports.
An important project
Demonstrating the project's civic and safety importance, representatives of the Carabinieri Corps and the Cagliari Police Headquarters were present. They supported the student training activities, helping to frame clay shooting within a context of responsibility, respect for rules, and proper handling of sporting weapons. The meeting was attended by students from grades 1, 2, and 3, for a total of 34, accompanied by their respective Physical Education teachers. They were eagerly engaged in the presentation of this training program, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Merit and published on the SOFIA digital platform, a portal dedicated to the training and development of tenured teachers. This training program aims to enhance the highly inclusive value of clay shooting, encouraging the participation and inclusion of students with physical disabilities or those not involved in any other sporting activity. The values promoted by this program include improved timing and concentration, self-control, and knowledge and respect for rules within a context of safety and responsibility.
Self-esteem grows
Another key goal is to provide physical education teachers with the necessary teaching knowledge to properly introduce competitive clay pigeon shooting into their education, helping to boost self-esteem, confidence in their abilities, and sportsmanship through the practice of one of Italy's most internationally medaled Olympic sports. Students who participated in the project's introductory phase will continue during the school year with practical field activities at the Settimo San Pietro Shooting Range, with organizational and technical support from the Federation itself. Representing the Federation and the technical sector, the meeting was attended by Federal Councilor Antonello Campus and Professor Massimo Tafuri, head of the "FITAV Adopts School" initiative. They explained the project's goals and FITAV's role in promoting training programs for young people and schools. Their presentations emphasized how clay pigeon shooting can become not only a sporting opportunity, but also an educational tool for developing self-control, managing emotions, and respect for the rules.
Young and promising athletes
Coach Paolo Paoli oversaw the technical aspects, guiding the students through the theoretical phase and illustrating to the instructors the practical activities planned at the Settimo San Pietro shooting range, focusing on safety, gradual learning, and inclusion. The students particularly appreciated the presence of several young athletes of national standing in the shooting scene, who shared their firsthand experiences. Maria Teresa Maccioni, a shooter for the Italian Women's Junior National Team, 2024 Junior World Champion in Lima (PER), and this year's silver medalist at the World Cup in Suhl (GER), participated. She shared her own athletic development journey, emphasizing the value of daily commitment, consistency, and the ability to handle pressure on the platform.
Study and practice of sport
Gabriele Barone, a junior athlete of national importance, joined her in explaining to the students the importance of discipline, concentration, and team spirit in competitive training, highlighting the parallels between athleticism and schooling. Completing the discussion was Marco Danese, a junior athlete and student at the same Duca degli Abruzzi Institute. He offered a perspective particularly close to the students, demonstrating in concrete terms how it is possible to combine school with the practice of a high-level sport and how clay pigeon shooting can become an opportunity for personal growth and responsibility. Their words and the dialogue with the students were a key moment of the meeting, helping to make the world of clay pigeon shooting, often little-known to young people, more concrete and accessible (source: FITAV).
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