Ações da Associação Atlética Neurologia Ativa (AANA): criação, continuidade e expansão no mundo esportivo

Abstract

Despite the existence of public policies aimed at promoting sports, such as the Sports Incentive Law, there is a gap between what is provided for in the legislation and the actual allocation of resources, which compromises the execution of many sports projects at various levels. Among the government initiatives aimed at promoting sports, Law No. 11,438/2006, known as the Sports Incentive Law, stands out, which allows the allocation of part of the income tax owed by individuals and legal entities to previously approved sports projects. Despite representing an important support mechanism for the sector, its effectiveness is often compromised by administrative obstacles and the unequal distribution of resources. This Final Course Completion Work, carried out within the scope of the undergraduate degree in Physical Education at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG), at the Faculty of Physical Education and Dance, has as its theme "AANA's actions to guarantee its continuity and expansion in the sports field", and aims to understand the trajectory of the Associação Atlética Neurologia Ativa (AANA), in addition to its social actions, sporting achievements and strategies to guarantee the continuity and growth of the team. The research was developed using a qualitative methodology, with a bibliographical approach, using as main sources the current legislation on sports incentives, the book Basketball in Santa Cruz do Sul, by Gilmar Fernando Weis, and a semi-structured interview with the former president and founder of AANA. It was through this interview that information was obtained about the social project "Corpo e Mente Ativa", linked to the team, which works to promote social inclusion through sports. AANA has established itself as a regional reference not only for its performance in volleyball, but also for its commitment to social responsibility and the positive impact it has on the community. The strategies adopted by the association demonstrate consistent planning aligned with the principles of sports management, highlighting the transformative role of sports as a tool for inclusion, health and citizenship. The study reinforces the importance of public policies to promote sports and the articulation between private initiative, public authorities and social organizations for the continuity of projects that positively impact the community.