Our Story
Over 25 years of passion, dedication, and growth through sport
Our History
Active for over 25 years, the Polisportiva Gonzaga of Palermo has its roots in a solid sporting tradition, created to offer young people a healthy environment in which to grow through sport. From our humble beginnings in 1999, we have evolved into a comprehensive sports organization that combines athletic excellence with educational values, fostering personal development, teamwork, and respect. Our journey has been marked by continuous growth, expanding our sports offerings, improving our facilities, and building a community of passionate athletes, dedicated coaches, and supportive families. Today, we stand as a reference point for youth sports in Palermo and beyond, committed to nurturing not just athletes, but well-rounded individuals who carry the values learned on the field into every aspect of their lives.
The Beginning
Polisportiva Gonzaga of Palermo was founded with a vision to offer young people a healthy environment in which to grow through sport.
Expansion & Growth
The sports club expanded its activities, introducing new disciplines and improving facilities to ensure an increasingly complete experience.
Recognition & Excellence
Thanks to qualified coaches and passionate athletes, we achieved important goals both locally and nationally, becoming a reference point for youth sports.
A School of Values
Beyond competition, Polisportiva has transformed into a true school of sports, values, and friendship, organizing events, tournaments, and social initiatives.
“Sport is a school of life, capable of training not only athletes, but better people, ready to face the challenges of the future with confidence.”
Polisportiva Gonzaga
Our Mission
Our Home
Polisportiva Gonzaga of Palermo is a sports club with over 25 years of experience, born with the aim of promoting sport as a tool for personal and collective growth. Located inside the modern Gonzaga Campus, it offers a safe and stimulating environment, with services dedicated to athletes and families, including a gym, canteen, library and large green spaces.
Our Offer
Founded on values of inclusion, commitment and passion, the Polisportiva offers a wide range of sports, including volleyball, football and basketball, with both competitive and amateur courses. Each activity is led by qualified instructors who accompany the athletes in their growth, transmitting discipline, team spirit and determination.
Our Belief
We believe that sport is a school of life, capable of training not only athletes, but better people, ready to face the challenges of the future with confidence.
Our Values
The principles that guide our mission and shape our community
Educating Through Sport
The Gonzaga Sports Club is inspired by the Ignatian model, placing sport at the service of personal growth. The coach facilitates the relationship between the student and the truth, stimulating reflection through experience and action. Sport becomes a laboratory of life, in which young people experience values such as honesty, justice and respect.
Inclusivity
Polisportiva Gonzaga welcomes athletes of all levels, talents and physical forms, offering everyone the opportunity to grow through the values of sport. Sacrifice, commitment, determination and sharing are an integral part of a path that stimulates personal growth and the desire to improve.
Personal Care
Caring for the individual is one of the fundamental principles of the Gonzaga Sports Club. Our sports center stands out for the selfless interest we place in each athlete, accompanying them with the attention and empathy typical of Ignatian educators. Every aspect of the athlete's growth, not only physical but also emotional and social, is followed with particular care and dedication.
Educating Community
Polisportiva Gonzaga is a true educational community, where discussion, communication and sharing are essential elements of our journey. Every day, athletes, educators and all the people who are part of our reality live together moments of leisure and joy, creating authentic and lasting bonds.
Spirit of Service
The spirit of service is one of the central values that guides every aspect of our sports reality, representing a way of being that permeates all the activities of the Gonzaga Sports Club. It is not simply an abstract concept, but a daily commitment to serving the community.
Pursuit of Excellence
We strive for excellence in everything we do, encouraging athletes to push their boundaries and reach their full potential. Excellence at Polisportiva Gonzaga means not only achieving sporting results, but also developing character, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement both on and off the field.
How to Get There
Find your way to Gonzaga Campus
Location
Gonzaga Campus is located in the heart of Palermo, at Via Piersanti Mattarella 38/42 – CAP 90141. The central location makes it easily accessible both by car and by public transport. It is well connected with the main urban bus lines and is a few minutes' walk from Viale della Libertà and Piazza Croci. For those arriving from outside the city, the central station is about 15 minutes away, while Falcone-Borsellino Airport can be reached in about 30 minutes by car.
Address
Via Piersanti Mattarella 38/42, 90141 Palermo, Italy