Noceto, 4 February, 2026 – The second edition of the school project “Classe Gialloblu” was presented this morning in the Media Room of the “Il Noce” Sports Centre in Noceto. The initiative is dedicated to primary schools and is linked to Parma Calcio’s Women’s First Team.

This season, Classe Gialloblu continues to strengthen the connection between the Club and the local area through a programme that brings together students, players and school communities. The project centres on a few key elements: pairing each participating class with a Women’s First Team player to build a direct, personal relationship, developed through meetings, classroom activities and opportunities to support the team during official matches; as well as sharing educational materials created by Parma Calcio on topics such as the values of sport, women’s empowerment, environmental awareness and more.

The activities completed by the classes will count towards an overall ranking, based on both the quality of the creative work produced and attendance at Parma Calcio Women’s official matches at the “Il Noce” Stadium. The top five classes will be invited to the project’s final celebration, taking place in early May at the “Il Noce” Sports Centre in Noceto, with support from Parma Academy and the Women’s First Team players in attendance.

The conference was opened by Stefano Perrone, Chief Operations Officer of Parma Calcio, who outlined the vision and principles behind the project:

“Classe Gialloblu is a project built, among other things, on pillars linked to sustainability. We work alongside families, children and school communities on topics ranging from environmental and food education to local culture, which for us is culture in every sense. There is also an economic aspect, understood as the creation of intangible value: empathy, passion and a sense of belonging to be passed on to future generations.”

“Sustainability also means helping children focus on what truly matters: the joy of being together, feeling happy, avoiding discrimination and supporting one another. Through this project, we want these values to be learned first and then shared. We encourage students to get involved, to bring their passion for Parma into the classroom, along with their artistic skills and their willingness to work together.”

During the meeting, Domenico Aurelio, Head of Women's Football at Parma, also addressed the audience, highlighting the direct involvement of the players and the importance of the relationship with the local community:

“This project allows our players to engage directly with younger generations and the local area, sharing values that they represent not only in sport but also in everyday life. The Women’s First Team is made up of players from different nationalities and cultures, a great asset that can serve as a positive influence for the children involved and as a further point of connection with the community. The players themselves are also stepping out of their comfort zones: it is a meaningful, educational and inspiring experience.”

The conference was attended by a class enrolled in the project, 2D from the “Albertelli-Newton” Comprehensive Institute, representing all participating classes, as well as the Women’s First Team players, local institutions and regional media.

The project is supported by the Municipality of Noceto and the Municipality of Parma, both of which have granted their official patronage.

The morning concluded with the official draw pairing each class with a Women’s First Team player, marking the continuation of Classe Gialloblu’s educational journey for the current season.