A.E. Neapoleos
The football team was founded in 1968. There are 18 players in
the squad with an average age of 25 years. The Chairman is
Konstantinos Kasteliankis and the Manager is Antonioas
Giannakakis. The home ground is the Stadio Neapolis “Periklis
Melidoniotis”, which can seat 1,000 spectators. In the 2021-22
season they were in Group 7 of the Gamma Ethniki, which is the
third highest league in Greece. They have been the Lasithi FCA
Champions three times; in 1992-3, 2017-18 and 2019-20.
Matches are very often televised.
Neapolis Lasithi Philharmonic
The Municipal Philharmonic of Neapolis is a wind and
percussion band. Its is to provide Music Education to students
of Neapolis and the wider area. After a year of successful
participation in the events of the Philharmonic, the student has
the opportunity to learn to play a second musical instrument;
accordion, harmonica, guitar, etc. The courses are FREE and are
covered by the Cultural Organization of the Municipality of
Agios Nikolaos. Registration takes place at the beginning of
each school year either in the schools or directly at the
philharmonic building every day from 4p.m. to 7p.m. In
addition to providing musical education, the Philharmonic
participates in all the religious and national celebrations of the
wider region as well as in organizing concerts during the
Summer season.
REPERTOIRE
The repertoire of the Neapolis Municipal Philharmonic is varied.
It consists of Artistic Greek, pieces of classical music, songs of
Greek and foreign bands as well as music from the world of
cinema. The Neapolis Philharmonic, with a long history of
tradition, has become an important of the fabric of the
community. The first appearance of the Philharmonic was in
1930, at the celebration of the Virgin Mary on August 15. In the
following years and to this day the Philharmonic participates in
many public events. In 1994, Nektarios Arakadakis, became the
conductor of the Philharmonic and remains to this day.
Driros Cycling Group
The group was established in 2014.
(Awaiting further information)
Neapolis Athletic Association
(Basketball Department)
Established in 1968.
Scouts and Guides
Regular meetings throughout the year.
THON Theatrical Group of Neapolis
Established 2004.
ASOL Sports Shooting Club of Lasithi
The Shooting Club was established in 2008.
is situated behind the kiosk at the top of the main square
(Awaiting further information)
Neapolis Hiking Club
Established in 2014
Neapoli is a well-established provincial town with an active
community and its own Stadium. There are many sports’ teams
and clubs in the town:
Young People of Neapoli
Established in 2008.
Hunting Association of Neapoli
Established 2009.
Photography Team of Neapoli
Established 2014
This is a group comprised of Motocross enthusiasts and was
established in 1989. There is an MX track close to Neapoli where
there have team practice and other events. Take a look at their
Face Book page to check out what is happening….