Despite the wet weather
Thousands of children and young people try out 30 sports
State of Salzburg/Neumayr/Leopold In Rif, children and young people can currently try out numerous sports.
Published: Aug 30, 2023 3:42 p.m
The event Jugend zum Sport is currently inspiring Salzburg’s youngsters. Children and young people between the ages of six and 14 can try out various sports until Friday.
More than 5,600 participating children and young people have been counted at Jugend zum Sport since August 21st. To date, around 700 children have taken advantage of the opportunity to try out 30 types of sport at the Rif Sports Center (Tennengau).
Youngsters enjoy the best conditions in Rif
A total of around 7,450 girls and boys took part last year. A similar number of participants is expected this year. And that despite the bad weather at the beginning of the week. “Part of the recipe for success is certainly that it’s not about performance, but about trying out sports – without compulsion and pressure, but with a lot of fun. It’s nice to see the joy with which the children and young people enjoy the sport cell phone, TikTok and Co.. In addition, there is the professional environment. After all, professionals like Stefan Kraft and Michael Hayböck also train in Rif, “state sports councilor Martin Zauner is quoted as saying in a broadcast.
These sports can be tried
American Football – Flag/Tackle Badminton Basketball Disabled sports Capoeira Fencing (from 8 years, only in the 2nd week) Frisbee Ultimate Football Handball Judo Karate Climbing (maximum 30 participants) Athletics Orienteering Cycling/biking (own bike required) Wheel gymnastics Rowing (minimum size 140cm ) Swimming – prerequisite: very good swimming skills show dance ski jumping – (bring ski boots and crash helmet) sport shooting (from 10 years) squash taekwondo tennis table tennis trampoline jumping triathlon (only in the 1st week) – prerequisite: very good swimming skills, own bike required) gymnastics volleyball /beach volleyball water polo – Prerequisite: very good swimming skills
Salzburg’s Week of Sports is about to start
In the city and state of Salzburg there is currently a lot going on in terms of sport. Because after the event Jugend zum Sport and Sports4Fun in the week from September 7th to 14th, there is still the week of sports in the old town of Salzburg. As a big highlight, the Cyclodome cycle race will take place at the start of the event.
(Source: SALZBURG24)
Accessed on 08/30/2023 at 06:52
2023-08-30 16:25:41
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