In the organizer's words:
On July 11, the Cologne City Sports Association will host a large, inclusive sports festival featuring sports badge testing—the “Sports Day for Everyone”—at the athletics stadium of the German Sport University. Interested athletes can demonstrate their skills in strength, endurance, speed, and coordination on that day. Swimming events can be completed at the nearby Stadionbad. For people with disabilities, specially qualified examiners will be on hand to conduct the assessments with adapted performance requirements.
Even the youngest participants won’t be left out on Sports Day: Sportjugend Köln offers exercise, games, and sports through the Children’s Physical Activity Badge (KIBAZ).
Participation is free and requires no advance registration. Certificates are issued on-site immediately after successful completion. So just stop by and join in!
Sports Day for Everyone 2026
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Start: 10:00 a.m.
Swimming tests: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
End: Skill assessments until 3:30 p.m.
Certificates issued until 4:00 p.m.
Please note: For anyone taking the Sports Badge test for the first time, swimming is required. So be sure to bring your swimwear!
Adults must demonstrate their swimming proficiency every five years.
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