Sports festival in Schmalkalden: diverse activities for young and old!

Sports festival in Schmalkalden: diverse activities for young and old!

Today, June 17, 2025, a very special event will take place in the picturesque surroundings of the Viba Nougat World in Schmalkalden-Meiningen - the Day of Sports and Health. Organized by Schmalkalden-Meiningen District Sports Association, the aim of this event is to bring the diversity of sports in the region closer and to put exercise and health in the spotlight. In wonderful summer weather, visitors can expect a colorful program.

The focus of the event is on young people, but older sports enthusiasts and parents can also look forward to an educational experience. Under the motto “Experience exercise, promote health”, guests can get to know numerous sports. A stamp card takes you through various stations of the regional sports clubs, which ensure active participation.

A strong network

The district sports association, which was founded in 1994 as part of the regional reform in Thuringia, has developed in recent years into a strong partner for a total of 252 sports clubs with over 21,000 members. Over 60 different sports disciplines are available to members, from athletics to swimming to winter sports.

The most popular sports in the district are football, gymnastics, skiing and table tennis, with football leading the way with 7,214 members in 77 clubs. These colorful activities show that popular and recreational sports play an important role in social life and therefore find many enthusiastic supporters.

Activities and engagement

In addition, the district sports association brings young people into its offerings and promotes cooperation with kindergartens in the district. The “Bewegte KITA” quality seal was introduced in order to create awareness of exercise and health at an early stage. These initiatives make it clear how important popular sport is for the region.

Particular attention is also paid to promoting health sports, which continue into old age. Rehabilitation and cardiac sports groups offer the opportunity to remain active even in later years. This shows how broad the spectrum of leisure activities is in Thuringia.

Special offers

In addition to today's event, there are also special activities that aim to reduce fears of contact with club life. For example, a voucher is offered for four weeks of free training in a Thuringian sports club. This is an ideal opportunity for those interested to look around without obligation and make new acquaintances. After this test phase, everyone can decide whether they want to become part of the community.

Given the variety of offers and the warm invitations that the clubs extend, everyone is warmly invited to be inspired by the Day of Sport and Health today.