Where can I find notices and other information about KIT university sports?
Notices are usually posted on the information board in the foyer of the Sports Institute (Building 40.40), on the 1st floor of the New Hall (Building 40.44) and in Hall 3 (Building 30.81). Current information, program changes and information on special events can be found under News and on the homepage of the Institute of Sport and Sport Science. All information can also be found on the HSP's Instagram account.
Who is entitled to take part in the university sports program?
Students and employees of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and its cooperation partners are eligible to participate (see Conditions of Participation - Eligibility).
Can foreign students who speak little German take part?
What exactly are the conditions of participation for university sports?
You can find the explicit conditions of participation of the HSP here: https: //www.ifss.kit.edu/hochschulsport/Teilnahmebedingungen.php
Can I take part in the course without registering?
How exactly does the course booking process work at the start of the booking?
Can I register for more than one course?
How can I book an advanced course?
The conditions for booking an advanced course can be found in the respective course description. In many cases, participation in a trial training session is required. The passwords for advanced courses can be obtained from the department heads. You will also find the contact details in the course description.
How are the participation fees paid?
I don't know exactly how SEPA works. I have entered my bank details, is there anything else I need to do?
When is the course fee collected?
Can the course fees be paid by bank transfer or in cash?
How can I unsubscribe from a course?
Within the first three weeks after the official start of university sports in the respective semester (not the first day of the booked course) there are no cancellation costs and the fees will be refunded 100%. Course cancellations must be made in writing by email to sportreferat∂ifss.kit.edu . No refunds will be made for later cancellations. A refund of the HSP Sportpass is not (!) possible.
Where can I get more information about the courses or the sport?
Most questions can be answered by carefully reading the information in the course description of the respective discipline. For sport-specific questions, you can contact the department heads of the discipline directly by email. The contacts can be found in the sports program under the respective sport .
Where can I find my course location?
You can always find the location of the respective course in the details of the course description. We have also prepared an overview of all our sports facilities in our location finder. All sports facilities are provided with a link to the location. You can easily find your course location using Google navigation.
How can I introduce a new sport or take over the management of an existing sport?
Are you passionate about a sport that we don't yet offer and can you imagine leading the division as the person responsible for university sports? Then write us an email to sportreferat∂ifss.kit.edu in which you introduce the sport and we will make an appointment.
The same applies to taking over the management of an existing sports program. Send us an email and we will put you in touch with the relevant department head.
I have injured myself as part of a university sports program, what do I have to do now?
- Accident report must be filled out legibly and signed by the trainer and handed in promptly. This can be found either at the janitors (glass box in building 40.40) or digitally on our homepage: https://www.ifss.kit.edu/hochschulsport/downloads.php
- Hand in the accident report to the janitors, send it by email to Beate Sewerin(beate.sewerin∂kit.edu), put it in one of the letterboxes in front of building 40.44 or on the first floor of building 40.44, or put it in the letterbox in front of the janitor's room in building 40.40.
- Inform the doctor (transit doctor/see Unfallkasse homepage) that it happened during university sports. The responsible insurance company is the UKBW (Unfallkasse Baden-Württemberg).
- If you have any questions, please contact Beate Sewerin: By e-mail(beate.sewerin∂kit.edu) or telephone (+49721 608-43233)
Is there insurance cover for participants in university sports events in the event of sports accidents?
There is specific insurance cover for all participants in the event of sports accidents. Further information can be found under Conditions of Participation.
I didn't get into any courses. What other sports activities does the HSP or the KIT offer?
University Sports also offers the opportunity to place an ad in the Sportpartner:innenbörse to find people who want to do sports together. There is also the KIT SC, the sports club of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, which offers competitive sports, popular sports and health promotion.
Can I use the swimming pool? How does public swimming work?
The indoor swimming pool is available to all students and employees of KIT and the cooperating institutions at the specified times and for the specified usage fee. To participate in public swimming, it is necessary to book the desired time slot. All information can be found in the booking portal under the tag 'PlayNow'.
If you have any general questions, please contact our swimming supervisors(0721 608 - 42553) or the University Sports Office(0721 608 - 43233). We expressly point out that you must observe the swimming and usage regulations!
How can I use the tennis courts?
In the summer semester, our outdoor courts at the IfSS can be booked for free play. For the winter semester, it is possible to book indoor courts from our cooperation partner MTV (Männerturnverein Karlsruhe 1881 e.V.) via our booking system. Current conditions and information on the respective period and booking can be found in the booking portal under the tag 'PlayNow'.
Where can I get a confirmation of participation, e.g. for my health insurance company?
How can international students use the university sports and walk-in facilities?
Is it possible to use the sports facilities at weekends?
Apart from the walk-in, the sports facilities are available at weekends if you make an early request by e-mail tosportstaetten∂ifss.kit.edu only for KIT university sports groups (tournaments, courses, etc.).
Can I introduce a new course or become a walk-in trainer?
Yes, definitely. Take a look at our job advertisements. We are always on the lookout for committed exercise instructors. Or get in touch directly with our contact person for staff at the walk-in, Sebastian Hartmann.
What options does a walk-in membership offer me?
A membership not only offers me unlimited use of the walk-in, including the obligatory initial diagnostics and trainer lesson at the start of the membership, but also unlimited participation in the walk-in course offer. When booking courses, please note that the status 'walk-in member' must be specified when booking. The walk-in card must be presented at the course inspection.
Does the HSP Sportpass have to be booked for the walk-in gym?
Do I have to book the HSP Sportpass in advance for the walk-in courses?
Can I do a trial training session at the walk-in?
How does the initial diagnosis work?
The initial diagnosis is mandatory for every new member and training can only begin after this appointment. Various fitness-specific tests are carried out at the initial diagnostic appointment and information about the training program is provided.
Non-members also have the option of having an initial assessment (BIA) carried out for a fee. Please contact Sebastian Hartmann with any questions.
What rules do I have to follow during training?
Which tickets are available for the walk-in course area?
How can I take part in a walk-in course?
Can you attend all courses with the walk-in membership or do you also need the basic/special card?
Do I have to cancel my registration if I do not attend the course?
Yes, please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend the course. This will give someone on the waiting list the opportunity to take part in the sports course. You can deregister directly with Sebastian Hartmann, stating your name, matriculation number and the respective course offer.