Last week, university sports opened its doors and invited people to the annual winter kick-off in the sports halls of the Institute of Sport and Sports Science. Numerous students, staff and interested parties came along to find out about the wide range of sports on offer, try out new sports and talk to the more than 20 university sports departments represented.

This year, a wide variety of sports were once again on show, including sailing, rugby, trampoline, lacrosse, climbing, judo, floorball, unicycle, headis, athletics, pickleball, floorball, water polo, road cycling, hip-hop, (aerial) acrobatics and juggling, underwater rugby, ultimate (frisbee) and American football, as well as kitesurfing and alpine skiing. With the help of the departmental and exercise instructors from the university sports departments, we were able to offer a wide range of activities and information to those interested. We also welcomed the IStO Buddy Program and the Student Health Lab with information stands in our sports halls. In addition, the walk-in health center advertised a push-up challenge and enticed visitors with great prizes.

The event was rounded off with delicious waffles from the university sports team and a sports equipment flea market, where donations were collected for the ARCHE Karlsruhe e.V. children and youth charity. We are pleased to report that these activities raised €236. Many thanks to everyone who donated!

The university sports team would like to thank all the hard-working helpers and interested visitors! We are already looking forward to the next edition of Kickoff - then at the sports facilities of the SPARDA sports park.