Sporty diversity for young and old: a success festival in Stockerau

Sporty diversity for young and old: a success festival in Stockerau

On September 28, 2024, a lively sporting event took place in Stockerau, which was organized by the dedicated Sportunion Stockerau. Around 80 participants of different age groups had the opportunity to try out various sports in three gymnasium of the Stockerau high school. Steppen from dance, the offers were as diverse as the participants themselves.

The event offered a colorful sports mix program, which was lively and activating. With simple but effective exercises, the participants were able to mobilize their spine, improve physical mobility and train their coordination in a playful way. The positive reactions of the children and adolescents on the movement course, the giant trampoline and other activities were clearly felt.

healthy snacks and bicycle campaign

In between, all sports enthusiasts on healthy snacks, which were made available by the family, were able to provide themselves. Fresh apples and juicy pears from the region ensured the necessary energy to continue the day full of activities. In addition to the sporting activities, the sports union also informed about the "Lower Austria" campaign - a program that encourages people to ride more bike and use the advantages of this environmentally friendly means of transportation.

The event culminated in the European Fitness Badge, where the participants were able to check their fitness status directly on site. This opportunity to experience the current state of their physical fitness was noticed by many. In addition, there was a special reward for the most active participants: winners were able to look forward to membership at the Sportunion.

The #Beactive Night was all about the European Week of Sports, which pursues the goal of motivating more people into an active lifestyle. The mayor Andrea Völkl, who attended the event, praised the project as a "really great idea that promotes social interaction and is also healthy". The event not only gave fun, but also gave an impetus to focus on the importance of movement and healthy nutrition.

The positive response and the willingness of the parties to organize such an event again next year, give hope for a good continuation of this initiative and invite everyone to actively participate and work in the region.