What's coming up in 2026?

Throughout the year, new course cycles are launched in Weiden, open training sessions are offered, and sporting events are held. The specific dates are continuously published on the official websites of the city, the adult education center (VHS), the clubs, and the rescue organizations. Below you will find a structured preview so you can keep track of registration deadlines and season starts in good time.

Calendar Preview 2026

Spring 2026

• New editions of fitness and health courses (e.g. back fitness, full body fitness, yoga) starting with the spring semesters of the VHS and clubs. Registration via the linked platforms.
• Expected opening of the outdoor season in recreational sports (including running groups, tennis court reservations) depending on weather and field release. Releases will be announced online.
• Trial training sessions in multi-sport clubs for children and adults in indoor sports such as volleyball, basketball, table tennis, and martial arts – limited places, prior registration required.
• Water activities: Start of new aqua fitness/rehab water course series and swimming courses (beginners to advanced) via municipal or partner platforms.

Summer 2026

• Holiday programs for children and teenagers: sports camps, intensive swimming courses, beginner weeks in team sports. Booking via city/VHS/club forms – early registration recommended.
• Open-air sports on freely accessible areas: schedule overviews for open training sessions and low-threshold participation offers will be published online in advance.
• Competition dates in the amateur sector (including athletics, team sports) in regional league and tournament operations. Exact schedules appear on association and club websites.

Autumn 2026

• Autumn semester start: new course series in health sports, yoga, gymnastics, and prevention; some modular entry dates for late starters.
• Start of the indoor season in ball sports: open trial training windows for youth and adult groups, publication of slots via club news.
• Swimming/water polo: advanced and technique blocks for advanced participants; separate slots for badge exams after prior registration.

Winter 2026

• Indoor fitness and rehab offers with short course duration for entry at the end of the year; plannable blocks for working people.
• Preparation windows for winter sports clubs and running technique workshops in the hall; scheduling via club calendars.
• Announcements for the first course starts in 2027 (waiting lists are usually activated in winter).

Courses, Registration and Booking

• Club courses: Registration takes place via the respective club websites or contact forms. Many offers are open to non-members and run in fixed blocks.
• VHS programs: Health and exercise courses are published by semester. Enrollment online with a limited number of participants.
• Municipal sports facilities: Occupancy and available times are centrally managed digitally. Clubs receive free slots according to allocation rules; information is publicly accessible.
• Tennis court reservations: Internal club booking systems publish free times for members; beginner dates and summer courses are announced separately.
• Swimming and aqua courses: Course starts several times a year. Early registration is recommended as beginner groups fill up quickly.

Upcoming Open Trainings and Trial Offers

Multi-sport clubs in Weiden offer trial dates throughout the year in areas such as volleyball, basketball, table tennis, athletics, judo/ju-jutsu, gymnastics, and fitness. The dates are announced a few weeks in advance. Separate slots often apply for children's and youth groups; guardians should pay attention to the clubs' online announcements.

Holiday and Youth Programs 2026

• Sports holiday camps: day and week formats with focuses such as ball technique, coordination, swimming, or multi-event. Booking via city/associations/clubs.
• Intensive swimming courses: compact holiday blocks for beginners and advanced with the option to take common badges depending on availability.
• Beginner clinics: short workshops for racket sports (e.g. tennis, table tennis) and team sport basics; registration required.

Water and Safety Sports: Planned Cycles 2026

• Aqua fitness/rehab water: several course windows throughout the year; medical participation requirements are requested upon registration.
• Swimming training: ongoing start dates from baby swimming to youth swimming badges, with waiting list management.
• Lifesaving and safety modules: scheduling via responsible organizations; exam and refresher dates are published quarterly.

Team Sports and Competition Dates

The game and competition schedules in the amateur and youth sector are published and continuously updated by the specialist associations. Clubs in Weiden handle the communication of dates for home and away competitions, including short-term adjustments due to weather or hall availability. Interested parties can sign up for date notifications in the club newsletters.

Practical Checklist for Your Planning

1. Determine the desired sport and preferred time window (spring, summer, autumn, winter).
2. Check the official date pages of the city, VHS, and respective clubs; activate notifications.
3. Register early: popular beginner courses and holiday formats fill up quickly.
4. Observe medical notes: for rehab/health-oriented offers, have a certificate ready if necessary.
5. Note alternative slots (waiting list) and use freely accessible areas for your own training.

Contact and Publication of Dates

The publication of start dates, trial windows, and booking links is ongoing via:

• Municipal sports pages with facility and occupancy information
• City Sports Association Weiden (club directory and contacts)
• Adult Education Center Weiden-Neustadt (semester programs movement/health)
• Club websites (departments and course modules)
• Rescue organizations (swimming and safety courses)

Sources and Further Information

1. City of Weiden i.d.OPf. – Official Website — central information on sports, facilities, and occupancy (accessed 2026-01-07)
2. City of Weiden – Sports and Sports Facilities — information on halls, fields, and allocation (accessed 2026-01-07)
3. City Sports Association Weiden — club directory and contacts (accessed 2026-01-07)
4. Adult Education Center Weiden-Neustadt — movement/health program, registrations and start dates (accessed 2026-01-07)
5. BLSV District Upper Palatinate — association info and competition dates in the amateur sector (accessed 2026-01-07)
6. DLRG – German Life Saving Association — course and exam information in swimming/rescue (accessed 2026-01-07)