With more than 10,000 participants in recent years, a popular sports event has long been established in the East Westphalian region and once again offers a wide range of very different sports.
The event is supported by the energy supplier Technical Works Osning (TWO), Volksbank Halle/Westfalen and Provinzial Versicherung Halle. The OWL Sport & Event is responsible for the implementation, while the Halle Sportpark and the Teutoburger Wald Golf Club serve as venues. A big award ceremony for all participants will take place on October 27th from 4 p.m. in the Halle Sports Park. Each participant receives a T-shirt. The winners are awarded trophies.
This year, athletes can prove themselves in the seven disciplines of tennis, table tennis, squash, badminton, pickleball, golf and speed chess. Swimming is not on offer this time. Pickleball, a mixture of tennis and badminton, is celebrating its premiere in the sports park. “We would also like to offer the participants a new sport,” explains Monika Werkis, head of the Halle Sports Park. She is organizing the event together with Christian Anwey and Timo Klack from the city of Halle.
Last year, 500 athletes took part in the city championships. A similar number is expected again. The Open Hall City Championships are not just a platform for sporting competitions, but are primarily intended to encourage people to become active and move together. At the same time, the multi-day event is an excellent opportunity to get to know the diverse offerings at the Halle Sports Park, says Monika Werkis.
Sports, dates, registrations
Golf: 9-hole tournament on Saturday, October 26th, from 10 a.m., whatever the weather, at the Haller Golf Club Teutoburger Wald. Register by October 25th via Albatros mobile, in the clubhouse on 05201/6278 or by email [email protected]
Kids Soccer (in the Halle Sports Park): Tournament Bambini (class of 2019) Saturday, October 26th, from 10 a.m. Mini-kicker tournament (2018 class) Saturday, October 26th, from 2 p.m. Tournament F-Youth (class of 2017) Sunday, October 27th, from 10 a.m. Tournament E-Youth (class of 2015) Sunday, October 27th, from 2 p.m. Registration deadline October 21st. Registration in the sports park (05201/818890) or at [email protected]
Pickleball (in the Halle Sports Park): Tournaments for men and women aged 16 and over on Friday, October 25th, from 6:30 p.m. Registration deadline October 24th. Registration in the sports park (05201/818890) or at [email protected]
Chess (in the Sportpark Halle/Multiraum): Rapid chess tournament for club players on Saturday, October 26th, from 2:30 p.m. Registration closes shortly before the start of the tournament. Registration in the sports park (05201/818890) or at [email protected]
Squash (in the Halle Sports Park): Tournaments for men and women (hobby and league players) on Sunday, October 27th, from 10 a.m. Registration deadline October 23rd. Registrations with Elke Franz-Pohlmann on 0170/1568245 or [email protected] or www.ravensberger-squash-club.de
Table tennis (in the Halle Sports Park): Individual tournament for men and women aged 14 and over (hobby or district class players) on Friday, October 25th, from 6:30 p.m. Registration deadline October 24th. Registration in the sports park (05201/818890) or at [email protected]
Tennis: In addition to the German ranking tournament “Sportpark Indoor Open”, the TC Blau-Weiß Halle is organizing a performance class tournament. Registration and further information at wtv.liga.nu
