On this page, you'll find information about the sports courses offered at the university (both free and paid), cooperations with external sports associations and gyms, and upcoming sports events.
If you have any questions, would like to request a sport, or if you would like to offer a course yourself, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can send an e-mail to the university sports address or Ulrike Schneider, or contact us by phone (06722 502 2841). For a personal appointment, please contact us in advance!
Upcoming Dates
- March 30, 2025 → Organ Donation Run
- May 8, 2025 → “El Classico” FC Campus vs. “Deutsche Weinelf”
- June 4, 2025 → Study Info Day
- June 20–22, 2025 → Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Interflug in Berlin - 25-year jubilee
- August 30, 2025 → Charity run and games in the Rheingaustadion - information to follow
- September 27, 2025 → Rheinwein Run - more info
News
Hat Tournament in Marburg
On April 12, 2025, Hochschule Geisenheim University's ultimate frisbee team headed to Marburg to take part in a hat tournament. In this type of tournament, all the participating players are taken from their original teams, mixed up and put into new teams for the day.
Since 'Ultimate Geisenheim' arrived in Marburg with six players and six teams were formed on the day, each team ended up with one Geisenheimer. That means we technically got first place! And second… and third… and fourth…
A big thank you goes to Marburg's 'Erdferkel' team for their fantastic organization and an all-round successful day!
14th Organ Donation Run by the German Society of Surgery (DGCH) in March 2025 – Join in!
Hochschule Geisenheim University is taking part in the virtual organ donation run to help raise awareness for this important topic.
The main aim of the run is to raise public awareness of organ donation and organ transplants. Despite an extremely positive attitude towards organ donation, with 84% of the population supporting the idea, only 36% of Germans possess an organ donor card. As a result, around 9,000 patients wait in vain for a donor organ every year, and up to three people die on the waiting lists every day.
The €15 entry fee will be paid by the university.
€5 will be donated to social organizations working in the field of organ transplants.
Organization/dates/deadlines:
Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Meeting point: Old Beverage Technology Center (GTZ) at 3:00 pm
Finish: Old GTZ, at approx. 5:00 om, with a small closing ceremony
Races: You have the option to choose between 2.5 km walking, 5 km running or 10 km running
Registration deadline: March 30, 2025
Please send registrations by email to Bernd Lindemann.
If you have any other queries, please contact the health management team or Hochschulsport(at)hs-gm.de.
Is your sport listed below? Do you practice it intensively and enjoy competing? Please get in touch!
Beach Volleyball DHM June 3/4, 2025 – Info
Archery DHM May 24/25, 2025 – Info
Bouldering DHM May 17, 2025 – Info
Fencing DHM June 28/29, 2025 – Info
Women's Football Kleinfeld DHM June 14/15, 2025 – Info
Artistic Gymnastics DHM June 20/21, 2025 – Info
Outdoor Athletics DHM May 29, 2025 – Info
Orienteering DHM April 4/5, 2025 – Info
Rowing DHM July 4-6, 2025 – Info
Swimming DHM June 14/15, 2025 – Info
Boxing DHM May 10/11, 2025 – Info
Tennis DHM June 10-12, 2025 – Info
Triathlon (Sprint Distance) DHM May 18, 2025 – Info
Ultimate Frisbee DHM June 14/15, 2025 – Info
Volleyball DHM May 3/4, 2025 – Info
The TGM is a small multi-sports club with its own sports hall in Mittelheim. Its main focus is on fitness, but Nordic walking and mountain biking are also available in various groups. TGM is currently the only club offering archery and pickleball in the Rheingau region!
A new, regular functional yoga program will be starting on March 5, 2025.
Functional yoga combines powerful, functional movements with the flowing elements of yoga for more strength, flexibility and balance. The program is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners.
The courses on offer are for members only, but everything can be tried out free of charge.
The exercise schedule with a list of all the courses offered can be found on the TGM's website.
January 24-25, 2025: DHM Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Bielefeld
Anna bravely registered to compete in the German University Championships for apparatus gymnastics as an individual entry, and did a fantastic job representing Hochschule Geisenheim University. Congratulations Anna!
Anna's Report:
The day of the competition I woke up knowing that I'd not be able to perform to the best of my ability; I'd caught a nasty flu the week before and didn't yet feel fully recovered. I still decided to go to enjoy the feeling and with the hope that I'd be able to perform at least one routine.
When my competition time started at around 7:00 pm, I warmed up and decided I was fit enough to do the first apparatus, the parallel bars, and would then see how it went from there. Parallel bars is the apparatus I'm most nervous about in competitions, as something always goes wrong. However, the atmosphere throughout the hall was excellent, with everybody cheering everyone else on and the stage full of happy, celebrating students.
My parallel bars routine actually went really well – it wasn't perfect, but I didn't fall and was pleased with what I did. After the parallel bars, I decided to do beam as well, which was also a success. It was quite a difficult routine and I'm never really sure if I'm going to get everything right. But despite all the circumstances, I managed it, didn't fall and was so proud of myself. I ended up thinking it would be stupid to stop now after my routines had been going so well, so carried on.
I also performed solidly on my floor routine, and it was a lot of fun to have so many spectators. When the vault went really well afterwards – I even had the 3rd highest score in the competition – I was exhausted, but also extremely happy and proud.
I'd promised myself I wouldn't, whether from disappointment or by hurting myself, and that I'd have fun, and I'm pleased to say I kept my promise!
Overall, I came 10th in the individual ranking, which is a result that I'm very proud of.
All in all, it was a great experience and something that I would love to do again. Unfortunately I can't take part this summer, but will hopefully have time to compete next year!
Basketball
The course is aimed at anyone who wants to play basketball, regardless of whether you already have club or school sports experience or are simply interested in learning the sport. The exact program will be based on your wishes, but playing basketball together will stay the main focus.
We look forward to seeing you!
Instructor: Julian Beckmann
Start: April 2, 2025, Wednesdays
Period: Until July 23, 2025
Location: Sports hall at the Rheingaugymnasium, Geisenheim
Time: 8:00–10:00 pm
Registration in Stud.IP
The number of places is limited. If the course is full, you will be placed on the waiting list and will automatically move up when a place becomes available.
Functional Fitness
Interested in a varied workout session where you can improve your strength, dynamics, flexibility and coordination? In functional fitness training, we achieve this through exercises with your own body weight, as well as the use of TRX sling trainers, battle ropes, slam balls, resistance bands and much more. By varying the sequence of exercises and adapting the exercise and break times, no two training sessions are the same. This ensures variety and new training stimuli, for both beginners and advanced athletes! *If you have any pre-existing conditions, especially joint and back problems, you should seek medical advice beforehand.
Trainer:Mark Hoffstaedter, Fitnesstrainer
Start: April 24, 2025, Thursdays
Period: 8 sessions, ending July 3, 2025
Location: Old gymnastics hall at the Rheingaugymnasium, Geisenheim
Time: 7:00 to 7:45 pm
Registration in Stud.IP - from April 3, 2025
The number of places is limited. If the course is full, you will be placed on the waiting list and will automatically move up when a place becomes available.
Football – FC Campus
The FC Campus football course is aimed at anyone who enjoys playing football, whether club or recreational players. Football offers students a good change of pace and the chance to make friend with students in different semesters and programs, both on and off the pitch.
We also have a number of events such as football tournaments, matches against other universities (if dates are available) and the annual match against the wine team, which we try to organize during the semester.
So if you're up for a bit of extra-curricular football, come along and have some fun at FC Campus!
Trainer: Elias Brämer
Monday session:
- Start: April 7, 2025
- Location: SV 1919 Johannisberg, Johannisberg
- Time: 7:00–9:00 pm
Wednesday session:
- Start: April 2, 2025
- Location: Rheingau Stadion, Geisenheim,
- Time: 6:30–8:00 pm
Period: Summer semester 2025
Registration in Stud.IP
HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training
High Intensity Interval Training combines short, high-intensity exercise phases with short recovery phases. HIIT improves maximum oxygen supply and leads to increased calorie consumption during and after training as well as effective muscle building thanks to the simultaneous use of several muscle groups. To ensure a holistic workout, the HIIT units are complemented with stability and core exercises. Mobility and stretching exercises are done during the warm ups and cool downs. As everyone can determine the intensity of the individual exercises and training units themselves, this training is suitable for almost all levels*. I look forward to seeing you!
* If you have any pre-existing conditions, especially joint and back problems, you should seek medical advice beforehand.
Trainer: Mark Hoffstaedter, Fitnesstrainer
Start: April 24, 2025, Thursdays
Period: 8 sessions until July 3, 2025
Location: Old gynastics hall at the Rheingaugymnasium, Geisenheim
Time: 7:50–8:30 pm
Registration in Studi.IP- from April 3, 2025
The number of places is limited. If the course is full, you will be placed on the waiting list and will automatically move up when a place becomes available.
Swimming
This swimming course is aimed at advanced swimmers who want to improve their technique and endurance.
The course is not suitable for beginners: You should be able to swim at least 200 m at a time in two different swimming strokes.
Trainer: Mechthild Fröhlich
Start: April 23, 2025, Wednesdays
Period: 8 sessions, ending July 2, 2025
Location: Rheingaubad, Geisenheim
Time: 6:15–7:30 pm
Registration inStud.IP- from April 3, 2025
The number of places is limited. If the course is full, you will be placed on the waiting list and will automatically move up when a place becomes available.
Trail Running
Trail running is becoming increasingly popular. Running off-road not only requires increased concentration, but also rewards you with unforgettable experiences in nature. Marcus Blenke's trail running course is aimed at all runners and nature lovers who want to learn the basic techniques of trail running.
An efficient uphill and downhill technique saves energy and is easy on the joints. Different running techniques are part of the course program, supplemented by balancing and strengthening exercises for a long-term and safe running practice – A perfect introduction to the world of trail running!
The course is not performance-oriented, but focuses on improving endurance, flexibility, coordination and strengthening muscles, while at the same time providing a shared experience and reducing stress in the great outdoors.
Trainer:Marcus Blenke, Sports Therapist
Start: April 10, 2025, Thursdays
Period: until July 10, 2025
Meeting Point: Wanderparkplatz Hochzeitswald in 65375 Oestrich
Coordinates:https://maps.app.goo.gl/GMa7iekuQmtf6ccdA
Time: 6:30–7:30 Uhr
Registration in Stud.IP- from April 3, 2025
The number of places is limited. If the course is full, you will be placed on the waiting list and will automatically move up when a place becomes available.
Ultimate Frisbee
We are ULTIMATE GEISENHEIM, the university's Ultimate Frisbee team! Ultimate Frisbee is a dynamic, fast-paced team sport that combines elements of handball, basketball and American football – played without referees, contactless and fair. We focus on the fun of the game – whether you're a beginner or experienced player, everyone is welcome! We train every week and those who want to can also take part in tournaments from time to time. Fancy some action, team spirit and fair competition? Then come along and throw with us!
Trainer:Tim Heinzel
Monday session:
- Start: April 7, 2025
- Location: Rheingau Stadion, Geisenheim
- Time: 7:00–9:00 pm
If the weather is bad, the session will take place from8:00 to 10:00 pm in the hall.
Thursday session:
- Start: April 3, 2025
- Location: Rheingau Stadion, Geisenheim
- Time: 6:00–8:00 pm
Period: Summer semester 2025
Registration inStud.IP
Volleyball
The volleyball course is for anyone who wants to play a few rounds, with or without previous experience. Our aim is to play some good games and have a fun time together.
Trainer:Ferdinand Mauritz
Start: April 9, 2025, Wednesdays
Period: until July 23, 2025
Location: Sports hall at the Rheingaugymnasium, Geisenheim
Time: 8:00–10:00 pm
Registration in Stud.IP
The number of places is limited. If the course is full, you will be placed on the waiting list and will automatically move up when a place becomes available.
Contemporary Dance
Together we will analyze movements in a creative process, think up new body movements and train effectively along the way.
This is an open space for joyful experimentation. Influences from modern, jazz and hip hop can merge. The aim is to create a choreography by the end of the semester.
Everyone is welcome: It's all about a dance experience and the joy of dancing together.
Trainer:Maria Gracjasz
Start: April 8, 2025
Period: until the end of the lecture period
Location: HS 10
Time: from 7:00 pm or 7:30 pm, until around 9:00 pm
Equipment needed: Yoga mat
Registration in Stud.IP- from April 3, 2025
The number of places is limited. If the course is full, you will be placed on the waiting list and will automatically move up when a place becomes available.
Cooperations
Turnerschaft Geisenheim (TSG) – Free Participation in the Complete Program
You can now take part in all the activities offered by Turnerschaft Geisenheim free of charge.
You do not have to pay a membership fee – the costs are covered by the university.
How to take part:
Please present your valid student ID to the trainer without being asked. This is all you need to do to join in, but your name will be added to the registration list for adminstrative purposes.
Sports Courses Offered by Hochschule RheinMain
Students at Hochschule Geisenheim University can take part in university sports offered at Hochschule RheinMain in Wiesbaden.
You simply need to register online and enter ‘HS Geisenheim student’ where it asks for your status.
Booking is possible at any time provided there is still capacity.
Cooperations with Local Gyms
Benefits of the Cooperation
By presenting a student ID card or a confirmation letter from the University Sports Office, HGU students and employees only need to pay €19 to register at the gym (instead of the standard €39 registration fee).
The weekly membership fee for HGU students and employees costs just €9.99, and the subscription can be cancelled monthly from the moment it starts. Membership includes use of the cardio and strength-training equipment at each of the three gyms, which are located in Oestrich-Winkel and Wiesbaden Biebrich.
What's Included in the Membership
- Cardio equipment
- Strength training equipment (machines and free weights)
- GYM80 machines (Made In Germany)
- Air-conditioned training rooms
- NO industry-standard annual trainer/service fees
- Free water fountains
- Free parking in barrier-protected parking lots
About AFC Fitness/David Fitness/Halle46
We offer professional expertise and high-quality training equipment at fair and transparent prices. At our gyms, we attach particular importance to high-quality equipment and the training of our employees to ensure that they will be able to assist you with your individual training based on the latest science. The friendly and casual atmosphere in the studio also helps to create a perfect environment for you to achieve your fitness goals.
Additional Contract Information
HGU students have the opportunity to pause their membership for up to three months a year free of charge, allowing them to stay flexible during the semester break.
There is also the option to book additional upgrades, including access to our sauna and/or functional training courses.
Getting Started
Arrange a free trial session either by phone (06723 885 885) or via the website: www.afc-fitness.de.
clever fit Geisenheim, Industriestraße 40, 65366 Geisenheim
- €29.90 monthly fee with a valid student ID
- One-time registration fee of €49.90
- Service fee of €29.90 every six months
Contact: Website and telephone (+49 (0) 6722 4025125)
Courses and Clubs in Geisenheim and the Surrounding Area
TSG Geisenheim (gymnastics and other sports)
Blaubachstraße 12
65366 Geisenheim
E-mail | Website | Schedule
TGR Rüdesheim (gymnastics and other sports)
Kaiserstraße 6A
65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein
Website | Schedule
WSV Geisenheim (rowing and canoeing)
E-mail | Website | Summer schedule | Winter schedule
Judo Club Geisenheim e.V.
Lehnstraße 10
65366 Geisenheim
Website
Ju-Jutsu Dojo Geisenheim e.V.
Eisenbahnstrasse 1
65375 Oestrich-Winkel
Website
Rheingauer Schwimmclub RSC (swimming)
Gutenbergstraße 15
65375 Oestrich-Winkel
E-mail | Website
Shodan-Do Karate Geisenheim e.V.
Dr.-Schramm-Straße 1
65366 Geisenheim
Website
Shotokan-Karate-Dojo Rüdesheim e.V.
E-mail | Website | Tel.: 06722 910668
Tauchclub Oktopus Rüdesheim e.V. (diving)
Mauerackerweg 3
65366 Geisenheim
E-mail | Website | Tel.: +49 17128 67885
Tennis und Badminton Club Eltville 1951 e.V.
E-mail | Website | Tel.: 0151 2004 8593
Tennisclub Geisenheim-Marienthal e.V.
Marienthaler Straße 1a
65366 Geisenheim
E-mail | Website | Tel.: 06722 71210
Tischtennisverein TTV Eibingen 1960 e.V. (table tennis)
E-mail | Website | Tel.: 0157 58239354
General Information
The University Sports Office has four mountain bikes available to rent. If you are interested in renting a mountain bike, please contact us via e-mail to arrange an appointment: hochschulsport(at)hs-gm.de
Registration:
You need to register for your desired sports course via StudIP.
The courses are set up online for each new semester, and the participants from the previous semester are deleted. You can register again at the beginning of each semester.
You will be informed via e-mail when you can register for the courses.
Waiting List:
There is a limit to the number of participants for some courses. There is, however, a waiting list.
Paid Courses:
Registration is always binding for courses for which a fee is charged. Please note that if you do not pay the course fees on time, we will unfortunately have to remove you from the list so that others can take your place.
Fees:
Students – €20.00
Staff members – €50.00
The courses comprise around 7 to 10 total sessions.
Currently, there are no paid courses on offer.
Last updated: 14.03.2024
The range of sports offered by the local sports clubs in and around Geisenheim is varied and professional. The membership fees for these clubs are usually in the double-digit range for a whole year.
Please contact the clubs directly to find out more and apply to become a member. You can find the contact details of some clubs on the University Sports page.
You are also welcome to contact the University Sports Coordinator if you have any questions or would like support.
Accident Insurance for Students
Students of Hochschule Geisenheim University are only covered by statutory accident insurance if they attend official university sports courses organised by Hochschule Geisenheim University during the specified times and under the direction of an official university sports instructor. The same applies to official competitions in which Hochschule Geisenheim University participates as an adh member.
Accidents must be immediately reported to the Admissions Office and the University Sports Coordinator.
There is no insurance cover for students outside of the situation described above.
Accident Insurance for Employees and Guests
Employees of Hochschule Geisenheim University use the university sports program outside of their working hours. If an accident occurs when attending the university sports program, it cannot be considered an accident at work or on duty and is therefore not covered by statutory accident insurance. Employees and guests of Hochschule Geisenheim University who use the university sports program are not covered by the university's statutory accident insurance.
Forms
Information on Partner Associations
The OLYMPIASTÜTZPUNKT HESSEN is service organization that is sponsored by the Landessportbundes Hessen e.V. (Hesse's Sports Federation) and is part of the promotion of elite sport by the German Olympic Sports Confederation. The The services offered by Olympiastützpunkt Hessen are available to the central olympic organizations and their state athletes. These services include sports medicine, training support, biomechanical and performance diagnostics and, last but not least, career coordination for athletes, i.e. career counselling and environment management. The extended range of services includes the "Haus der Athleten" sports residency. Around 400 top athletes from over 20 different sports are currently being served by the organization.
The Allgemeine Deutsche Hochschulsportverband (ADH), or the German University Sports Federation, is the umbrella organization for university sports institutions in Germany. Over 190 universities, around 2.4 million students and 550,000 employees are currently members of ADH. In addition to advocating for the interests of its member universities, the ADH is active in the area of national and international competitive sport, qualification, and knowledge management.
