University Sports
Welcome to the University Sports Program at Hochschule Ruhr West. Below you’ll find information about available activities and the latest updates related to university sports.
University Sports
Whether you're chasing ambitious fitness goals or just enjoy being active now and then – the University Sports team has the right offer for you.
Our goal is to break down social barriers through sports, strengthen the sense of community as Team HRW, and help you stay fit and healthy.
Longboard Dancing & Freestyle
Surfing the Streets – Discover What’s Possible on Four Wheels
Experience summer on a surfboard with wheels! Longboarding isn’t just a dynamic alternative to cycling — it brings that laid-back surf vibe straight to the pavement.
In this course, you’ll learn the basics: safe riding, braking, carving, and cruising. And if you're up for more, we’ll take it further. Think flowing movements, wind in your face, and maybe you’ve already seen it on Instagram: elegant step sequences, spins, and tricks that turn cruising into an art form — Longboard Dancing & Freestyle.
Sport | Longboard Dancing and Freestyle |
Instructors | Nate Migel and Franzi Katona |
| When | Mondays from 5:30–7:00 PM |
| Where | HRW Campus Mülheim |
| Who Can Join | All HRW students and staff |
| No Experience Needed! | Everyone is welcome — no prior skills required. |
| Group Size | Max. 10 participants per course to ensure quality |
| Fee | 5,00 Euro |
| Payment Details |
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| What to Bring | Sporty or casual clothes, sturdy shoes, and if available: helmet and pads. If you have your own board, feel free to bring it – otherwise, boards will be provided. |
Register by April 21, 2025
Still not sure what it’s all about? Let the videos speak for themselves:
🌐 longboard-ruhrgebiet.de
📸 Instagram: @longboardruhrgebiet
Football Courses
Football Meetup
Our football courses kick off on March 26 and 27, 2025. The courses take place once a week on Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Tengelmann Arena in Sportpark Styrum. Both courses are free of charge, designed for an average of 12 participants each, and are aimed at HRW students.
To ensure university affiliation, registration must be completed through our registration form. Standard personal data will be collected – especially the student ID number. Registration is only allowed via the form using the official HRW email address to exclude external participants.
The course description will be provided as an attachment. You’ll find all further details there.
| Sport: | Football |
| When: | Wednesdays from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Thursdays from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Start: March 26 or March 27, 2025) |
| Where: | Tengelmann Arena, Sportpark Styrum |
| Who: | HRW students |
| Requirements: | Registration only via the official registration form HRW email address and student ID required |
| Participants: | Average of 12 per course |
Registration deadline: March 20, 2025
Outdoor-Fitness at Kahlenberg
Outdoor-Fitness
For everyone who loves fitness, the university sports program offers our popular outdoor fitness course starting Monday, March 24, 2025, every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Kahlenberg sports field. Everyone can join regardless of fitness level – all are welcome! The course is open to HRW students and staff.
Registration is also done via the registration form. You will receive a course description including payment details, as a small participation fee of 5 euros applies. The payment reference should be Outdoor Fitness at Kahlenberg. Once payment is made, your spot in the course is confirmed. Registration deadline: March 17, 2025
| Sport: | Outdoor-Fitness |
| When: | Mondays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (Start: March 24, 2025) |
| Where: | Sports field at Kahlenberg |
| Who: | HRW students and staff |
| Requirements: | Registration via registration form required Participation fee: 5 euros (payment details in course description) Payment reference: Outdoor Fitness at Kahlenberg |
Registration deadline: March 17, 2025
Joint Programs with University of Duisburg-Essen
The new program from the University of Duisburg-Essen is here — especially worth noting are the sports trips!
University of Duisburg-Essen
University Sports
Campus Duisburg: Forsthausweg 2, 47057 Duisburg, Building LD 113
Phone: +49 203 379-2256 | Fax: +49 203 379-5522
Campus Essen: Schützenbahn 70, 45127 Essen, Room SM 103
Phone: +49 201 183-7356
Dear sports enthusiasts,
Our program for the upcoming lecture-free period I 2025 (February 3 – April 13, 2025) is now open for booking:
https://www.uni-due.de/hochschulsport/
As always, it includes both tried-and-true courses as well as exciting new offerings.
Some courses are already quite popular, but there are still spots available.
On May 10, 2025, our popular Spinning Marathon will take place again:
https://www.buchsys.de/due/angebote/aktueller_zeitraum_1/Spinning-Marathon_10_05_25.html
And not only can you book sports courses and workshops through University Sports, but also sports trips:
https://www.uni-due.de/hochschulsport/sportreisen
Enjoy browsing and trying out the offerings!
Your University Sports Team
University Sports Office
University of Duisburg-Essen
Campus Essen, Schützenbahn 70
45127 Essen
SPORTS IN DUISBURG AND ESSEN
FULL ACCESS TO ALL SPORTS COURSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG-ESSEN
Find more courses and registration options on the University of Duisburg-Essen Hochschulsport website.
Sign up for your favorite sports! Highlights include:
- American Football
- Badminton
- Strength Training
- Japanese Martial Arts
- Swimming
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Table Tennis
- Dance Classes
- Yoga
SPORT IN MÜLHEIM
HRW Women's Workout
Stronger Together
Feel the power of belonging and sisterhood – through movement, motivation, and mutual support.
Are you ready to take a step for yourself?
Maybe it’s been a while since you exercised. Maybe you feel unsure, or think that working out isn’t for you. Time to leave those doubts behind! This course is here to inspire you, help you discover your inner strength, and bring joy back into movement.
Your workout. Your pace. Your journey.
Empowered women empower women – train in an uplifting and supportive group, free from pressure or performance goals. Just freedom, lightness, and fresh air. Feel the wind on the rooftop of Mülheim, enjoy the open sky, and move in a safe, welcoming environment that’s all about you.
No pressure. No comparison. Just well-being.
A 15-week program – more than just a workout
Feel the transformation: Each session builds your strength, flexibility, and health.
Embrace self-love: Develop body awareness, improve posture, and rediscover the joy of movement.
Grow together: Become part of a motivated community of women who uplift and support one another on their journey.
Start now. This is your space.
It’s not about perfection – it’s about how good it feels to move at your own pace and to be proud of what you achieve.
Sign up and discover how empowering it feels to be active.
We’re excited to support you on your journey.
| Sport: | Women's Workout – Stronger Together: Your path to more movement and well-being |
| Instructor: | Juliana Engelen |
| When: | Wednesdays, 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM (March 5 – June 4, 2025 | 15 sessions) |
| Where: | Rooftop parking deck, HRW Campus Mülheim Duisburger Straße 100, 45479 Mülheim an der Ruhr |
| Who: | Studierende und Beschäftigte der HRW |
| Requirements: | None! Everyone is warmly welcome. |
| Group size: | Max. 12 participants per course – for a high-quality experience |
Registration deadline:
February 28, 2025
Register now!
BEWEGTE PAUSE [Energizing Break]
For HRW Staff Only
Say goodbye to fatigue, tension, and lack of focus at your desk!
The University Sports Team is once again offering the popular “Active Break” sessions for all HRW employees in 2025.
Every Tuesday starting January 7, 2025, you can join this short movement break during your workday. The 15-minute sessions include exercises to mobilize, stabilize, strengthen, stretch, and relax your muscles. No need to change clothes — it's designed to fit easily into your work routine. And yes, it counts as working time!
Building | Floor | Time |
3 | Open Area -2nd Fl. | 11:30 AM |
2 | Open Area -3rd Fl. | 12:00 PM |
3 | Open Area -2nd Fl. | 12:30 PM |
Want to give it a try?
Register via the form or email us directly at
hochschulsport@hs-ruhrwest.de
SPORT IN BOTTROP
Sports and Fitness in Bottrop
All HRW students and staff can take advantage of a wide range of fitness courses offered by our cooperation partner Kraftwerk Sport und Fitness GmbH in Bottrop!
Whether you're looking to build endurance, gain muscle, or simply enjoy working out with friends and colleagues — you’re warmly welcome at Kraftwerk Sport und Fitness GmbH.
Monthly Fees:
Students: €30
Staff: €35
The monthly membership includes:
Full use of the sauna and wellness area
Unlimited drinks (drink flat rate)
Membership is cancelable on a monthly basis, helping avoid long-term financial commitments — especially for students. It is valid for both HRW campuses.
Proof of university affiliation (student or staff ID) is required at sign-up — and you’re good to go!
Got questions?
Feel free to reach out: hochschulsport@hs-ruhrwest.de
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WETTKÄMPFE
Competitions
The university sports department welcomes and supports the participation of HRW members in competitions, even though full reimbursement of costs unfortunately cannot be provided.
However, individual grants for covering entry fees are possible.
If you're interested in receiving support for competition participation, feel free to contact us at: hochschulsport@hs-ruhrwest.de
Overview of current competitions organized by the German University Sports Federation (ADH):
Event calendar – ADH (Allgemeiner Deutscher Hochschulsportverband)