What is the idea behind “Gemeinsam läuft's - International” (“Move forward together – international”)?

Our sports club - Lauftreff Recklinghausen - has a new offer for people with a migration background and refugees: Join us for Nordic Walking, where you can explore the city and practice German at the same time! Outdoor exercise is the perfect way to have fun and stay healthy. At the same time, you can make new contacts while walking and learn more about the city of Recklinghausen.

Who can join?

The course is suitable for beginners and those who want to return to walking. You will learn the technique of Nordic Walking step by step.

What will we do?

From March to June 2025 there will be 10 guided walking tours. Each tour takes you to a different interesting place in the city. You can:

• discover the city of Recklinghausen and its surroundings
• practise your German while walking and
• learn about culture, sport and everyday life

You will receive a brief language guide for each tour. It contains important words and phrases related to the tour and the training.

What do you need to bring?

• Good spirits!
• Sports shoes and sports clothing, if you have any. Comfortable everyday clothes are okay for the beginning.
• You can borrow Nordic Walking sticks from us. Please let us know your height when you register, so we can provide the right sticks for you.

 When and where do we meet?

• The course starts on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 15:00 at the Volkshochschule Recklinghausen, Herzogswall 17. At this first meeting, as part of the regular “Sprachcafé”, we will get to know each other.
• From March 13, we will meet every Thursday at 17:00 at the Volkshochschule, Herzogswall 17, for the Nordic Walking tours.
• Each tour lasts about an hour.

The next dates, starting at 17:00, are scheduled for ...

• March 13, March 20, March 27
• April 10, April 24
• May 08, May 15, May 22
• June 05, June 12

How much does it cost?

The course is free of charge. With this offer, we like to encourage you to attend regularly.

How can I register?

Please register by March 6, 2025 via the e-mail address lauftreff-geli@posteo.de with the following information

• first and last name:
• age:
• height (important for the length of the sticks):
• telephone number:
• place of residence:

What is Nordic Walking?

Nordic Walking comes from Finland. You use two special walking sticks. They swing alongside your body as you walk. The technique can be learned in a short time. The training keeps you fit, is fun and reduces stress.

Interested in running?

If you prefer running instead of Nordic Walking, we have several running groups in our sports club! Everyone is welcome, whether you are a beginner or returning to running. Here, you can quickly make contact with other club members, socialize and improve your fitness. However, you should already be able to run for one hour without stopping.

How does it work?

• We have running groups at different speeds. This way, you are sure to find a group that suits your fitness level.
•  Each group is accompanied by an instructor. They can adjust the route, pace and breaks to suit all runners.
•  All groups return after about an hour.

 When and where do the runners start?

We meet regularly every Tuesday at 19:00 at the Hohenhorst stadium, Am Stadion 1, 45659 Recklinghausen.

Would you like to join a course for beginners?

• On April 1, 2025, starting at 19:00, a course for beginners and returners will begin. We meet at the Hohenhorst stadium, Am Stadion 1, 45659 Recklinghausen.
• Each tour lasts about an hour.
•  We alternate between running and walking. From week to week we run longer and the walking breaks become shorter.

 How much does it cost?

 Participation is free until the end of June. After that, you can become a member of the Lauftreff for just €25 per year.

How can I register for a running group?

Please send us an e-mail to: lautreff-re@web.de

• first and last name:
•  age:
•  telephone number:
•  place of residence:

"Move forward together – international”

A project of the Kreissportbund Recklinghausen, organized by Lauftreff Recklinghausen e.V., Postfach 101030, 45610 Recklinghausen.

Sponsored by Kreissportbund Recklinghausen, dem Deutschen Olympischen Sportbund (DOSB),  Landessportbund Nordrhein-Westfalen and Bundesministerium des Innern und für Heimat.

We look forward to seeing you!

Are you interested in other sports?

Soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball, athletics, gymnastics, table tennis, gymnastics, badminton and much more.

Over 110 sports clubs in Recklinghausen offer a wide range of sports.

You can find all the offers here on the website of the Recklinghausen City Sports Association. There you will find a contact person, the club's homepage and telephone numbers.