Exciting 'SCL Power-Check': Children defy challenges in the Aumatt Stadium
Exciting 'SCL Power-Check': Children defy challenges in the Aumatt Stadium
Baden-Baden has again opened an important chapter in the promotion of child health. On the occasion of the "SCL Power-Check-the Sparkasse Cup" on September 8, 2024, many young athletes between 4 and 11 years were able to measure their strength and at the same time set a sign against overweight. A remarkable fact: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 29 percent of children are affected by overweight in the age group of 7 to 9 year olds, and the trend is rising.
It is particularly surprising that the overweight trend among boys is even more pronounced, where 31 percent are affected, while the girls have 28 percent overweight. The Initiative of the SCL Heel in Baden-Baden aims to counteract this alarming state. However, the event cannot replace the lack of equipment with sports halls and school offers in the city for years.sports event with challenges
The competition took place in bright sunshine despite rainy preconditions that the event had endangered twice. The children were faced with a challenge, because the train in the Aumatt Stadium, although renovated, was without lines of marking. Instead, simple hats had to be used to record the lanes and the goal. However, this creative solution did not cause frustration; Rather, she promoted a relaxed, almost festive mood that was reminiscent of a children's birthday.
The disciplines of the competition included sprint, long jump, ball throw and cross -country skiing. It was heartwarming to see how the youngest participants, like four -year -old Ela, thought of the trophies with hope. The entertaining competition not only was very well received by the children, but also created nostalgic memories among many parents who had taken part in earlier power checks.
The atmosphere in the stadium was lively and contagious. With every round, the children were cheered on by their parents in the stands. The stadium moderator heated up the mood by asking the children about their expectations, whereupon an enthusiastic "Jaaaaa" came back. The starting shot was taken in a child -proof way, far from the loud signal noises of a real starting pistol.
a competition with tradition
The "SCL Power Check" has long been more than just a sporadic competition; He has established himself as a tradition for over 28 years in which generations of children come together on the Aumatt slopes. Helmut Schleh, a father who had participated as a child himself, delighted the crowd with memories of his first trophy, which he proudly accepted. This year both of his daughters were also able to win a trophy, which strengthens the family tradition.
The winners of the different categories reflect the diversity of the talents and the enthusiasm of the children. The little athletes were visibly proud of their performance and the trophies they won. In a carefree moment after the cup handover, those present expressed the desire to carry out the event again in the coming year on a Saturday, which was unanimously affirmed.
where the public presence and commitment to the urgently needed focus on children meet health -promoting activities, a positive development can be seen. With the energy of the SCL Heel, not only the sport lives on, but also hope for a generation of healthy, active children.