Sport in the SPC

The renovation and extension of the sports facilities have provided the best possible preconditions for wheelchair athletes and able-bodied athletes to train and compete. The sports arena comprises the following facilities:

• Outdoor athletics facilities with eight lanes
• Timing tower
• Football pitch: 100 m x 64 m
• Tennis courts
• Spacious tent providing weather protection

The triple-sized sports hall can be divided down the middle and has an extendable stand. The sports hall can be used for any type of event and is suitable for multifunctional use.

The courts are open from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm, or dusk, from April to October (weather-dependent) .

The courts must be booked in advance.

The roller training hall next to the sports arena by the Swiss Paraplegic Centre is open to all athletes with a spinal cord injury. This is where top-ranking, recreational, and up-and-coming athletes train under one roof all year round.

The training facilities opened in December 2019 and offer:

• Training rollers for 20 racing wheelchairs
• Training rollers for 12 hand bikes
• Performance measurement station
• Changing rooms and toilets
• Two massage beds
• Wall bars
• Workshop for adjusting equipment independently and repairing training equipment

Admission

The roller training hall is available to all athletes with a spinal cord injury. Admission is by badge only. Please contact the Swiss Paraplegics Association (by sending an e-mail to spv@spv.ch) to apply for an admission badge.

Opening times

Monday to Sunday from 6 am to 10 pm