Sports pour tous - Young people

The "Sports pour Tous" season begins on 1 October and ends on 15 July of the following year.

The youth programme (for ages 4 to 16, with exceptions for some classes) includes over 30 different sporting activities, such as breakdancing, skateboarding, ice skating, bike riding, weight training, multisports, futsal, Zumba, fitness, restorative fitness, jogging, aikido, volleyball, beach volley ball, badminton, triathlon, table tennis, billiards, chess, archery.

Participation in the classes for young people is free. However, registration with the City's Service Sports and written parental consent is required for all classes.

Registration

Participation in the classes for young people is free. However, registration with the City's Service Sports and written parental consent is required for all classes. All participants acknowledge and accept that they will be taking part at their own risk.

Registration for the 2025-2026 "Sports pour tous" programme will be officially opened to anyone who is interested in taking part, in the following order of priority:

  1. from Monday, 8 September 2025: residents of Luxembourg City;
  2. from Wednesday, 17 September 2025: residents of other municipalities who registered in the previous season;
  3. from Wednesday, 24 September 2025: everyone else.

Applications submitted at the wrong time will be rejected.

You can sign up and begin taking classes at any time during the season (subject to availability). If you are registered for one or more courses offered during the "autumn-winter" period that are continued during the "spring-summer" period, you do not need to re-register (for the "spring-summer" period) for that year!

Before signing up, please take note of the fees that are currently applicable, as well as the conditions for participation in the "Sports pour tous" programme.

For further information about classes and/or registration, please contact the Service Sports directly (Tel.: 4796-4415 or 4796-4414 / sportpourtous@vdl.lu).

Form(s) to be completed

Sports pour tous – Spring / Summer Programme 2026

Via online form

Non-authenticated method, manual signing and sending

The application must be sent by 15 July 2026

Tax regulations

Article 1 – Sports for young people (aged 4 to 16)

Participation in youth classes is free. Registration, along with parental consent, is required.

Article 2. Sports for adults (aged 16+)

Prices for adult classes are as follows:

for residents of Luxembourg City
per class and per season: €40

for residents of other municipalities
per class and per season: €80

Adult enrolment is limited to 12 classes per season. "Special classes", which are offered on an ad hoc basis, are billed separately and are not included in the 12-class restriction mentioned above.
Registration will not be considered effective until the required registration fees have been paid.

Article 3. Sports for seniors (aged 55+)

Seniors may attend one class in the seniors programme for free each season. Additional classes will be billed as follows:

for residents of Luxembourg City
per class and per season: €40

for residents of other municipalities
per class and per season: €80

Registration for senior activities is limited to 12 classes per season. "Special classes", which are offered on an ad hoc basis, are billed separately and are not included in the 12-class restriction mentioned above.
Seniors may attend classes in the adult sports programme, provided they pay the fees set out in Article 2.
Registration will not be considered effective until the required registration fees have been paid.

Article 4. Refunds

Registration fees will only be refunded upon presentation of a medical certificate confirming that the participant is unable to attend the classes.
Refunds will be prorated based on the number of full months remaining until the end of the season; partial months will not be refunded. The season begins on 1 October and ends on 15 July of the following year.
Registration fees will not be refunded if a class is cancelled due to force majeure, the unavailability of an instructor, or the unavailability of facilities.

Article 5. Changing classes

Participants may change classes during the season, provided that (i) places are available in the class that they wish to switch to, (ii) the price of the class that they wish to switch to is the same, and (iii) the class that they wish to switch to is part of the same programme (adults or seniors).

Terms and conditions of participation

1. The 2025–2026 "Sports pour tous" season begins on 1 October 2025 and ends on 15 July 2026. The season is divided into two parts – autumn/winter, and spring/summer – with each featuring activities that are suited to the time of year: 

- Autumn/winter: 01/10/2025 to 29/03/2026

- Spring/summer: 13/04/2026 to 15/07/2026

2. Advance registration with the City's Service Sports is required for all classes. All participants acknowledge and accept that they will be taking part at their own risk. 

3. You can sign up and begin taking classes at any time during the season (subject to availability). If you are registered for one or more courses offered during the "autumn-winter" period that are continued during the "spring-summer" period, you do not need to re-register (for the "spring-summer" period) for that year!

4. The fees for participating in the classes organised by the Service Sports have been set by the Municipal Council, and are listed in Luxembourg City's Tax Regulations (Règlement-Taxe). All classes are billed in accordance with the current tax regulations. Participation in adult and senior classes is permitted only after payment of the applicable registration fee. 

5. Participation in the classes for young people (ages 4–16) is free of charge but, for these classes, parental consent is required. 

6. People aged 55 and over are entitled to one free class per season in the "seniors" programme (with the exception of "special classes").

7. Registration for the adult and senior programmes is now limited to 12 classes per season. "Special classes", which are offered on an ad hoc basis, are billed separately and are not included in the 12-class restriction mentioned above. 

8. To guarantee the quality of the classes, age restrictions are strictly enforced. Applications submitted by persons who do not comply with the age restrictions will be rejected or cancelled. 

9. To be able to take part in water-based activities at Luxembourg City's public pools and teaching pools, participants must purchase an entry ticket at the entrance to the pool (Bonnevoie or Badanstalt), or at the Bierger-Center. Tickets are priced at the ordinary rate for municipal swimming pools. 

10. City of Luxembourg staff are eligible for the same rates as Luxembourg City residents upon presentation of valid staff ID (carte de légitimation). 

11. Refugees with International Protection Applicant (IPA) status may take part in the programme free of charge. The required forms must be requested from the Service Sports. The Service Sports will process such applications on a case-by-case basis. 

12. On public holidays, all classes are cancelled.

13. Anyone who has registered for the current season can take part in the reduced "Sports pour tous" programme free of charge during the following school holidays: - Easter break: 30/03/2026–12/04/2026 - Pentecost break: 25/05/2026–31/05/2026, and during the - summer break: 16/07/2026–30/09/2026.

14. Participants may change classes during the season, provided that (i) places are available in the class that they wish to switch to, (ii) the price of the class that they wish to switch to is the same, and (iii) the class that they wish to switch to is part of the same programme (adults or seniors).

15. Registrations may be cancelled. However, registration fees will only be refunded upon presentation of a medical certificate confirming that the participant is unable to attend the classes. Refunds will be prorated based on the number of full months remaining until the season. To change classes or cancel a class, participants should inform the Service Sports in writing (sportpourtous@vdl.lu / 90, boulevard de Kockelscheuer, L-1821 Luxembourg).  

16. Appropriate sportswear is required. Participants are asked to arrive on time, change in the changing rooms, adhere to all applicable rules and regulations, and follow all instructions – including safety instructions – given by City of Luxembourg staff. 

17. For further information about classes and/or registration, visit www.vdl.lu, or contact the Service Sports directly (Tel. 4796-4415 or 4796-4414 / sportpourtous@vdl.lu).

Sports activities

  • Break dancing: An acrobatic dance style incorporating moves and sequences performed on the ground.
  • Fitness fiesta: A mix of Latin dance moves, fitness and aerobics, suitable for all levels. This class allows you to unwind, express yourself through dance, and blow off some steam.
  • Zumba: (ages 7 and over): A fun activity that mixes dancing and fitness moves, allowing participants escape from the stress of daily life, let off steam and take control of their health.
  • Aerobics: Fitness and strength training set to music, with sessions alternating between periods of moderate effort and active breaks.
  • Power fitness: High-intensity workouts geared towards increasing muscle strength and improving general fitness.
  • Restorative fitness: Physical exercises set to music and designed to help you relax, using muscle tension and relaxation techniques. Class targeted at people who want to relieve muscle tension after work in order to improve their overall well-being.
  • Gym for all: A general fitness programme with a focus on building muscle strength, improving flexibility, and boosting well-being.
  • Gym girls: Women-only class with workouts specifically designed for female participants.
  • Cycling lessons: The cycling classes are organised in conjunction with the Luxembourg City bike club "La Pédale" Mühlenbach. They are geared towards children aged 4 to 8 who have already learnt to ride a bike without training wheels, and now want to learn basic cycling techniques in a safe environment.
  • Ice-skating classes: Organised jointly with the Kockelscheuer Ice Rink, these classes are intended for children aged 4 to 11, and young people aged 12 to 16. Participants will take their first steps on the ice without fear and learn basic skating techniques.
  • Jogging: Jogging strengthens the cardiovascular system, stimulates the immune system, and relieves stress. When you jogging regularly, your endurance gradually increases, which means that you can run for longer without losing your breath. An ideal training programme is two sessions a week, with each session lasting at least 30 minutes. A pre-session warm-up and a post-session cool-down are essential for optimum results.
  • Football
  • Futsal
  • Mixed recreational sports (ages 8+): A range of different sporting activities to build and maintain all-round fitness.
  • Gym-machine weight training: Specific strength training based on an individual programme. The exercises are performed on new machines and are supervised by qualified instructors.
  • Skateboarding (ages 8 to 16): Skateboarding lessons for young people at the Skate Park in Hollerich. Under the supervision of specially trained instructors, participants will be introduced to basic skateboarding techniques and then given the chance to put them into practice, all in an appropriate setting.
  • Beach volleyball
  • Adaptive multisports (for young people ages 8–16 with or without a disability): Participants will get a chance to discover and try out a range of sporting activities and fun games geared towards people with special needs.
  • Movin'Kids (ages 8 to 12): Physical activities for children with weight management issues. The aim is to get participants to enjoy exercise and develop a sense of achievement in a non-competitive setting.
  • Sports activities organised in conjunction with Luxembourg City sports clubs or associations:
    • Curling, with Curling Club Luxembourg
    • Recreational volleyball, with Volley-Club Belair​
    • Recreational badminton, with Badminton Club Européen
    • Recreational table tennis, with Dësch Tennis Union Lëtzebuerg/Dësch Tennis Amicale Cessange
    • Aïkido (for ages 8+), with Aïkido Club Luxembourg
    • Triathlon, with Triathlon Luxembourg
    • Billiards/pétanque, with Académie de Billard Luxembourg
    • Chess (for ages 6+), with Cercle d'échecs "Gambit" Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
    • Archery (for ages 14+), with "Flèche d'or” archery club