OVERVIEW: The city of Düsseldorf , in collaboration with the state of North Rhein Westphalia, runs a series of annual mini-tournaments in a multitude of sports for middle and high-school aged children. These are short, one-day events which take place during school hours. The winners of each one-day round usually advance on to another round, until a “state-champion” is determined. The state champion then gets to play for the national championship, held each year in Berlin . Competitions can include table tennis, judo, track and field, soccer, badminton, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, basketball, chess, swimming, rowing and hockey.

EXPECTATIONS: Students must make up all missed work when absent from school due to competitions, parents may be asked to drive to the competitions. 

REGISTRATION: The Coordinator of City Championships registers the participating teams. Students do not have any additional paperwork to fill out.

FEES: None