University sport
BFH offers students and staff a range of sports activities and events. These include training sessions, courses and game tournaments as well as the traditional BFH sports day "the games".
Locations
More information
Memberships
Available from
Semester cards and pay-as-you-go tickets for sports in Biel/Magglingen can be purchased here:
Federal Office of Sport FOSPO in Magglingen
Information Centre
CH-2532 Magglingen
Opening hours: Mon–Sun, 7 am–10 pm
Admission
You must show the instructor your student ID, ID card/passport, semester card or PAYG ticket each time you visit one of the regular training sessions.
Insurance and liability
Participants should ensure that they have adequate insurance and liability cover. Where permitted by law, BFH does not accept any liability in the event of an accident. We recommend that you check your insurance cover before your course begins.
University Sports Bern
On payment of an annual fee, students and staff of BFH in Bern and the surrounding area are entitled to use the facilities of University Sports Bern. All you need is a valid university sports membership card. You will find information about what University Sports Bern has to offer here:
Prices
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Regular training sessions (price per semester) |
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BFH students, BFH employees and FOSPO |
Free of charge |
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10 PAYG tickets for general public |
CHF 50 |
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‘Public’ semester card |
CHF 80 |
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Special courses (6 x 60-minute training sessions) |
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BFH students |
CHF 50 |
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BFH staff and FOSPO |
CHF 75 |
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General public |
CHF 100 |
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Special courses (6 x 90-minute training sessions) |
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BFH students |
CHF 75 |
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BFH staff and FOSPO |
CHF 100 |
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General public |
CHF 150 |
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Watersport courses (5 x 120-minute training sessions) |
5 x 120-minute training sessions | 3 x 120-minute training sessions |
|---|---|---|
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BFH students |
CHF 125 |
CHF 75 |
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BFH staff and FOSPO |
CHF 150 |
CHF 90 |
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Uni Bern and PH Bern students |
CHF 150 |
CHF 90 |
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Uni Bern and PH Bern staff |
CHF 250 |
CHF 150 |
| General public |
CHF 250 |
CHF 150 |
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Tournaments |
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Fee (per team) to be paid at the venue |
CHF 10 |
Discounts
BFH offers a range of different sports at reasonable prices at the locations of Biel, Burgdorf, Magglingen and Zollikofen.
BFH does not offer its own sports portfolio at the Bern location. However, employees and students (including former students) can take part in University Sports Bern.
Dates
Spring semester dates
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Start of Semester |
Monday, 20. February 2023 |
| Start University Sport | Monday, 20. February 2023 |
| No University Sport in Biel / Magglingen «The Games» | Wednesday, 17. Mai 2023 |
| No University Sport in Biel (Wednesday before vor Ascension) | Wednesday, 17. May 2023 |
| No University Sport - Ascension | Thursday, 18. May 2023 |
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End of Semester |
Friday, 2. June 2023 |
| End of University Sport BFH | Friday, 2. June 2023 |
Competitive sports for students
Swiss University Sports is the umbrella organisation for all Swiss university sports bodies. It organises national and international sports events.
Are you interested in the Swiss Universities Championships, the European University Championships/Games (EUC and EUG), the World University Championships or the Winter/Summer Universiade?
For information about taking part in these championships, contact your University Sport Office or see the following websites:
Contact
Office opening hours:
Mon–Thur 9 am–noon/2 pm–4 pm
Fri 9 am–noon
