Austrian Sports Badge


The Austrian Sports Badge is a decoration presented for physical fitness by the Republic of Austria.

History

The Austrian Sports Badge was created in 1920 as a sports badge, similar to other sports badges offered by Germany or Sweden.
The decoration is awarded in gold, silver, and bronze.
The Austrian Sports Badge can also awarded to juveniles and to handicapped persons with special requirements.

Requirements

Requirements vary according to age, gender, and the class.
GroupSectionDisciplines
1Swimming200 or 300 meters swimming, consecutive swim
2Jumping powerHigh jump, long jump, pommel horse, leapfrog
3Speed60/100/400 meter run
4Physical strengthStone put or shot-put
5Endurance2.000/5.000 meters run, 10/20 kilometers march, 10/20 kilometers bicycling, 10/15 kilometers cross-country skiing

The badge

There is a basic and an advanced badge depending on the physical fitness of the participant. The age classes are separated in three divisions that are denoted by the Olympic noble metals:
For youth there are only three classes; Bronze, Silver and Gold. The level of the badge is calculated with both age, gender and level of physical fitness.
Upon successful completion of the requirements, a certificate and the badge as cloth patch are awarded. Receiving the award as a metal badge is optional. Depending on regulations, the badge may be worn on uniforms.
Repetitive completions of the award are indicated by numbers on the award.

Ribbon bars

An official Austrian ribbon for the badge does not exist.
LevelGoldSilverBronze
Youth
Basic
Advanced

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