Sport at Charles University ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Sport is an inseparable part of university life. It has enjoyed a long tradition at Charle CU graduates and students have scored many sporting victories. Success, however, is not th of sport. The oft-quoted saying mens sana in corpore sano says it all. It is only fitting University students and staff should benefit from a wide range of sporting opportunities. ****************************************************************************************** * Rector’s Sports Day ****************************************************************************************** The traditional Rector’s Sports Day is an opportunity for students and teaching staff of t Prague faculties to meet members of the public – both on and off the sports field. The Spo a wide range of sporting disciplines. It is not just about winning victory in individual a it is also an opportunity to get some exercise or to take part in a sport simply for enjoy Day website contains a list of the sports grounds and facilities where the events take pla detailed overview of the various sports and the complete programme of the upcoming Rector’ ****************************************************************************************** * University Marathon - Charles University Rector’s Cup ****************************************************************************************** For a truly unique experience, why not join the starting lineup of the Prague Internationa test your endurance against top marathon runners from all over the world. Put together a t people and run that legendary distance of 42 kilometres as a relay race. Apply team strategies and enjoy the exhilarating feeling of elation and fulfilment. The fi Charles University Rector’s Cup took place on 8 May 2011. www.praguemarathon.com [ URL "http://www.praguemarathon.com/"] ****************************************************************************************** * Charles University organizes regular sports afternoons for students with disabilities ****************************************************************************************** On Thursdays during the summer semester, the University’s Centre for Sports Activities of Disabilities organizes regular sports afternoons at the Regatta boathouse in Prague. You c the Spring Table Tennis Tournament or the Opening of the Vltava River, or take a ride down a catamaran, raft or kayak. The boathouse (at Podolské nábřeží 4, Prague 4) has a gym and table. The gym and all the amenities have wheelchair access. www.cuni.cz/UK-1657.html [ URL "http://www.cuni.cz/uk-1657.html"] ****************************************************************************************** * Running with Those That Can’t ****************************************************************************************** The charity Running with Those That Can't (RWTTC) was founded by students of Charles Unive Faculty of Medicine. The founders believe that philanthropy and willingness to help others point for becoming better students, better people and better doctors. Their intention was social taboos which surround people with disabilities in the Czech Republic and help them happier and more satisfying life. The traditional partner of RWTTC is Charles University’s Third Faculty of Medicine in Prag the organizers strive to help children with disabilities become integrated into society an increasing public awareness of their special needs. The run is one of the events held as p International Marathon. www.runningwiththosethatcant.com [ URL "http://www.runningwiththosethatcant.com/"] ****************************************************************************************** * The Motol Mile ****************************************************************************************** The run through the Motol Hospital compound has developed into an enjoyable tradition. Par open to everyone attending the conference held by the University’s Second Faculty of Medic else keen on taking part in a fun and entertaining sporting event. The Motol Mile is organ Institute of Physical Education at Charles University’s Second Faculty of Medicine. http://www.lf2.cuni.cz/info2lf/ustavy/utv/ [ URL "http://www.lf2.cuni.cz/info2lf/ustavy/ut ****************************************************************************************** * University Eights: rowing competition for Prague universities ****************************************************************************************** This event – now entering its third year – is about more than just victory or racing again to achieve the best time. The Vltava River in the heart of the Czech capital comes alive w University Eights, in which current and former students of four Prague institutions compet – the Charles University crew pitting its strength and endurance against crews from the Cz University, the Czech University of Life Sciences and the University of Economics. The fir competition of Prague universities, the University Eights made its debut on 3 June 2011. www.primatorky.cz/u8 [ URL "http://www.primatorky.cz/u8"] ****************************************************************************************** * Czech Academic Games ****************************************************************************************** The Czech Academic Games are an exclusive multi-discipline sports competition held on a re Students of all higher education institutions in the Czech Republic can take part. www.ceskeakademickehry.cz [ URL "http://www.ceskeakademickehry.cz/"] ****************************************************************************************** * Battle on Ice ****************************************************************************************** The Battle on Ice is a unique ice hockey event coordinated by the student organizations of major universities. The first year’s tournament was won by the Charles University team, de from the Czech Technical University, the University of Economics and the University of Lif Battle on Ice has an autumn semi-final and the final stage takes place in the spring. All teams are composed exclusively of students from the four universities. Each team can have member who is a student from another of the universities. www.hokejovabitva.cz [ URL "http://www.hokejovabitva.cz/"]