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.| Group | Section | Disciplines |
| 1 | Swimming | 200 or 300 meters swimming, consecutive swim |
| 2 | Jumping power | High jump, long jump, pommel horse, leapfrog |
| 3 | Speed | 60/100/400 meter run |
| 4 | Physical strength | Stone put or shot-put |
| 5 | Endurance | 2.000/5.000 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:- Bronze: age 18-29
- Silver: age 30-39
- Gold: age 40 and above
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.| Level | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Youth | |||
| Basic | |||
| Advanced |
Links
- http://www.oesta.at/de