TSVs (Exercise and Sports Clubs)
March 1st, 2007 by 
Deanne
TSV stands for “Turn und Sportverein”, which can be translated as Exercise and Sports Club. These are neighborhood-based sport halls and gyms, and there are many of them in Munich. They offer sports leagues and classes for adults and teens. Volleyball, basketball, karate, and handball are offered by most. Many also offer a program for young children. For example MTSV-Schwabing offers “kindergymnastik”, or children’s gym, for children starting at 18 months (See the post in “Fitness and Sports” for more information). Prices are typically very reasonable. TSVs are sponsored by the Bavarian School and Culture Department, Sports Bureau. I haven’t been able to find a website that lists all of the TSVs in Munich and their respective websites. However, the following website provides a search engine for all of the sports offerings for young people in Munich, including TSVs. You can search by: type of sport; neighborhood, PLZ; age of child; day of week; time of day; name of club; and whether or not the club is accessible for persons with disabilities. The site is in German, but should be easy to navigate and understand for anyone with a basic understanding of the language.
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