SSM Salzburg celebrates its 35th anniversary
What once began with a small crew of visionaries at a single school location has developed into a professional team from the fields of sports science, education, psychology and therapy as well as medicine. Around 420 (320 of them in upper school) from 32 sports are currently being looked after in four school areas with a ULSZ Rif.
How Salzburg’s sporting talents become stars
Athletes who want to be among the best in the world have to invest a lot as a child. In addition to victories, you now have to have a school education. That …
New SSM premises in Rif
In autumn, the team of the young athletic model Salzburg was able to move into its new office space directly at the athletics facility in Rif. “With the support of our sponsor, the State of Salzburg, above all the Sports Council and SSM– President Stefan Schnöll, we are looking forward to a new work environment organized for young athletes “, said SSM Managing Director Thomas Wörz in a broadcast on Tuesday.
Got 280 medals
The current medal balance of the SSM at major international events (Olympic Games, World Cup, European Championship) in all age groups is 280 medals. The best training opportunities, but also the alliance with the military sports center, Olympic center, professional associations and clubs located in the ULSZ Rif enable many SSM athletes a smooth transition between young and professional athletes.
Switch to online training
With the further development in sport, but also changes due to external factors, the SSM Salzburg is also constantly required to adapt to new conditions. Last year, for example, the entire range of training courses was converted to online training within a very short period of time.
SSM lower level at Christian-Doppler-Gymnasium
The introduction of the SSM lower level at the Christian-Doppler-Gymnasium has also made it possible to offer young talents the opportunity to specialize even earlier. Here one wants to answer the call of the federal professional associations, who count on the support of the junior competence centers. Together with the models in Carinthia and Upper Austria, the SSM is pioneering throughout Austria.
(Source: SALZBURG24)