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Burgenland - Ski or Other Sports Equipment: Numerous Vouchers Issued

Ein Schlepplift mit Skifahrern.
Ein Schlepplift mit Skifahrern. ©APA/Barbara Gindl (Symbolbild)
As part of a project launched last winter, every twelve-year-old schoolchild in Burgenland receives a pair of skis or a 200-euro voucher for another sports equipment. Since November 1, 2024, 2,796 vouchers have been issued, of which 2,344 have been redeemed for skis or sports equipment so far, according to the office of Regional Councillor Daniela Winkler (SPÖ) upon APA request.

The interest and uptake of the family, economic, and sports promotion initiative are high. Almost 2,800 vouchers have already been issued to students in the sixth grade, and a large portion has also been redeemed. Whether for skis or other sports equipment was not specified. In any case, parents would receive significant financial support in view of rising costs and the "future reduced state subsidies." The high redemption rate shows the interest in sports equipment and encourages children to become active athletes.

Costs currently amount to around 470,000 euros

The costs for the initiative currently amount to 468,800 euros. The project will be evaluated after the first year, and the insights gained will be incorporated into the next implementation phase.

(APA/Red)

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