Discover some of Luxembourg's uncommon sports for children

Sports offer many benefits for children, regardless of age. Fortunately, Luxembourg has plenty of options. Dance, football, climbing, gymnastics – many parents have already considered these activities for their children, but not every child is interested in the more common choices. If you and your child are looking for something a little more out of the box, we've got you covered.

Fencing

Fencing is known as an elegant and prestigious sport, and it's no surprise that it has been enjoyed for centuries. It's both physically and mentally challenging and offers a great workout for the whole body. A fencing session helps improve agility, speed, strength, and coordination.

For children, the benefits go beyond physical fitness; it's a safe sport with a low risk of injury and can help build confidence and self-esteem.

In Luxembourg, several clubs offer fencing for children:

• Cercle Escrime Luxembourg holds training sessions every Monday for children aged eight–14.
• Cercle Escrime Sud offers 'Baby Escrime' classes for children as young as four.
• Cercle d’Escrime des Communautés Européennes welcomes children aged six and up.
• Other clubs include Cercle Grand-Ducal d'Escrime Luxembourg, Fechtclub Wormer, and Cercle d'Escrime Nordstad.

Archery

Archery is a sport that requires focus, strength, and determination. It's great for both body and mind, and it's popular in Luxembourg too.

If your child wants to feel like a superhero, archery might be the perfect fit. It helps develop concentration, patience, hand-eye coordination, and also builds upper-body and core strength, as well as hand flexibility. Children can usually start archery around the age of seven – once they have enough muscle and balance to handle a bow and pull the string.

It also helps children develop self-control and channel their energy... plus, it's fun!

In Luxembourg, there are several options:

• Flèche d’Or Luxembourg accepts older children from age 14.
• Guillaume Tell in Strassen welcomes children from age 10.
• Team erliewen also accepts children from age 10.

To find out more about the various clubs, you can click here.

Golf

Golf is a very popular sport in many English-speaking countries. It often brings to mind images of lush green courses, older gentlemen, or business executives on a break – but it's much more than that. Golf is a sport for everyone, regardless of age or gender, and it comes with many benefits.

It promotes physical fitness in a low-impact way, encouraging children to stay active. Walking across the course improves cardiovascular health, while the game itself builds strength, balance, and coordination with minimal risk of injury. It also supports social development, giving children the chance to interact with peers, develop self-discipline, and build mental resilience.

Most golf clubs in Luxembourg welcome children from as young as four or five. For example:

• Lux Golf Center offers lessons and regular summer camps.
• Golf de Luxembourg and GolfSchool Luxembourg are also great options.
• Kikuka Golf Club also has a junior programme.

To discover more affiliated clubs, visit the Luxembourg Golf Federation’s website.

Squash 

Squash might not be the first sport that comes to mind for children. Often seen as a game for business people during lunch breaks, it tends to live in the shadow of tennis and badminton. But, squash has a lot to offer and it's a great option for kids.

It is a fast-paced indoor sport that improves cardiovascular health, endurance, flexibility, agility, and muscle strength. It is also excellent for weight management. Squash offers a fun and energetic way for children to socialise, burn off energy, and stay fit year-round.

• The Luxembourg Squash Federation lists all affiliated clubs.
• One standout is Top Squash, which runs a Junior Programme that allows children to try the sport in a welcoming and structured environment.
• Angels Squash Club in Sandweiler is also open to everyone, regardless of age.
• Both the Luxembourg Squash Academy and the Squash Club Ettelbrück are also open to children.

Cricket

Cricket is a globally popular sport, played by millions around the world. For children, it can be a transformative experience that supports both physical health and social development. Not only does it keep them active and encourage friendships, but cricket also promotes strategic thinking and sharpens the mind.

As a team sport, cricket helps young players develop collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. In Luxembourg, the sport is steadily growing in popularity, with even locally trained players going on to represent the country at international level.

Cricket is also a non-contact sport, making it ideal for mixed-gender teams where boys and girls can play and train together.

Several clubs in Luxembourg offer youth cricket programmes, including:

• Luxembourg Cricket, which is open to children aged five to 18, the club also runs a well-established Summer Cricket Academy, active since 2005.
• Optimists Cricket Club offers weekly sessions led by volunteer coaches and parents, many of whom hold Level 1 or 2 coaching qualifications from the England and Wales Cricket Board.
• Heritage Cricket Club also has programmes run specifically for juniors and children.

Ice Skating

Ice skating is a fantastic year-round sport for children, combining fun with physical and emotional development. Gliding across the ice is a thrilling experience, and beyond its excitement, skating helps improve posture, balance, flexibility, coordination, and muscle strength.

But the benefits do not stop there: ice skating also supports confidence building and goal setting. Whether children are mastering a new skill or learning to perform under pressure, the sport encourages resilience, social interaction, and friendships that can positively influence their school life.

Contrary to popular belief, competitions and shows are entirely optional – ice skating can be enjoyed purely for fun!

In Luxembourg, most clubs welcome children under 15, with some accepting skaters as young as four years old:

• Skating Luxembourg at the Kockelscheuer ice rink offers classes for young children.
• Others, such as the Ice Park in Beaufort, have junior programmes for children aged five onward.