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Sports at Rennes School of Business

At Rennes School of Business, sport plays a central role in the student experience. Much more than just a leisure activity, it is a real vehicle for inclusion, personal achievement and cohesion. With modern facilities, major events and personalised support for high-level athletes, the school is committed to making sport a lever for personal, academic and professional development.

A school that values sport

The Sports Office (BDS) organises sporting activities at Rennes School of Business throughout the year. It offers a wide variety of activities — including football, dance, boxing, volleyball, horse riding, climbing, swimming, fitness, tennis, judo and running — and encourages participation in major student events such as the Team Challenge Ecricome and the BVE’s UNICEF Club.

A real driving force behind student life, the BDS organises weekly training sessions, manages the sports hall, supervises teams competing in championships and sets up major events such as the TIME (Inter-Association Tournament), the Soccer Cup and the Disabled Sports Day, combining sport, conviviality and commitment.

Modern and accessible sports facilities

The Rennes School of Business campus provides sports facilities that are open to all students:

  • 2 fully equipped weight rooms
  • 2 multipurpose training rooms (dance, yoga, boxing, etc.)
  • 2 basketball courts
  • 4 table tennis tables, including 3 outdoors

These spaces allow students to practise sports regularly, either independently or as part of training sessions supervised by associations.

4L Trophy coordination

4L Trophy Coordination is the RSB student association that supports the teams participating in the famous 4L Trophy rally raid every year. Unique in France, it co-organises the event with Désertours and helps students with their mechanical, logistical and solidarity preparations. Active and committed, the team supports our participants throughout the year and brings RSB to life with an unmissable sporting and humanitarian adventure.

Ecricome Challenge – 31st edition, Rennes 2023 – Aftermovie

High-level athletes

Rennes School of Business has been awarded the ‘Établissement d’accueil Sport de Haut Niveau Bretagne’ (High-Level Sports Institution in Brittany) label by the Regional Directorate for Youth, Sports and Social Cohesion and the Local Education Authority.

Athletes can benefit from special arrangements to ensure that practising a high-level sport is compatible with their higher education studies.

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Flex Way: Dedicated Support for Committed Athletes

At Rennes School of Business, the Flex Way program enables students who are elite athletes or deeply committed to their sport to balance their academic and athletic ambitions. Designed to address the demands of training, competitions, and travel, it offers personalized support throughout the student’s academic journey.

Students receive individualized support from a dedicated advisor, as well as accommodations tailored to their situation: access to educational materials, the option to take certain courses remotely when necessary, and flexibility in the scheduling of certain assessments. The goal is to enable them to pursue their athletic goals under the best possible conditions while ensuring their academic success.

Through Flex Way, Rennes School of Business reaffirms its commitment to supporting talent and fostering a sustainable balance between athletic performance, personal development, and academic excellence.

Learn more about Flex Way

FAQs – Sports at Rennes School of Business 

What sports facilities are available on the Rennes campus?

Students have access to two weight rooms, two multipurpose rooms, two basketball courts and four table tennis tables, three of which are outdoors.

What is the ECRICOME Challenge?

It is the third largest student sporting event in France. It brings together the business schools of the ECRICOME group for sporting competitions and festive events.

Can I practise a high-level sport while studying at RSB?

Yes. Thanks to its label, RSB supports student athletes in their dual career path with tailor-made arrangements.

Can I join a sports club?

Absolutely. There are several sports clubs, open to all levels. They offer training sessions, events and competitions.

Does RSB participate in regional sporting events?

Yes, notably in the Marathon Vert, which brings together students, professors, staff and partner companies for a race with an environmental impact.