Corona does not make it easy for many industries.
Sports clubs are also struggling with the effects of the pandemic.
Above all, however, they fight for their members.
Nuremberg
- Sunny warm spring weather has been luring people outside for almost two weeks.
It's no different in Nuremberg *.
Many have missed moving, especially because Corona * forced many into unwanted house arrest.
The paths are full of joggers, cyclists and walkers.
Only on the sports fields is there a yawning emptiness.
That hurts the clubs not only in the soul, but also in the wallet.
Nuremberg: Around 3000 fewer members because of Corona
Post-SV Nürnberg * is the largest popular sports club in Bavaria.
The traditional association has 24 departments with a total of 18,000 members.
But thanks to Corona * there are now around 3,000 fewer.
The same applies to TSV 1846 Nürnberg - Bavaria's oldest sports club.
Here, 200 people have already canceled their membership contract.
And the ex-Bundesliga handball team TuSpo has 100 fewer members, writes the
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The decline in membership is painful for the clubs from two points of view.
"We miss the membership fees," says Andreas Neugebauer (39), chairman of the board at Post-SV, the
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“Various offers such as courses are canceled, rooms are not rented.
In total, we have a million euros less on the income side. ”The association also employs around 100 full and part-time employees.
They shouldn't lose their job because of the Corona crisis, so you save where you can.
Even the club magazine was put on hold.
The clubs and fitness studios are closed, public sports fields are bursting at the seams (video)
Nuremberg: Petition for outdoor sports started
It also hurts Neugebauer to see how people train outdoors, but he has to cordon off his sports fields.
"Why is it forbidden in the club that which is privately allowed?
Two people are allowed to jog, but not even alone on our cinder track! ”There are many sports that can be practiced at a distance, such as tennis, gymnastics or technical training in football.
"Children and young people in particular need exercise," says Neugebauer and has now started a petition.
Outdoor sports with a hygiene concept should be allowed.
The 39-year-old also receives support from the other Nuremberg clubs.
With a lot of luck, the club boss won't have to wait long.
Because on Wednesday (March 3), the country chiefs in Berlin are discussing the next steps in the Corona crisis with the Chancellor.
Relaxation in the field of outdoor sports is also under discussion.
However, here, too, the magical incidence limit of 35 hovers in space.
According to the RKI, Nuremberg * currently has a value of 90.1.
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