Is there a return of spectators to the amateur football fields in sight? The BFV around President Rainer Koch advocates this in a letter to the Ministry of the Interior.
Erding - In our Thursday edition, a number of Erdinger soccer clubs expressed their incomprehension that no spectators are currently allowed at soccer games. The Bavarian Football Association (BFV) has now also commented on this. He considers the restart planned for September "with an initially limited number of viewers to be realistic," says a press release.
BFV: Hygiene model concept to the Ministry of the Interior - decision expected for September 1st at the latest
The BFV had already submitted a hygiene model concept to the responsible interior ministry on August 13th. "A decision is expected by September 1st at the latest, when the Council of Ministers meets for its next regular meeting," says the BFV press release.
Rainer Koch: The football pitch offers enough space to keep distance regulations
In the ministry letter, BFV President Rainer Koch points out that, for example, cultural or religious events in the open air have long been taking place again and that up to 400 visitors are permitted. These requirements should also apply to Bavarian amateur football. In most cases, a soccer field offers a lot more space to comply with distance regulations than an open-air stage, ”says Koch. 500 spectators are allowed in Württemberg.
BFV: "Opening clause" planned so that clubs can react individually
The BFV also advocates an opening clause so that local authorities can react to local conditions with individual regulations. "Clubs that have, for example, a grandstand with seats and can allocate seats or that have a particularly extensive sports area should, in our opinion, also allow more spectators," says Koch. ( pir )