Generation change at the DSC: ice rink and new board of directors in focus!

Generation change at the DSC: ice rink and new board of directors in focus!

Last week the annual general meeting of the Deggendorf skate club e.V. (DSC) took place in the "Haus Kräh". Around 80 members had come to look back not only to the past year, but also to vote for a new board. The meeting was harmonious and the change at the top was carried out unanimously. Artur Frank, Stefan Liebergesellschaft and Thomas Thammer handed over the helm to the hands of Franz Niemeier, Romy Niemeier, Martin Behrendt and Mario Kagerbauer-Eberl, who are now responsible for the sporting future of the association. Artur Frank looked back on his term, even if the weather forced him to the Internet that day.

The sporting success of the DSC must not go unmentioned. The U17 team made it into the highest German youth class (DNL) and the U20 can clearly assert itself in the upper half of the DNL 2. In addition, the U13 competed with two teams in Bavaria. The figure skating department also showed its best side and spoiled the spectators with emotional show runs.

challenges and outlook

But not everything was rosy: the economic challenges did not stop at the DSC. A defect in the ice system caused a four -week standstill in August, which led to the cancellation of several home tournaments. Despite a small winning lecture from the pre -season, the association had to accept a loss of around 35,000 euros in the 2024/25 financial year. DSC Spielbetriebs-GmbH & Co. KG supported the association with an impressive six-digit grant.

The outgoing board was relieved at the meeting without a vote against what the trust speaks for the former responsible. A new travel and mobility concept was also presented, which was considered necessary in four years due to increased bus costs over 80 %. The club will organize its own fleet of Neunsitzer Keinbussen, two of them have already rented and another vehicle is owned by the association.

An exciting project is waiting for the members: the creation of a "DSC e.V. performance center". A modern, usable ice rink is to be built in Natternberg. The approval planning is to be completed this year and the financing will be secured by the end of the year. The first groundbreaking for this ambitious project is planned for the second quarter of 2026.

ice hockey in the upswing

A look at the overarching developments in German ice hockey shows that the sport has gained significantly importance in recent years. Traditionally, ice hockey often remained in the shadow of football, but recent successes by the German national team, such as second place at the 2018 Winter Olympics and the semi -finals at the 2021 World Cup, have increased public interest. In addition to improved promotion of young talent through programs such as "PowerPlay 26", international successes are particularly promising indicators for the growth of ice hockey in Germany.

The professionalization of the structures in the clubs and leagues, especially the German ice hockey league (DEL), also contributes to this positive development. However, it is important to master the financial challenges of many clubs, especially from the lower leagues, and to strengthen the basic work in popular sports. The future of German ice hockey therefore looks promising, with the focus on talent promotion and stable social support, Germany can assert itself among the top nations in ice hockey.