New regulation: training compensation in young ice hockey back!

New regulation: training compensation in young ice hockey back!

On June 1, 2026, the time has come: In German ice hockey training and replacement will be introduced when changing young players. This was decided by the general meeting of the German Ice Hockey Association (DEB) in Frankfurt, such as Merkur . The new regulation, which should apply especially to change within the young area, comes at a time when ice hockey sport in Germany gains rapidly in popularity.

The young talent benefits from the new regulations. Depending on the age group, the detachment is staggered: when changing in the U9, 100 euros are due, while players can change in the U19 for 1300 euros. These amounts can be paid in cash, equipment or even through test games if the clubs agree on it. An interesting special feature is that only 50 percent of the transfer is due in the event of a back change to the main association.

sustainable development for training clubs

Return to training compensation is seen as a crucial step for the training associations. Sebastian Höck, third chairman of TEV Miesbach, expressed himself optimistically: "This regulation represents a positive development for training associations." In the past, the TEV has produced talent that are nationally and internationally successful, including names like Andreas Eder and Josef Eham. Höck expects that the introduction of this regulation will lead to an increased change of change at the end of the 2025/26 season so that the clubs can change from the new financial obligations.

The DEB general meeting was also the place where a comprehensive structural reform of the top of the association was discussed. This reform, which includes a supervisory board model, was also decided. President Peter Merten, who emphasized the achievements of the A national team, speaks of strategic progress for the association. "Germany is no more underdog," said national coach Harold Kreis. This can be seen not least at five World Cup quarter-finals in a row, as can be seen on ice hockey news can be read.

The reform will come into force on July 1, 2025 and stipulates that three board members and a six -member supervisory board determine the association strategy in the future. Many posts have so far remained vacant. An extraordinary general meeting for the election of the supervisory boards is planned in the first half of 2025.

Deb as a key organization in ice hockey

The German Ice Hockey-Bund e.V. (Deb) has contributed significantly to the development of ice hockey in Germany since its foundation in 1963. He is not only a member of the German Olympic Sports Association (DOSB), but also in the International World Hockey Association IIHF. The seat of the Deb in Munich is not only the location for the organization of the women's national teams, but also for the national team and all youth teams.

Aktuell the DEB is looking for committed young people. Several places are advertised on the website deb-online.de , including interns in the field of event and marketing as well as a position for a head organization & administration of the Deb-leagues.

All in all, the introduction of training compensation brings a fresh wind into German ice hockey. This will not only benefit the clubs, but also the young talents who have a great future in front of them.