TuS Rotenburg: New chapter in the southern season with long trips!

TuS Rotenburg: New chapter in the southern season with long trips!

Maschstraße 20, 30169 Hannover, Deutschland - The TuS Rotenburg has experienced a drastic change from the Lower Saxony Bremen handball association. As Kreiszeitung , the association was postponed from the previous north relay to the south season. This decision has far -reaching consequences, especially with regard to the travel paths for the team and the associated costs.

In the new season, the TuS Rotenburg will increase the journey by almost 1,500 kilometers. While a trip to TuS Haren with 224 kilometers was the longest route last season, there will now be away games against teams such as HSG Rhumetal and others, the simple trips of which are over 200 kilometers. The team even leads the longest route to Münden, where an arrival of 247 kilometers is necessary.

Effects of the relay division

The new relay division results from the relegation games for the Oberliga. The old mode had a total of 15 teams in the north and 13th in the southern season, which is no longer available due to this restructuring. According to coach Daniel van Frayenhove, the team shows understanding for the decision made, but also sees the challenges that arise from it.

Another important topic is the financial effects. Michael Polworth, the outgoing handball department head, expresses sharp criticism of the economic loss, which results from the elimination of derbies. These derbies are traditionally an important source of income for the association. In the coming year, the TuS Rotenburg will only have one derby against HSG Heidmark.

The Handball Association Lower Saxony-Bremen in the context

The Handball Association Lower Saxony-Bremen, in which these changes take place, is one of 21 regional associations in the German Handball Association. It was founded on August 3, 1947 and has around 90,000 members and around 600 clubs. The association, whose seat is located in Hanover, organizes various play classes, including Oberliga and associations, for men and women. The merger between the Lower Saxony Handball Association and the Bremen Handball Association in 2022 contributed to the formation of the HVNB, which is divided into 11 handball regions.

Overall, the TuS Rotenburg will probably have to cover almost 4,000 kilometers next season, which represents a significant additional burden compared to last season. The adjustments for the association not only seem to bring logistical hurdles, but also significant financial challenges.