HSG Uni Rostock: Sport instead of violence - award for youth protection!

HSG Uni Rostock: Sport instead of violence - award for youth protection!

The importance of sports clubs goes far beyond physical upgrading. Especially in recent times it has been shown that they are also an important shelter for children and adolescents to actively address risks such as abuse and violence. The Rostock association HSG Uni Rostock was recently awarded the special prize "Sport instead of violence 2025", which is awarded by the State Council for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the State Sports Association. According to Uckermark Kurier found the ceremonial award on July 14th in the newly opened state sports school Warnemünde instead of.

The department head of the handball division, Marcus Helwing, accepted the award and emphasized the commitment of the association in the field of youth protection, which is recorded in a comprehensive youth protection concept. The strict rules of conduct for children and parents who place special value on respect and tolerance were particularly praised at the award ceremony. This includes, for example, the request to treat others in the way you want to be treated yourself, and the clear rule that no child is discriminated against.

a strong network for young athletes

sports clubs in Germany, such as the HSG Uni Rostock, are not only places for leisure activities, but also for physical and mental health of around 7.3 million children and adolescents. Bisp emphasizes that the responsibility for the protection of children and adolescents is responsible for the associations, which is why a child and youth-friendly environment must be created. The German Sports Youth and the German Olympic Sports Association are committed to clarification and preventive measures in this context.

The youth protection concept of the HSG Uni Rostock promotes a "culture of looking" in which clarity is over the rules of conduct and communication channels are established. Helwing described the concept extremely important for the protection of everyone involved, from young people to coaches to parents. With around 2,450 members in 20 departments, including unusual sports such as parkour and cheerleading, the association has established itself as the fifth largest mass sports club in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

together strong in sport

A particularly remarkable Initiative is the foundation of the cricket department by Afghan refugees, which promotes the idea of integration in sports. In addition, the cheerleading department, only launched by two students in 2019, was now increased to 83 members-a clear indicator of the commitment and the enthusiasm within the association.

The support of members in the establishment of new departments and the endeavors to create a safe environment for everyone fits perfectly with the goals that are recorded in the current guidelines and brochures of the German sports youth. The approach of developing a "culture of looking and participation" is not only a goal of the HSG Uni Rostock, but also a general claim within the sports landscape. DSJ supports with new materials that offer helpful recommendations for action that underline the importance of these topics in the club work.

summarized the engagement of the HSG Uni Rostock shows how important it is to be active in the community and to take responsibility. The club work is not only a platform for sporting activities, but also a support in social issues - and that is a real profit for everyone involved.