New president for the Saxony State Sports Association: Frank Pfeil in office!

New president for the Saxony State Sports Association: Frank Pfeil in office!

A new wind is blowing through Saxon sport. Frank Pfeil was unanimously elected as the new president of the Saxony State Sports Association. The 65-year-old, who worked as state secretary in various Saxon ministries from 2014 to 2024, is taking over the management of one of the most important institutions in Saxon sport. Pfeil succeeds Ulrich Franzen, who led the LSB for an impressive 12 years. In his election, Pfeil emphasized the enormous appreciation of volunteer work, the strengthening of the sports facility infrastructure, and emphasized the essential role of organized sport in our society. These demands are particularly important in view of the ongoing changes in the sporting environment. The MZ reports that...

An important item on the new president's agenda is the election of vice presidents who will prove to be key figures in their respective fields. Professor Almut Krapf takes on the role of Vice President for Sports Development and Popular Sports, while Professor André Schneider takes up the role of Vice President for Education and Environment. Andreas Woda was elected as the new treasurer, and Klaus Mau is now the vice president for competitive sports. It is encouraging to see such professionals now serving in positions of responsibility. With their expertise, they bring fresh ideas into play that should benefit Saxon sport.

The new Safe Sport Code

What is particularly pleasing is the adoption of the Safe Sport Code, which was approved with an impressive majority of 91% of the delegates. The Safe Sport Code contains binding rules of conduct to protect against interpersonal violence, which will apply to all full-time and voluntary employees in the LSB. This step not only promotes the safety of athletes, but also sends a clear signal that the protection of everyone involved in sport has the highest priority. Sport for Saxony explains that...

The Safe Sport Code is more than a simple guideline. It is a private law agreement between the sports organization and its members, including employees and volunteers. The code follows the principle of association autonomy and the right of self-government of sports organizations. While state criminal law protects fundamental legal interests, the sanctioning power of sports associations ensures that immoral behavior that does not fall under criminal law can also be punished. Possible sanctions range from a ban on participation in club events to exclusion from the club.

Overall, a positive conclusion emerges from the elections and the new regulations in the Saxony State Sports Association. With Frank Pfeil at the helm and the strong vice presidents, the LSB is well positioned for the challenges of the coming years. The focus on voluntary work and the establishment of protection standards in sport make it clear that a good hand has been demonstrated here to promote positive development.