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Bowling sports hall in Suhl: extension until 2026 – a reason to be happy!
Suhl is extending the opening of the bowling sports hall until 2026. Discussions about closure ended successfully - bowlers and the city council ensure the sport.
Bowling sports hall in Suhl: extension until 2026 – a reason to be happy!
Bowling has a long tradition in Suhl, and a recent decision sheds light on the gloomy atmosphere around the bowling hall in the Tivoli. How in southern Thuringia reported, the hall will initially remain open until June 30, 2026, after the city council voted with a large majority to extend operations. A closure was originally planned for June 30, 2025, but has now been postponed for another year.
This decision was welcomed by many quarters. Sports association boss Pierre Döring and representatives of the local bowling clubs had loudly Suhl Sports Association urgently appealed to the city councilors to avoid a closure in order to continue to offer the 80 bowling athletes a platform for their sport. The goal is to keep the hall open until at least 2027, as long as the operating license is valid. The support from the Sports and Culture Committee was crucial for the positive turnaround.
Bowling: A sport in transition
Despite the positive news for Suhl's bowlers, bowling in Germany is under pressure. An analysis of daily news shows that many bowling alleys are unused. Bowling has a dusty reputation for many and is often perceived as a hobby for older people. The German Skittles and Bowling Association has dropped from over 250,000 members in the early 2000s to just over 60,000 members in the present.
However, Hermaringen shows that there can also be positive developments. A club has managed to get young people excited about bowling. There are now 20 children and young people bowling there, supported by committed volunteers. In order to combat the decline, advertising is being targeted in primary schools and the focus is on fun and community. So there remains hope that bowling will survive as a popular sport.
The situation around the Suhl bowling hall is one of many facets of current bowling sports in Germany. While a piece of tradition is secured in Suhl, the challenge remains to strengthen the image and attractiveness of the sport for the younger generation. Local commitment plays a central role.