Martina Fischer becomes the new tennis boss – Calw in focus!

Martina Fischer becomes the new tennis boss – Calw in focus!

Martina Fischer is taking over as the new district chairwoman of the Stuttgart/Böblingen/Calw tennis district and is bringing a breath of fresh air into the tennis landscape. After Manfred Kiefer stepped down in spring 2025, she took over the office and already has big plans to move the region forward. Kiefer, who had been a proud volunteer for 22 years, was greeted with great applause by the members when he said goodbye in the Maichingen community center. Fischer, who is also the chairwoman of TC Blau-Weiß Calw, is seen as a proven force who can guide the fate of the district. Loud Black Forest messenger She has already gained valuable experience as deputy district chairwoman for some time.

The Berlin native has lived in Calw since 2000 and has been playing tennis since she was eight years old. At the age of 14 she also became a trainer and acquired both the C trainer license and the B trainer license. “I would like to continue the successes so far and in particular bring more events to the Calw district,” said Fischer about her goals in the interview. Before she became deputy district chairwoman in 2016, she was already active as the district's school tennis representative and on the board of TC Blau-Weiß Calw, which she has headed since 2011. She describes her first months as district chairwoman as “quite quiet”, which is probably not least due to the experience she gained during the Corona period, when she often had to represent her predecessor.

Members and events in focus

One of Martina Fischer's central concerns is to make the general meetings more interesting in order to increase participation. At a time when the number of members in District C - according to WTB – is increasing slightly and there are currently almost 30,000 members in 131 clubs, many see the potential that can be exploited through a new concept. In addition, the Württemberg Tennis Association (WTB) has sought to reduce the burden on voluntary work and optimize the club's work.

A change to the statutes is also on the agenda, which will be discussed at the WTB delegates' meeting on May 5th. This change could convert the position of managing director to executive director, which could modernize the club's structures. The networking of the clubs through joint projects and collaborations is an important aspect in order to further advance the organization clubs.tennis.de shows.

In summary, it can be said that Martina Fischer has come to the top of the tennis district with fresh enthusiasm and strong ideas. Her extensive experience and commitment to treating all parts of the district equally are promising for the upcoming term. The tennis community in Stuttgart, Böblingen and Calw can look forward to the next few months.