SVS says goodbye to stars: An emotional farewell for our players!
On June 16, 2025, SV Waldhof Mannheim says goodbye to players from the past season. Details and background in the article.

SVS says goodbye to stars: An emotional farewell for our players!
It was an emotional day for the SVS players, who said goodbye to their club in a celebratory manner last weekend. How Sport-Kurier Mannheim reported, the players looked back on an intense season in which, in addition to sporting successes, they also experienced numerous personal ups and downs. The farewell took place in the presence of fans, families and club representatives, who looked back on the past season together.
In recent months, the players have proven themselves not only on the pitch, but also in the club's community. “We achieved a lot together and were able to grow,” said one player, who particularly emphasized the team feeling. The club would like to thank the players for their commitment, which was not only characterized by sporting success, but also by team spirit and cohesion. The farewell served to honor this commitment.
Changes to data protection
While there were tears on the pitch, there are also new challenges in the club offices. Data protection is now a hot topic, which is particularly important for sports clubs. As the NFV explains on its website, minor adjustments to data protection are necessary, especially with regard to the rights of those affected and information obligations. Websites must introduce adapted procedures, particularly with regard to verifying the age of users under the age of 16. The NFV recommends that the information requirements on the association website should be revised and, if necessary, a data protection officer should be appointed.
Another key issue is parental consent for children under 16 when using online services. Frame for Business highlights that simple queries such as date of birth or checkboxes are not enough. Instead, age verification is recommended that is in line with technical possibilities and legal requirements. This could be done, among other things, by comparing it with the ID card data, which could, however, raise data protection concerns.
A garden full of possibilities
Aside from data protection and club farewells, there is another exciting topic in Cologne. Spring brings not only new games, but also new projects. In the coming months we could expect many new initiatives to promote sport and community in the city. These developments could not only consolidate and strengthen the sporting landscape, but also social structures.
Just as the SVS players start the new season, sport in Cologne should also pulsate with fresh ideas and possibilities. It remains to be seen how the challenges of data protection and the news surrounding club organization will develop. One thing is certain: interest in sporting activities will continue to be very popular.