District league clubs in focus: New jersey module and fair play highlights!

District league clubs in focus: New jersey module and fair play highlights!

On July 10, 2025, the game managers' meeting for the district league clubs took place at the TSV Neunkirchen sports club. This important date showed several times how much regional football is in transition. A particularly exciting innovation is the introduction of the jersey module for the two district leagues. In the future, the jersey colors can be coordinated online in advance, which should ensure less confusion and more order. Despite some critical voices about this regulation, there was also positive feedback that valued the project as a simplification. Anpfiff.info reports that the next big meeting, the district council, is scheduled for February 7, 2026, at which the district officials will be elected.

A look back at the fair play rankings explained that the top teams were among the fairest teams last season. This is particularly remarkable when you consider that around 13,500 euros were collected from 28 relegation games at the Social Euro. District game manager Felix Böck also addressed the important issue of volunteering and the increasing violence on the sports field, which is becoming more and more of a challenge for many clubs. This fits in with the trend that has also been recognized by the German Football Association (DFB), which is working with its regional associations to combat violence in football. DFB.de speaks about an unfortunate incident in which a 15-year-old's life was in danger due to an assault at a youth tournament, highlighting the need for preventive measures.

Sport as a preventive approach

Sport, and especially football, not only offers young people a balance, but also the opportunity to overcome barriers. The conference showed this once again impressively. According to the violence prevention portal, it is emphasized that sport can help to constructively control aggression and the urge to move. Through open sports offerings that reduce fears of threshold, marginalized social groups and migrants in particular can participate. Team sports also promote acceptance of the rules and a sense of personal success. A value that is particularly important in the context of current developments. Prevention of violence in sport aims to establish a value orientation that upholds fairness, solidarity and tolerance.

A quick look at the upcoming competitions shows that the fairest teams and the importance of fair play will continue to be in focus. The indoor district championships and the district evening of honor, which will take place on November 28th in Uttenreuth, are the focus of the appreciation of sport and volunteers. The opening game of the district league is scheduled for August 15th in Weißenohe against FC Hersbruck and promises an exciting start to the new season. Planning is already underway in the background for the 2025/2026 season, in which a total of 215 teams will compete in 17 relays.

However, the discussion about fairness in sport does not end here. The DFB's assessments show that there are still many open questions, especially with regard to violence prevention. The identity of young athletes needs to be strengthened through positive experiences in movement, which is crucial for their character and self-confidence. Ultimately, the culture of sport, which is based on fairness and tolerance, is the key to solving many of the challenges we face.