Free sports halls in Waldeck-Frankenberg from autumn 2025!

Free sports halls in Waldeck-Frankenberg from autumn 2025!

From the autumn holidays of 2025, the sports clubs in Waldeck-Frankenberg can look forward to a welcome innovation: the district's own sports halls will be available to them free of charge in the future. How HNA reported, this motion was passed unanimously in the district council and is a common concern of the CDU and SPD. Another inclusive decision stipulates that bridging days will also be included in the usage options, based on an amendment proposed by the Free Voters.

By signing this application, you are taking a future-oriented step. CDU parliamentary group leader Timo Hartmann makes it clear that the focus is on equal treatment of all clubs. “It is important that all sports clubs in the region have the same opportunities,” is his comment on the topic. This could not only attract new members, but also strengthen active sports activities in the region.

Practical uses and challenges

For practical implementation, modern digital locking technology is used, which enables clubs to open the halls independently. This solution significantly reduces the dependency on caretakers and ensures more flexibility in hall use. But not all voices uncritically support the decision. Dr. Ulrich von Nathusius from the Greens emphasizes that additional costs could arise for cleaning, cooling, heating and hot water and calls for a precise cost estimate of the possible expenses.

The parliamentary group leader of the Free Voters, Uwe Steuber, also sees the opening of the halls as an opportunity to tackle necessary repairs during the holiday season. The balance between year-round use and maintenance measures is emphasized.

The application also receives support from Bastian Belz from the FDP, who sees the possibility of further optimizing processes in the future. The MP Dr. Daniela Sommer (SPD) also emphasizes the positive effect of this measure on promoting physical activity among children and young people. “Fighting physical inactivity, especially during the holidays, is a task we must address,” she explains.

Sport and society

The initiative in Waldeck-Frankenberg is no coincidence. Sport is a fundamental part of many people's lives, and how the German Association of Cities notes, municipalities bear around 80 percent of public expenditure on sport. It is crucial to improve the social framework and support structures in sport. After all, around half of sports and exercise activities take place outdoors, which is a good argument for creating attractive sports opportunities in parks and public spaces.

In summary, it can be seen that the free use of the sports halls not only offers an opportunity for existing clubs, but could also initiate new initiatives and get more people active. “There is something going on” for the active development of sport in Waldeck-Frankenberg. It remains to be seen how these new regulations will be implemented in practice.