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295 years of club history: Herne clubs celebrate big in the south pool!
Herner clubs celebrate 295 years of history together: DLRG and Herner Kegler congratulate. Ceremony on June 21, 2025.
295 years of club history: Herne clubs celebrate big in the south pool!
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the DLRG local group Wanne-Eickel invited people to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The festive event began at 2 p.m. directly at the rescue station and offered visitors an exciting program. The celebrations included demonstrations by lifeguards and paramedics as well as the opportunity to learn about the various activities of the DLRG. There was a lot to experience, especially for the younger guests: magicians, make-up teams and a carousel provided entertainment. The children and young people also had the opportunity to take trips on the lifeboats. A culinary offering provided guests with delicacies, while live music from the bands Kanal 449 and Cool Runnings lifted the mood until the celebration ended around 11 p.m., as wanne-eickel.dlrg.de reports.
The DLRG celebration was part of a larger festival in the city of Herne, where various clubs came together to celebrate a total of 295 years of club history. The members of the sports committee of the city of Herne, Petra Hermann-Kopp and Gabriele Przybyl, were also on site and attended several of the festive events. At the DLRG they brought congratulations and highlighted the members' commitment to the water rescue service. The visit of the two representatives was the start of a series of visits that highlighted the cohesion and importance of the clubs for the community, emphasizes [halloherne.de](https://www.halloherne.de/artikel/herner-vereine- Feiern-einander-295-jahre-74742).
A look back at the history of water rescue
The history of water rescue itself is deeply rooted in humanity. The Egyptians and other prehistoric cultures left behind swimming instructions that still have an influence today. The first organized rescue societies emerged in the 18th century, when the need to actively help people in water distress was recognized in Amsterdam and later in Germany. The “Maatschappij Tot Redding von Drenkelingen” started in 1767. The first rescue company was also founded in Germany in 1769, laying the foundation for a long tradition of water rescue. The DLRG itself was founded in 1923 and has since played a central role in the water rescue service, as wasser-rettung.at explains in detail.
It is particularly worth mentioning that the DLRG and similar organizations are not only active in the area of rescuing drowning people, but also in prevention. They are committed to ensuring that every child learns to swim in order to avoid accidents in the water. The DLRG and other water rescue organizations have contributed a lot to safety on and in the water through training and public relations work. Their commitment is not only limited to Germany, but has also taken on international dimensions, with the focus on exchange and cooperation with other organizations.
The two celebrating clubs - the DLRG and the Herner Kegler, which also celebrated their 100th anniversary - have impressively demonstrated how important such institutions are for leisure activities and social cohesion in the region. City officials highlighted the importance of these clubs to the local community and how they promote cohesion and provide recreational opportunities. SC Constantin, which will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in five years, also didn't miss the opportunity to celebrate with a big family celebration. Such a celebration honors the valuable work of the city's volunteers.