Article by Meinolf Sprink, Representing City Sports Association Neuss
Neuss Sports: A Year of Progress and Challenges
Neuss, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is celebrating significant milestones in its sports sector while navigating budget consolidation in 2024.
Four notable figures, Hans-Peter Heinen (athletics), Walther Lonnes (hockey), Ernst-Ludwig-Hansmann (tennis), and Elke Sprink (hockey), have been honoured by being added to the "Wall of Fame" of Neuss sports. Their achievements serve as a testament to the city's rich sports history.
Volunteers in sports clubs continue to be the backbone of Neuss sports, taking on an increasingly diverse range of tasks and shouldering more responsibilities. Their crucial role ensures that sports remain integral to society, even as clubs move towards more professional structures.
The TG Neuss project on Schorlemer Straße is making steady progress, while the city sports association is continuing its project "Neuss on the move", focusing on sports checks in the 2nd and 5th grades of Neuss schools. The aim is to gather data on the physical condition of students and promote health and exercise among youth in a sustainable way.
The centennial anniversary of the Jahnstadion, a sports venue in Neuss, is a highlight of 2024. Clubs, the sports administration, and the city sports association are planning activities and highlights to celebrate this significant occasion.
However, the future of sports in Neuss is uncertain due to budget consolidation. Large topics such as self-responsibility for sports facilities, swimming pools, and ice rinks are awaiting answers. The LAGA 2026 project is under development, and its impact on sports usage is yet to be determined.
It is worth noting that there is a significant backlog of investments in indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Despite this, daily fees for using sports facilities were not introduced in 2023, and a "savings goal" of 250,000 euros was achieved elsewhere in the city.
For precise and up-to-date details about Neuss's sports funding and future plans for sports facilities in 2024, one might need to consult official Neuss city sources or local news. Guidance on finding such local information can be provided if required.
Building upon the city's significant progress and challenges in the sports sector, Neuss Sports continues to strive in various sports arenas. Notable figures like Hans-Peter Heinen, Walther Lonnes, Ernst-Ludwig-Hansmann, and Elke Sprink, with their remarkable achievements, have left their marks on Neuss's rich sports history, continuing to support the growth of sports within the city.
