Hockey training facility advances to succeeding stage in elite-level hockey competition
The city is gearing up for an exciting new development in the sports and leisure sector. A 30 million euro project, scheduled to begin construction at the start of next year, aims to bring dynamism to the city and potentially stimulate investments in hockey and other sports.
At the heart of this ambitious project is the construction of a state-of-the-art sports school and air dome, a first of its kind in Germany. The project, described as a "cool and unique project in Europe for field hockey," will be located near the Hockey Park.
Dr. Ulrich Schückhaus, CEO of EWMG, is excited about the upcoming project. He sees it as a significant step towards providing optimal conditions for national teams, juniors, and coaches to further establish hockey at the international top level.
The DHB President, Henning Fastrich, shares this enthusiasm. According to him, the presentation of the plans for the air dome was a significant moment in the history of German hockey.
The sports school will consist of 48 rooms, training rooms, space for fitness and strength training, and physiotherapy facilities. The air dome, planned by PA+ Architects from Darmstadt, will have an area of approximately 11,000 square meters, featuring an Olympic lawn, an irrigation system, and a lawn heating system.
The air dome's design combines lightness, sustainability, and innovative sports building techniques. It will feature a wooden steel construction with a membrane roof, offering a unique architectural spectacle.
The new complex will cover an area of around 3,000 square meters, housing the fitness area of the sports school on the top floor, offering a view of the playing field.
The project's funding decision is expected in the next few weeks. Once completed, the air dome will allow club teams and other national teams, including the DHB, to train at an international level regardless of the weather.
For those interested in similar facilities elsewhere, the recently opened Sweebe Family Indoor Athletic Center in Michigan serves as a notable example. This 131,000-square-foot air dome features a 90-foot tall structure with turf and track, designed for year-round use and competitions under one roof.
As we await the final funding decision and construction commencement, this project promises to revolutionise the sports and leisure landscape in Germany, offering a promising future for hockey and other sports. Stay tuned for more updates!
[1] For more information on the Sweebe Family Indoor Athletic Center, please visit: https://www.adriancollege.edu/athletics/sweebe-family-indoor-athletic-center/
The upcoming sports and leisure project in the city will feature a state-of-the-art sports school and air dome, specifically designed with an Olympic lawn for field hockey, aiming to establish itself as a "cool and unique project in Europe for field hockey." The project is expected to stimulate investments in hockey and other sports, as the DHB President, Henning Fastrich, regards the presentation of the plans for the air dome as a significant moment in the history of German hockey.
