Certificate of honor for groundskeeper Edwin Gerring: 20 years of commitment to Bevensen!

Certificate of honor for groundskeeper Edwin Gerring: 20 years of commitment to Bevensen!

In a warm setting, the BSV Union Bevensen honored Edwin Gerring for his incredible 20 years as a groundskeeper. Gerring, a former footballer and defender, ensured that the pitch remained in extremely good condition over two decades. No matter the sun or rain, he was always there to ensure optimal conditions for the game. The club, which has a fantastic sports facility in the Uelzen district, recognized this tireless effort with warm applause, a certificate of honor and a gift basket. As az-online.de reports, Gerring is not only responsible for maintaining the grass pitches, but also takes on additional tasks, such as repairing the irrigation system.

“It is remarkable how much work Edwin puts into maintaining the course,” emphasizes Andrea Gerstenkorn, the club’s chairwoman. It highlights his role model function and his high level of commitment to the game. Gerring helps ensure that the grass pitches in the Sandschellen are always in excellent condition for players and spectators.

A strong team on the board

BSV Union Bevensen has not only developed in terms of sport over the years, but also in terms of club organization. The board consists of nine members, including a 1st and 2nd chairman, a treasurer and other positions such as game committee chairman and youth leader. This structure was last supplemented in 2013 to meet growing requirements, as can be read on the official Union Bevensen website.

The board members meet regularly to discuss the diverse and complex tasks that arise from the increasing formalism of the Lower Saxony Football Association. The club now has over 360 members and can look back on a sporting tradition spanning over 35 years. But here too it becomes clear: the willingness to do volunteer work is decreasing and the challenges are growing.

Volunteering is changing

The phenomenon of changing volunteer structures is also clear in amateur football. According to an article by hfv-online.de, volunteer work has changed in recent years. Fewer and fewer people are committed to long-term commitments, while short-term, purpose-related tasks come to the fore. These are shifting due to social changes, such as the increase in all-day schools and long working hours.

Nevertheless, the DFB remains active to strengthen volunteer work and recruit new volunteers. Action plans such as the “four-way chain of employee development” show how important it is to get young people excited about club work. With over 1.7 million people volunteering in German football, it is clear that the work of many is essential for the preservation and success of sports clubs.

The BSV Union Bevensen is an example of how indispensable committed people like Edwin Gerring are in maintaining the tradition and quality in amateur football. In this sense, it will be exciting to see how the club landscape develops in the coming years.