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Volunteer allowance 2026: Save tax with volunteer work

You would like to know how high the volunteer allowance will be in 2026 and how you can best use it for your members. In this article, you will receive valuable tips on how to handle the annual tax-free allowance for voluntary activities.

Fabio Löber | Club management

January 2, 2025 |

Whats’ on this page

1. How high will the honorary allowance be in 2025?

1.1 Definition: What is the honorary allowance?

2. Requirements for the payment of the lump sum for voluntary work

2.1 Which club members can receive the honorary allowance?

3. Using the volunteer allowance correctly: How clubs and members can best benefit from it

3.1 Website relaunch

3.2 The writers of the club news and match reports

3.3 Software, digitization, administration

3.4 Small repairs and improvements to the club premises or cabins

3.5 Bonus payments for trainers

3.6 The classics: Board members and materials manager

4. To whom may the lump sum for voluntary work be paid?

4.1 How to pay the lump sum for voluntary work

5. Lump-sum allowance for volunteers and lump-sum allowance for trainers: differences and possible combinations

5.1 Typical pitfalls with the lump sum for voluntary work

5.2 Donation back: What if the member wants to donate the lump sum?

6. Volunteer allowance 2025: The checklist for your association

How high will the honorary allowance be in 2025?

The tax-free allowance for the volunteer allowance will increase from €840 to €960 as of January 1, 2026. On December 19, 2025, the Bundesrat approved a package containing a wide range of tax relief measures.

Previously, the Bundestag had passed the Annual Tax Act Amendment 2025 . The volunteer allowance was last increased in 2021 through the Annual Tax Act, rising from the original €720 to €840.

The increase from €840 to €960 now gives associations a little more flexibility to reward the work of volunteers. Volunteers themselves can also look forward to receiving slightly more financial recognition for their valuable contributions.

Definition: What is the honorary allowance?

The volunteer allowance is a tax-free allowance that allows non-profit associations to pay their volunteers a tax-free allowance. The allowance is free of all taxes for both the association and the beneficiary. The money is therefore a net amount for the volunteer.

The exemption limit applies to all volunteers or organizations that

have an organization for the promotion of charitable purposes (charitable associations, associations of individuals, foundations, church associations) and
for legal entities under public law (federal government, federal states, associations, chambers of industry and commerce).

The lump sum for voluntary work is therefore not limited to associations, but applies wherever voluntary work is carried out.

In 2026, there will be a change regarding the volunteer allowance: the tax-free amount will increase from €840 to €960 per year. The instructor allowance will also rise from €3,000 per year to €3,300.

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Requirements for the payment of the lump sum for voluntary work

The tax-free amount may only be paid out if there is a board resolution or a provision in the articles of association. This means that the amount is only tax-free if there is actually a verifiable entitlement to it. The honorary allowance must be actively granted to the association member, i.e. paid out. It is not possible to deduct the 960 euros from the tax return without an entitlement.

By the way: The double allowance applies to married couples. Provided that both are active in an honorary capacity.

Which club members can receive the honorary allowance?

All part-time activities in the voluntary sector are eligible for the honorary allowance. If the association is a non-profit organization, it does not matter which activity the volunteer performs in the association. The only important thing is that the activity fulfills a statutory purpose of the association. Statutory purposes are divided into two areas:

Idealistic area: Activities that directly fulfill statutory purposes.
Special-purpose operation: Economic activity that fulfills statutory purposes.

The non-material area includes, for example

Board members
Groundsman
Trainers or coaches (also co-trainers)
Equipment manager
Supervisors, security, stewards

Special-purpose operations include, for example

Treasurer
Cash auditor
Responsible for events (tournaments & events)
Accountant
Administrator for web applications

Tip: The volunteer allowance is an “annual allowance”. This means that the volunteer does not necessarily have to carry out the activity for the whole year. Furthermore, there is no requirement for the amount to be paid out monthly. The payment can therefore be made in one go, which gives the association a lot of flexibility.

Using the volunteer allowance correctly: How clubs and members can best benefit from it

If you calculate the monthly allowance for voluntary work, it comes to 80 euros. Admittedly: In today's world, this is not an amount that inspires people to pitch in and sacrifice their free time for voluntary work. However, because the volunteer allowance can be paid out so flexibly, there are attractive opportunities that clubs can take advantage of. We have worked out some ideas based on an annual payment.

1) Website relaunch

Most sports club websites are outdated and no longer up to date. Many clubs are certainly aware of this and would like to modernize their websites. Anyone researching this topic quickly realizes that a website cannot be modernized for a small amount of money. Perhaps there is a smart member in your club who is familiar with the subject and is willing to work with you for the volunteer allowance.

Tip: Once someone has been found for the website relaunch, you have an excellent opportunity to digitize simple association processes (inquiries, registrations and deregistrations, certificates, etc.) and implement them on the website.

2) The writers of the club news and match reports

Many clubs have recognized that regular posts on the website or social media channels bring more reach and attention. There are usually willing players or parents in the teams who are happy to take on such tasks. There are also often volunteers among the board members who are happy to report on the latest happenings at the club. Perhaps there are already mature ideas in your club to centralize club news and match reports and publish them in a controlled manner? Anyone who works as a volunteer “media officer” for the club can, of course, be remunerated with the volunteer allowance. This may be just the right motivational boost to keep up the great work next season.

3) Software, digitization, administration

The digital transformation is progressing continuously and does not stop at associations. Many processes can be digitized, which usually saves a lot of time and resources. But what software is available for bookkeeping, accounting or processes in the association? And how can implementation on the website work so that members also benefit from advanced approaches? Every association has an “IT nerd” who is familiar with these things. And if the helper helps with administrative tasks and advances digitalization processes, the association can reward this with a volunteer allowance.

4) Small repairs and improvements to the club premises or cabins

The cabins are dilapidated and the clubhouse has looked better in the past. A situation that is prevalent in many clubs and should be improved. Extensive conversion measures, refurbishments or renovations are very expensive and cannot be paid for with the volunteer allowance: However, small repair measures or embellishments often help to give the premises a new shine. And somewhere among the club members there is a volunteer with an affinity for handicrafts who is happy to take on the task. With the volunteer allowance of You can reward the work with a lump sum of 960 euros.

Tip: The honorary allowance is an annual allowance that can be paid out in any month of the year. This means that the association can pay out an honorary allowance of 960 euros in December of the previous year and 960 euros in January of the following year. This amounts to a total of 1,920 euros within two months.

5) Bonus payments for trainers

Bonus payments and performance bonuses for coaches play a more important role in performance-oriented amateur clubs. In high amateur leagues, a great deal is demanded of the coaching team by the association in terms of licenses and further training. This is financially and time-consuming for coaches. In addition, the expectations of the players, clubs and possibly parents are higher than in a purely recreational game. Nevertheless, clubs are short of money, which is why this demanding work can hardly be rewarded with expense allowances. If the coach takes on another voluntary activity in the club (e.g. board work, support services or association and paperwork), you can also reward them for this with the honorary allowance.

Tip: The tax-free allowance applies up to 960 euros per year. This amount does not necessarily have to be used in full. The payment of an honorary allowance of, for example, 300 euros is also legitimate and tax-free for both parties.

6) The classics: Board members and materials manager

Many board members in sports clubs work on a voluntary basis without any financial support. This is a remarkable achievement in view of the responsible and time-consuming tasks involved. It is not uncommon for board members to receive their honorary allowance at the end of the year. This is also completely legitimate because the Executive Board primarily performs tasks for the organisation.

Please note: The payment of the honorary allowance to the board should be anchored in the articles of association.

In addition, many clubs pay the equipment or groundsman a monthly volunteer allowance to compensate them for their important organisational and supervisory work. This can also be a sensible use of the annual allowance in the sports club.

Note: These are only ideas for the sensible use of the volunteer allowance. It goes without saying that every organisation must have the financial income to implement any suggestions.

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To whom may the lump sum for voluntary work be paid?

As long as the voluntary work is carried out on a part-time basis, all association members may benefit from the tax-free allowance. The time spent on a part-time basis is a maximum of one third of the time spent on a full-time job. The association can pay out the annual allowance to more groups of people than is often assumed:

Housewives and househusbands
Schoolchildren
Unemployed or jobseekers
Students
Pensioners and retirees

Recipients of ALG II or citizen's allowance are also allowed to earn money. The special feature here is that a maximum amount of 250 euros per month [FL4] is provided for. Accordingly, the lump sum for voluntary work should be paid out monthly in such cases.

It is also possible to earn an additional amount on top of an already tax-free mini-job with the volunteer allowance. The tax-free limit of the mini-job is not affected by the lump sum for voluntary work. Two different activities must be involved.

Example: An office worker employed by the organisation (mini-job basis) cannot receive an additional 80 euros per month or 960 euros per year as an honorary allowance for the same work.

How to pay the lump sum for voluntary work

The organisation's documents must clearly show who receives the allowance. In addition, the volunteer should confirm in writing that they are not receiving the voluntary allowance from other organisations at the same time. Although this is generally permitted, it means that the excess amount is taxable.

Thanks to § 22 No. 3 S.2 EStG (Income Tax Act), there is another possibility to remunerate association members for their work. The paragraph stipulates that ‘other income’ up to 255.99 euros per year is tax-free. With the 960 euros of the lump sum for voluntary work, this amounts to 1,215.99 euros per year.

Lump-sum allowance for volunteers and lump-sum allowance for trainers: differences and possible combinations

The instructor allowance (Übungsleiterpauschale) is also a tax-free income or expense available for certain voluntary activities. From 2026 onwards, the allowance amounts to €3,300 per year and applies to individuals who take on roles as coaches, trainers, or supervisors. In addition, the work must have an educational, artistic, or caregiving background.

The most important difference compared to the volunteer allowance lies in the specific type of activity required for the instructor allowance. The volunteer allowance applies to anyone who performs part-time work in the non-profit area or for a purpose-related task within an association.

Tip: If a coach performs two different roles within the same organization, the instructor allowance can be combined with the volunteer allowance. For example, the instructor allowance can be used for training activities, while the volunteer allowance can be applied to tasks such as website maintenance.

Typical pitfalls with the lump sum for voluntary work

The tax-free allowances offer associations many advantages as long as they do not inadvertently violate tax regulations. Therefore, pay attention to the most important aspects:

Delimitation of secondary employment: The allowances only apply to secondary employment. If the work is carried out on a full-time basis, no lump sums are to be claimed.
Maximum limits: The respective maximum amounts (3,300 euro lump sum for exercise leaders and 960 euro lump sum for voluntary work) may not be exceeded within one year. All payments or income in excess of this must be taxed.
Combinability: If a person carries out several activities, it is important to check in advance whether the two lump sums can be combined. Both allowances may not be claimed for the same activity.

Donation back: What if the member wants to donate the lump sum?

The expense donation - also known as a ‘return donation’ - is the repayment by the volunteer of remuneration that has already been paid out. This can be the volunteer allowance or the exercise leader allowance.

The association benefits from this in the first step, because otherwise the 960 euros paid out would no longer be in the account. The member can deduct the donation from tax and reduce the amount of taxable income. In the end, the volunteer receives less net money as a result of the donation compared to accepting the lump sum for voluntary work. This is because the donation only reduces the tax burden. The expense donation must fulfil three conditions:

The recipient must have a legal claim to payment of remuneration.
The organisation must be financially sound enough to be able to pay an honorary allowance even without a return donation.
The donation must be voluntary.

The member can agree to this in writing with a declaration of waiver. This is the basic prerequisite for stopping the accounting processes or the payment. The recipient can still deduct the lump sum directly from tax.

Volunteer allowance 2025: The checklist for your association

To help you keep track of everything and avoid common pitfalls, we have summarized the most important points here. Your checklist for the volunteer allowance:

The annual maximum amount is €960.
The association may pay the volunteer allowance for permanent, temporary, or one-off activities.
The association may pay out the allowance to a member as often as desired, up to the maximum amount.
Only activities that serve statutory purposes (non-profit operations or the idealistic/non-profit area) are eligible for compensation.
Each payment must be properly recorded and documented.
The volunteer confirms in writing that they do not claim the allowance in any other association.
If board members receive volunteer allowances, this must be explicitly stated in the association’s bylaws.

FAQ

Can a volunteer receive the lump-sum payment from two organizations at the same time?

Yes, in principle he is allowed to. However, the tax exemption of €960 applies per person per year, not per club. Anyone receiving payments from multiple clubs can therefore only receive the total amount tax-free up to this limit. In practice, clubs often obtain written confirmation that the allowance has not already been used elsewhere.

Does the allowance have to be paid out by December 31, or is January still acceptable?

Yes, the allowance should be paid out within the current tax year, i.e. no later than December 31. If the amount, or part of it, is paid out in January, it is already considered taxable in the new year (principle of cash receipt). The tax-free allowance from the previous year can then no longer be used. It is therefore advisable to plan the payment by the end of the year, if necessary by making a collective transfer to all volunteers in December.

Can the same person receive both the volunteer allowance and the trainer/coach allowance from the same club?

Yes, but only for clearly separate activities. If someone is active in the same club as a coach (trainer allowance, €3,300) and as a treasurer (volunteer allowance, €960), they may use both tax exemptions at the same time, allowing up to €4,260 tax-free in total. The areas of responsibility should be documented in writing so that, in the event of a tax audit, it is clear which payment corresponds to which role.

What documentation do we need to keep for a tax audit?

Keep these documents for at least ten years: the board resolution or statutory provision regarding the payment of allowances, the written agreement with the volunteer covering the activity and the amount of compensation, a declaration confirming that the tax-free allowance has not already been used elsewhere, proof of payments, and a brief description of the activity (if applicable supplemented by duty rosters or time records). During tax audits, the tax office primarily reviews the organisation’s charitable status, the appropriateness of the remuneration, and the correct application of tax exemptions, including the proper distinction between the non-profit sector and any taxable commercial activities. Proper documentation protects the organisation.

What applies if the organisation loses its charitable status during the course of the year?

If the organisation loses its charitable status, the tax exemption for the allowances no longer applies from the point in time when the status is lost. Payments that have already been made generally remain tax-free, provided that the requirements were met at the time of payment. For future payments, however, no tax exemptions apply anymore. Affected volunteers should be informed so that the tax treatment can be reviewed. The organisation must expect possible payroll tax and social security implications for future payments. It is strongly recommended to consult a tax advisor promptly.

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#Articles of association | #Amendment of statutes | #General Meeting | #Register court

Amending a Club’s Bylaws: Here's How

The club’s bylaws are like the constitution in sports clubs. But don’t worry: While amending the bylaws requires some important formalities, it’s not as complicated as it sounds. In this article, we’ll explain how the process of amending the bylaws in a club works.

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#boardelection | #sportsclub | #clublaw | #generalassembly

Board election in the association: How does the election work?

Would you like to know how a club board election works? In this article, we explain what you need to bear in mind when voting in a sports club.

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#clubhouse | #sportsclub | #events | #community

The clubhouse: the centrepiece of the sports club

Clubhouse, sports centre or club home: every region prefers a different name for the most important building in a sports club. Clubhouses are an integral part of a club organisation. We provide you with a detailed insight into clubhouses in amateur sport.

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Club trip ideas: The best 10 club outings for your team

Would you like to plan an outing with your club and need some inspiration? In this article, we give you 10 great ideas for a club outing.

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#sportsclub | #clubformation | #nonprofitorganization | #registration | #foundingmembers

Founding a sports club: How does it work and what do you need to consider?

Would you like to know how to set up a sports club? This article will provide you with instructions on all the formalities involved in founding a club.

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#youthwork | #memberrecruitment | #clubmanagement | #youthsportsassociation | #youthdevelopment

Good youth work in your club: How to make your club successful

Want to know how good youth work works in a club? In this article, we explain the most important criteria for successful youth work in a sports club.

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#youthleader | #sportsclub | #football | #youthcoordinator | #cluborganization

Youth leader in the sports club: The tasks of a youth leader

What does the day-to-day work of a youth manager in an amateur club look like? Spized asks youth manager Lars Irion from CfB Ford Köln-Niehl. Lars gives us an insight into a well-organised football club with almost 600 members.

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#clubmissionstatement | #Volunteerwork | #Winningsponsors | #clubcommunication | #clubmarketing

Club mission statement for the club - more sponsors & improved communication

A mission statement can sustainably improve the external perception of your club and make you more visible to sponsors. We discuss how you can successfully benefit from a mission statement with our interview guest Tobias Erkelenz from TSV Urdenbach.

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#Artificialintelligence | #AI | #ChatGPT | #Clubwork | #Digitalization

ChatGPT and AI in the club: How AI programs can support the association's work

Would you like to know whether ChatGPT or artificial intelligence can make your club's work easier? We explain what is possible with ChatGPT in your club.

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#Memberrecruitment | #Clubmanagement | #Psychology | #Strategiesforclubs | #Decision-makingprocess

Successful member recruitment with psychology

How can you successfully recruit new members? In this article, we explain how to attract members to your club using psychological aspects.

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#Offerdevelopment | #Clubstrategy | #Clubmembership | #Triathlon | #Winningmembers

Offer development in practice: How we gained 20 new members

Would you like to know how you can attract new members? We'll show you a practical example of how to develop your club's offerings.

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#sport | #management | #clubaccount | #associationaccount | #finance

Opening an association account - how useful is it?

Payments are made in the association, and this is unavoidable. Should a separate association account be used for this, or can payment transactions also be handled with a private account? How useful is a club account and what costs are involved? In this article, we give you an overview of what is important.

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#Trainer allowance | #voluntary work | #club finances | #Tax exemption | #Sports clubs

Trainer allowance 2024: How should it be applied in clubs?

The trainer allowance is the most common way to show appreciation to active members. In this article, you’ll find out how much the trainer allowance will be in 2024.

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#Football coach | #Coaching competencies | #Football coaching | #Coach development | #Amateur football

Coaching Competencies: What Skills Does a Successful Football Coach Need?

Are you curious about the skills required to be a successful football coach? We spoke with Samuel Horozovic, an A-License holder and senior coach, who shared many details about his path to success at the young age of 26.

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#banner advertising | #banner advertising club | #football | #handball | #basketball

Take Your Advertising to the Next Level with Perimeter Advertising – The Perfect Advertising Space in Photo Quality for Your Sponsors

Your sponsors want to be seen, and your club needs a stable source of income? Banner advertising offers an unbeatable solution. In this article, learn how strategically placed advertising in your stadium can not only make your sponsors happy but also lay the financial foundation for your club's success.

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#handball | #sponsoring | #jersey | #jerseysponsoring | #handballjersey

How Many Sponsors Are Allowed on a Handball Jersey?

You have advertising partners lined up for your handball club and want to know how many sponsors can be featured on a handball jersey? This article provides you with more information on this topic.

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#finance | #cash audit | #club manager | #Budget planning

What needs to be considered during the cash audit

What does a cash auditor actually do in a club? In this article, we explain the voluntary cash audit in club life.

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#Team-Manager | #skills | #club mangement | #club board | #voluntary

New to the club board? With these skills you convince

Would you like to know what makes a good sports club board member and what their responsibilities are? We spoke to a board member and show you what skills are important.

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How many sponsors are allowed on a football shirt?

Have you found a sponsor and want to know whether they are allowed on the football shirt? In this article, we explain how many sponsors are allowed on a football shirt.

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#youth | #club+ | #engagement | #tips | #tricks

7 tips to get more young people involved in your club

It's simply fun and fulfilling to be involved in an organisation. Of course, it can also be challenging. Everyone who volunteers in a club knows this. However, children, teenagers and young adults are supposedly more difficult to motivate than they were a few years ago in times when there are so many different leisure activities to choose from. We therefore give you seven practical tips to help you find more young people for your club and increase the commitment of younger people.

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#budget | #club | #sports | #money | #clubworld

Budget planning as a success factor: How your club benefits from good budget planning

How does professional budget planning work in a club? Read this article to find out how your organisation can benefit from good financial planning.

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#ehrenamt | #spized | #changes | #clubs | #sports

Volunteering is changing - how to make it fit for the future

There are more than 86,000 registered sports clubs in Germany. They make it possible for people in Germany to play sport, socialise with others, get help or make friends. To make this possible, most club members work on a voluntary basis. However, voluntary work is changing. To ensure that you continue to find volunteers for your club, you should be aware of what distinguishes the "old" from the "new" volunteering.

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#clubwork | #time | #money | #save

Save time and money on voluntary work with streamlined processes and automation

Every club is dependent on volunteers, otherwise the entire club life, the organisation of the club or the implementation of training or events would not work. However, time and money are also scarce commodities in voluntary work. This makes it all the more important that you organise your voluntary work more efficiently. We will show you how automation and process optimisation can help.

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#Volunteering | #volunteer work | #clubs | #club knowledge

3 steps to successful knowledge transfer for succession in voluntary work

A committed club member is leaving and you want to know how best to organise their succession without losing the knowledge in your club? In this article, the club strategists guide you in 3 steps to successful knowledge transfer in voluntary work.

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#football | #tournaments | #europe | #2024 | #overview

Football tournaments 2024 at a glance

Whether youth football tournaments, football tournaments for men or tournaments for women's teams, in this list you will find all football tournaments taking place in 2024.

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#jersey | #jerseyflock | #comesoff | #tricks | #spized

Jersey flock comes off: what you can do about it

Is your jersey flock coming off? In this article, we show you what you can do about it and how the jersey flock lasts longer.

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#jersey | #flock | #tips | #advice | #spizedblog

Jersey with or without flock? Which is better?

You have a jersey and don't know yet whether it is better with or without flocking? In this article, we will tell you in detail about jersey flocking.

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#jersey | #flock | #print | #tips

Have your jersey flocked: Where to find it

You need a new team jersey and don't know where to get it flocked? In this article we'll explain where you can have the jersey flocked.

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#jersey | #kit | #flocking | #jersey sets | #teams

Costs for jersey flocking

You want a new and individual kit for your club or team? Then you definitely want to know what the costs are for kit flocking. In this article we tell you everything about the topic.

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#sponsoring | #tax | #clubs | #tips

Sponsorship and tax - everything sponsors and clubs need to know about it

Clubs, athletes and sponsors can all benefit from sponsorship. It is therefore all the more important that the associated tax requirements are also met. We show you what you should pay attention to in sponsoring and taxes as an association or sponsor.

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#sponsoring | #contract | #sponsoringcontract | #football | #handball

Sponsorship agreement - practical guide for clubs and athletes

Sponsorship is important for clubs and athletes. In addition to membership fees or their own capital, sponsors provide financial security. Once a sponsor has been found, this support can also be stipulated in a contract. But what does a sponsorship contract have to say and is it even necessary? We provide the answers.

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#sponsoring | #concept | #sponsoringconcept | #football | #basketball

The sponsoring concept - practical tips & tricks

Sponsorship is important in both professional and amateur sport so that you, as a club or individual athlete, have more financial opportunities. A sponsoring concept helps you to proceed in a structured way when looking for sponsors. Together with sponsoring expert Mona Schwarzkopf, we show you what is important and give you practical tips.

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#club | #sponsoring | #football | #basketball | #sponsors

Club sponsoring - how associations receive financial and material support

From a financial point of view, sponsoring is indispensable for associations, usually even vital for their survival. After all, it is hardly possible to make major or regular minor investments solely through membership fees. Club sponsoring is therefore an integral part of club life. But what exactly does this form of sponsoring involve and what distinguishes it? We show you together with expert Mona Schwarzkopf.

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Search and find a sponsor - Guide for clubs and athletes

Sponsors are very important for clubs, but also for individual athletes in the professional sector. With their support, training equipment can be financed. But many don't even start looking for sponsors because they don't know how to go about it. In our guide, we show you together with sponsoring expert Mona Schwarzkopf how you can effectively look for sponsors and what you should bear in mind.

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#mallorca | #ibiza | #teamsports | #teamtrip | #fun

The best team trip ideas - 10 tips for your next team trip

You won the championship with your team or avoided relegation? The best way to celebrate is on your team trip. But where should it go? We have put together a list of the best team trip ideas.

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#sponsoring | #sponsorship | #jersey | #club | #sports

Jersey sponsorship / jersey advertising - How it works

But how do you go about it as a small to medium-sized club? How do you get sponsors on board? Which jersey print is cheap and best suited for advertising logos? What regulations need to be observed? We want to clarify all this in this article.

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#padelcourt | #padel | #size

Padel-court dimensions: How the court is structured

Padel is growing faster than any other racket sport in Germany. But the first time you step onto a court, you're likely to do a double take. Where are the out-of-bounds lines? Why is everything enclosed? And why does the ball bounce back off the glass wall as if that's completely normal? From court layout to wall play, this guide gives you the complete overview—whether you're a beginner looking to understand the game or a club manager planning to build a padel court.

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Bike tour packing list: What you really need

Whether it’s a 40-kilometre loop through the hills or a week-long journey across the Alps — what you pack into your jersey pockets has a greater impact on how well your day goes than the weather ever could.

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#radmarathon | #training | #interview

Road to Öztaler — This is Lukas Taxer

227 kilometres. 5,500 metres of elevation gain. Four Alpine passes. For many cyclists, the Ötztaler Radmarathon is an event you don't just turn up to. You prepare for it. Lukas Taxer from Tyrol is doing exactly that.

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#cooperation | #worldcup | #spized

Three Cologne Brands, One World Cup Kit: spized, Gaffel, and Kölschbar Celebrate the 2026 World Cup Together

Just in time for the German national team’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup, spized, Gaffel, and the Kölschbar present a limited-edition spized World Cup kit.

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#Padel | #doubles vs. singles | #tactical differences

Padel Doubles vs. Singles: Rules, Strategy, and the Key Differences

Padel is played almost exclusively as a doubles sport. Singles officially exists, but it is rarely played on the courts. In this article, you'll learn why that is, what makes doubles so unique from a tactical perspective, and why a few singles sessions can still noticeably improve your doubles game.

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#Handball | #World Championship 2027 | #Germany

2027 Handball World Championship: Groups, schedule, format, and everything about the German team

From 13 to 31 January 2027, Germany will host the Men’s Handball World Championship for the eighth time. A total of 32 nations will compete for the world title. When and where will the DHB team play? Who will broadcast the matches live? And who are the biggest contenders? All key information about the 2027 Handball World Championship at a glance.

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#Darts | #Dingelstädt Spiders | #Jersey of the month

spized Jersey of the Month: Dingelstädt Spiders win head-to-head race

A real head-to-head race in May: the Dingelstädt Spiders Dart secure the “Jersey of the Month” title in a tight vote – only a few percentage points decide the winner. Here you can find out everything about the winning jersey and the club behind it.

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#Padel | #Padel rules

Padel rules explained simply – everything you need to know before your first match

Padel is booming. Anyone stepping onto the court for the first time quickly realizes: the rules are easier to grasp than expected — and yet the game is fun from the very first rally. This article explains all the key padel rules in a compact way: serve, walls, fencing, and scoring.

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#gewinnspiel | #themovieshooters | #teamkit

The Movie Shooters x spized: Winner of the custom jersey set and matchday experience confirmed

New jerseys, professional matchday coverage, and an experience that will be remembered for a long time: The joint giveaway by spized and The Movie Shooters has come to an end. Find out here who secured the grand prize.

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#Trikot | #TdM | #HSG Dreiland

Spized jersey of the month: HSG Dreiland wins vote

Every month, our community chooses the most beautiful jersey from three current club designs. In April, everything revolved around the theme "fun jerseys". With a very narrow lead, HSG Dreiland secured the title. But what exactly makes the winning jersey so special? Here you’ll find the answer.

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#volleyball | #Interview | #Relegation

Historic promotion complete: SV Sande writes success story in spized

As runners-up, SV Sande surprisingly achieve direct promotion to the Regionalliga – without relegation playoffs. In an interview with spized, player Katharina “Kathi” Schlichting talks about the special moment, the strong team spirit, and the excitement for new challenges.

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#pascalhens | #tusbrockhagen | #contest

The Grand Finale: Pascal “Pommes” Hens Crowns Our Design Campaign at TuS Brockhagen

A World Champion in the locker room, brand-new kits, and beaming faces all around: With a personal visit from handball legend Pascal Hens to TuS Brockhagen’s first men’s team, our major spized design campaign has reached its spectacular conclusion.

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#running | #community run | #event

Community Run in Cologne: Run together with runwithfridi and spized

The running season is in full swing - and that was clearly felt at the community run hosted by runwithfridi and spized on May 2 in Cologne. In perfect running weather, Fridi’s running community met at Decksteiner Weiher for a relaxed group run - completely free of performance pressure.

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#Dodgeball | #Jersey

Spized-Jersey of the month: Dodgeball Ninjas win the vote

Every month, our community selects the most beautiful jersey from three current club designs. In March, the Dodgeball Ninjas from Austria prevailed with their particularly colorful jersey design. But what makes the winning jersey so special – and what exactly is dodgeball? Here you’ll find the answers.

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#hens | #spized | #giveaway

And the winner is... Pascal Hens has made his choice!

The die is cast: from over 140 entries, we have found the lucky winner of our major campaign. Find out here why Pascal "Pommes" Hens personally chose TuS Brockhausen and what happens next.

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#hyrox | #events | #calender

Hyrox Calendar 2026: All dates at a glance

Are you planning your next Hyrox race? Here you will find all current dates for 2026, as well as info on the World Championships and the perfect outfit for your race.

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#hyrox | #guide | #trend

Hyrox explained: Everything about the fitness scene's new mass-participation sport

Everyone is talking about Hyrox, but what’s it all about? We explain the format, the 8 disciplines and why this fitness race is achievable for everyone. Plus: tips on the right equipment.

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#galeria | #spized | #cooperation

spized in person: Collaboration with Galeria launched

Until now, you mainly knew us from the internet and the pitch. But now we are bringing the spized experience directly to the high street!

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#marathon | #event | #running calendar

Marathon Dates in Germany: Running Calendar 2026

Are you looking for the ultimate challenge and want to participate in a marathon in Germany in 2026? Our marathon calendar gives you an overview of all the events.

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#Company Runs | #Running Calendar | #Running

Company Runs 2026 in Germany – Running Calendar

Company runs are now offered in almost every city – from small towns to major metropolitan areas. In 2026, numerous corporate running events will take place once again. Our running calendar provides a comprehensive overview of all company runs scheduled for 2026.

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#half marathon | #running | #running calendar

Half Marathon Dates in Germany: 2026 Running Calendar

Do you want to know where and when half marathons will take place in Germany in 2026? In our race calendar, you will find a detailed overview of all events.

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#dart | #infos | #worldcup

The biggest World Championship of all time: Your guide to the 2026 World Darts Championship

Game on! When the arrows start flying again at London's Alexandra Palace ("Ally Pally") from mid-December, the tournament will be bigger, louder and more lucrative than ever before. To make sure you can shine with expert knowledge right from the start, we have summarised all the facts here.

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Handball European Championship 2026: All information about the tournament

The Handball European Championship is the first sporting highlight of 2026. The tournament kicks off on January 15, and the final will take place on February 1. The hosts are Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Here you can find all the relevant information.

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