Here at the Tennisanlage der Universität Freiburg, the game is about to change forever. The courts will soon be replaced. A new artificial turf pitch is coming. Let’s explore the past and future of this sporting space.
The Tennisanlage der Universität Freiburg has been a hub for student and faculty tennis enthusiasts. It offered a place for recreation. It fostered community. The facility boasts nine sand courts and a clubhouse. Single-hour rentals and season passes were available. The address is Schwarzwaldstrasse 183, 79117 Freiburg.
The Institut für Sport und Sportwissenschaft managed the facility. Mr. Backhaus was the contact person. You could reach them by phone at 0761-203-4519. The fax number was 0761-203-4547. Further information was available on their website. The email address was ab@sport.uni-freiburg.de.
However, times are changing. The Tennisanlage der Universität Freiburg closed its doors on October 14, 2024. The courts are being torn down. The city and university reached an agreement. The area will become a new artificial turf field. It will be ready by the end of 2025. This is part of a larger plan. It aims to develop the Sportachse Ost. This plan expands sports facilities in eastern Freiburg.
The university’s tennis program will continue. The Freiburger Tennisclub will provide courts. These will be used for research and teaching. Several clubs will offer opportunities. These opportunities are for general university sports.
The city is also offering support. The university can lease two tennis courts. These courts are at the Minigolf-Anlage Mösllepark. They will be used for general sports courses.
The city is committed to sports development. Mayor Martin Horn emphasized this. He said the goal was to find a solution that benefits everyone. Sports Mayor Stefan Breiter added that the new sports facility. It will expand sports opportunities in Freiburg.
Professor Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein is the Rector of the University. She highlighted the importance of smooth teaching and research. She expressed satisfaction that a good solution had been found. This solution addresses the needs of the university. It also covers the handling of the tennis clubhouse. Chancellor Christina Leib is optimistic. She expects to find a good solution for general university sports soon.
The FT 1844 and PTSV Jahn clubs are building the artificial turf field. The Badischer Sportbund and the City of Freiburg are contributing financially. The SC Freiburg is also providing financial support. They aim to support grassroots sports.
The area leased by the university is sufficient. It will accommodate the new artificial turf field. The existing clubhouse will be retained. The clubs may continue to use the building. They may also use the equipment shed for a fee.
While the Tennisanlage der Universität Freiburg is transforming. Its legacy of sportsmanship and community will live on. The new artificial turf field represents progress. It shows a commitment to diverse sporting opportunities in Freiburg. The spirit of the game will endure. It will find new expression in this evolving space.