Future Turf for Our Youth
A project from DJK Don Bosco Bamberg 1950 e.V. in Bamberg, Germany
DJK Don Bosco Bamberg is renewing its artificial turf pitch by 2028. Over 700 children and young people will benefit from safe, eco-friendly sports conditions. Help us fund our share of the project – every donation counts!
Already 2 donations.
Join in too!
€75collected of €272,030
1 %funded
2donations
You will receive a donation receipt from betterplace (betterplace.org gGmbH).
About this project
Johannes Hofmann from DJK Don Bosco Bamberg 1950 e.V. is responsible for this project
New Artificial Turf for the Youth of DJK Don Bosco Bamberg
Our artificial turf field is showing its age – the surface is worn, injury risks are increasing, and the old infill is harmful to the environment. The pitch must be replaced by 2028 at the latest. Total cost: approx. 400,000 euros. To raise our required share of 272,000 euros, we need your support!
What is this about?
DJK Don Bosco Bamberg is one of the largest football clubs in the region with over 1,100 members, around 700 of whom are children and young people. We promote youth in both grassroots and competitive sports. Over 150 children aged 6 to 10 play in our small-field teams, and our youth performance center is an official DFB (German Football Association) development hub.
DJK Don Bosco Bamberg is one of the largest football clubs in the region with over 1,100 members, around 700 of whom are children and young people. We promote youth in both grassroots and competitive sports. Over 150 children aged 6 to 10 play in our small-field teams, and our youth performance center is an official DFB (German Football Association) development hub.
The artificial turf pitch is the central training and match facility for more than 30 youth teams. It is especially vital in winter. But after more than 15 years of constant use, the field is heavily worn and no longer meets today’s athletic or ecological standards.
Our goal:
We aim to replace the pitch by 2027/2028 with a modern, eco-friendly artificial turf. New systems avoid microplastics, provide better shock absorption, and reduce injury risk – benefiting both health and the environment.
We aim to replace the pitch by 2027/2028 with a modern, eco-friendly artificial turf. New systems avoid microplastics, provide better shock absorption, and reduce injury risk – benefiting both health and the environment.
This is how funding works:
- 12% of the costs are covered by the City of Bamberg
- 20% is funded by the Bavarian Sports Association – only if we secure our own contribution
- 68% (272,000 euros) must come from the club – and this is where you come in!
What your donations will fund:
- Removal and eco-friendly disposal of the old turf
- Preparation of the substructure
- Installation of a new, sustainable artificial turf system
- Shock pad layer, line markings, and final works
Why this matters:
A new pitch guarantees safe, year-round training for hundreds of children and teens. It promotes physical activity, team spirit, and youth development. At the same time, we’re investing in sustainability by avoiding microplastics and using eco-friendly materials.
Support us – for our youth, our future, and the sport in Bamberg. Every euro counts!
Get informed and get involved
Become a fan and receive news and updates from the organization
Collect donations for this project together with your community
This project is also supported on
About
betterplace.org is the largest German donation platform. Since 2007 we have been helping people, aid organizations and companies to do good. All projects on betterplace.org are non-profit. Since we ourselves also do not work for profit, our platform is free of charge for the projects.
- 2007founded
- 15,000non-profit organisations
- 300m €for a good cause
