The third-division handball club SV Todesfelde needs 150,000 euros by February 28 to promote to the 2nd Bundesliga. The league leaders are relying on new sponsors and a support store on the website www.svt-nextstep.de. Meanwhile, the squad is strengthening with contract extensions and new signings.
The women's handball team of SV Todesfelde, undisputed leader in the third division, faces a major challenge: For the sporting promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga, around 150,000 euros are missing, which must be raised by February 28. Florian Haupt, head of the performance handball department, estimated the amount. In addition to a suitable new venue, financial support is essential.
To attract sponsors and benefactors, the club launches a campaign with a professional online presence. On www.svt-nextstep.de, a support store presents ways to fund the project. Within 42 days, the near-impossible feat must be achieved for the small village club.
Sportingly, the squad under coach Henning Ammen is taking shape. Lena-Marie Müller, Marit Kaps, and Taina Schermer extended their contracts regardless of the league. Helene Stübinger, a youth player from VfL Bad Schwartau with dual licensing, provides immediate support and fills the gap left by Janne Hübner, who is abroad until the end of February. For the new season, Carolin Rose and Lilly Cuidad Benitez join from VfL.
On January 15, 2026, the team starts in the Landespokal round of 16 against HSG Holsteinische Schweiz in Malente. As favorites, the club aims for the cup win to qualify again for the DHB-Pokal. In 2024, Todesfelde lost 31:44 to Bundesliga side Buxtehuder SV in front of 700 spectators in Bad Segeberg.
