The Schwäbischer Turnerbund (STB) has issued a formal directive for trainers and instructors to complete their license renewals by 2027, emphasizing that professional qualification is mandatory for continued coaching eligibility. Coaches must accumulate specific learning units—20 for C-licenses and 15 for B-licenses—to maintain active status within the organization.
Fulfill Continuing Education Units to Maintain Coaching Licenses
Maintaining a coaching license under the STB framework requires a proactive approach to continuing education. According to the organization’s latest guidelines, the renewal process is strictly contingent upon the completion of verified learning units. For those holding a C-license, the requirement is 20 total units, with at least ten of those categorized as subject-specific. B-license holders must complete 15 subject-specific units to remain in good standing.
The STB provides several avenues for trainers to satisfy these requirements, ranging from specialized workshops in children’s gymnastics, fitness and health, to broader organizational management training. The federation has also integrated major events into its certification pathway; the Fitness Convention and the Sportkongress Stuttgart are both officially recognized for credit. Even digital engagement is incentivized, with the “TREFFPUNKT STB” online format granting two units, while in-person attendance at the same event earns four.
Strategic Planning for Certification Maintenance
The STB is urging members to avoid the “bottleneck” effect by initiating their training schedule well before the 2027 deadline. Early registration ensures access to limited-capacity workshops and prevents the time pressure often associated with end-of-cycle compliance. For those seeking administrative assistance, the STB has established specific service channels to handle inquiries regarding competition, academy programs, and general fitness certifications.
The federation has clarified that inquiries regarding the DTB Pokal Stuttgart should be directed to a dedicated support line at 0711 / 49092-100. For all other matters, the STB requests that members specify the nature of their request—such as “Fitness & Health” or “Competition”—to expedite processing times.
Celebrate International Achievements and Hall of Fame Inductions
The push for ongoing professional development comes as the federation celebrates recent achievements on the international stage. The German gymnastics contingent recently delivered high-performance results at the Memorial Arthur Gander in Chiasso, Switzerland. MTV Stuttgart’s Helen Kevric has received additional recognition following her career-best performances, while Isabell Sawade was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame of the German and Schwäbischer Turnerbund in Cologne for her contributions to rhythmic gymnastics.
These successes show the importance of the technical expertise the STB aims to foster through its updated education programs. By aligning individual professional development with the broader goals of the federation, the STB continues to ensure that both the grassroots and elite levels of the sport remain supported by high-level instructional standards.
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