Newsletter

September 2025

Table of contents


I. From the Executive Board

II. Badminton

III. Handball

IV. Miniature golf course

V. Rugby

VI. New to Team Munich: Nia – exercising the body with joy

VII. Volleyball in August

VIII. Participants sought for studies

IX. Run for Life 2025

X. Queer Sports News

XI. Dates
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I. From the Executive Board


Run for Life

On Sunday, 14th September, Team München e.V. is supporting Run for Life 2025, which is being organised again this year by Munich AIDS-Hilfe in the English Garden. In addition to marking the route, we will also be participating with our information stand. Supporters/Volunteers are very welcome! Here is the registration link: https://nuudel.digitalcourage.de/HCVkrignksEkyNcd

Thank you, we look forward to seeing you! (Further details about Run for Life below)



Team Munich at the Olympiapark summer party (Photo below)

At the Body-Mind Theme Weekend (23 August) at the Olympic Park Summer Festival was Team München e.V. in cooperation with the Isar pike represented for the first time with an information stand. Located directly between the Olympic swimming pool and the Olympic Hall – equipped with a tent, mini table tennis table, football goals and badminton – we wanted to show the presence of our LGBTQIA+* community at a non-typical queer event as one of the largest queer sports clubs in Germany. 

According to all participants and supporters, we succeeded very well in this endeavour. We received a very positive response and were also able to have some nice conversations with visitors. 

Once again, a big thank you to all the volunteers and members of Isarhechte for your support. The Munich AIDS charity was also represented with its own stand. We are already looking forward to next year.
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II. Badminton


A group from the division is taking part in the Queer badminton league QUBALI. They performed well on the first match day in Düsseldorf. Now the newly formed MUNICH SIX PACKS Hosting teams from Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Cologne on Saturday, 13 September, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the hall at Görzer Straße 53. Dian, Zia, Quynh, Olaf, Steve, Dieter, Martin, Christophe and Widy would be delighted if lots of people came along to cheer them on!


Outlook for the league season

The 2025/26 season in the BBV leagues does not start until October. This time, we are competing with three teams and a hobby league team.

Here is an overview of the three teams:

Team Munich I in the district upper league: https://badminton-bbv.de/liga/team/162807/25/26

Team Munich II in the South-East District League: https://badminton-bbv.de/liga/team/162992/25/26

Team Munich III in District League B-Central: https://badminton-bbv.de/liga/team/163660/25/26
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III. Handball


After the fantastic tournament at the EuroGames in Lyon, everyday life has now returned for the handball players. Due to the summer holidays, we can currently only train on Wednesdays, but we have also had lots of experiences outside of sport. On 16 August, we met up for a joint team evening at our sponsor München72, where we enjoyed a lovely evening with delicious food. 

We will also be supporting Team Munich on 23 August.Information stand at the Olympic Park-Summer party and took over in the evening Bar shift at the Sub. We had a lot of fun doing it, and now it's time to start preparing for the season.


Do you know someone who would fit into our group? We are currently looking for new players and a new coach. For more information about us, training times, halls and more, please visit our page.
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IV. Miniature golf course


Just before our first outdoor season draws to a close, we want to take a look at courses with challenging obstacles with the trainers from 1. MGC München-Feldmoching. We will develop strategies and practise stroke techniques to overcome these obstacles. We will put the theory into practice in small groups. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. Clubs and balls can be borrowed.

When: Friday, 12 September, 5.30 p.m.

Location: Miniature golf course at the Schießstätte restaurant, Karlsfelder Str. 35; MVV: Bus 172 (from Feldmoching underground/suburban railway station to Feldmochinger See)

Advance registration is requested by 11 September.

Registration
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V. Rugby


A lot has happened at the Munich Monks over the past month. 

On 3 August, there was a general meeting, where not only social media figures, training participation and finances were discussed, but also a new board was elected: Chris is considered to be Head of Division supported by Michaela and Jan as deputy division proposals. Together, they will hold this office for two years and are motivated and full of ideas to move the team forward.

On 9 August, two players from the Munich Monks took part in the SG Bavaria made their debut and played in a friendly match against the visiting Canadian team Mississauga RC. The match ended 27:10 in favour of SG Bayern, and afterwards there was a barbecue with the Canadians and a pub crawl.

In addition, Munich celebrated Monks on 16 August birthday with a barbecue after the regular training session at the Anton Fingerle Centre and a touch game for anyone who wanted to join in. Friends and fans of the team were also invited, so despite the unsettled weather, the afternoon was a great success.

VI. New to Team Munich: Nia – exercising the body with joy


Nia is a holistic movement concept that combines dance, martial arts and forms of body therapy.

Nia gets you moving, strengthens your body, lets you breathe deeply and gives you new energy. You feel more intense and discover your range of motion.

Short, repetitive sequences of steps to music alternate with guided, free parts. In class, Nia teacher Chantal dances everything before and with you. You can playfully adapt the training to your physical constitution, your fitness level and your needs.

You dance barefoot in clothes that encourage movement.

For anyone who wants to bring more joy into their lives through exercise - regardless of age or previous experience.

Just give it a try!

The workshops will be held on Wednesday 8th, 15th and 22nd October from 7 to 8 p.m. held.

Registration at  https://www.teammuenchen.de/nia-workshop/

Please direct any questions to nia@teammuenchen.de
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VII. Volleyball in August


At the end of August, the Q-Cup of the Queer League took place in Düsseldorf. Six teams from different levels played against each other. With two wins and three draws, Team Munich I finished undefeated in third place.


Last Friday, after delivery problems, the medals finally arrived for Team Munich I as winners of the B-South division and for Team Munich II as winners of the C-South division. The medals were presented to the victorious players during a small ceremony. 


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VIII. Participants sought for studies


We are pleased to draw your attention to several studies that are seeking participants:


–For her master's thesis in sociology, LMU student Nathalie is researching the everyday lives of queer people – „both inside and outside queer spaces, also with regard to the visibility of queerness and the relationship to a community“. If you would like to support Nathalie, please feel free to contact her: Nathalie.Koestler@campus.lmu.de, 

Telephone: 0177 6610867


The University of Bamberg is conducting a study on the mental health and stress experienced by trans* individuals. Participants who identify as trans* are sought. This refers to all those whose gender identity does not correspond to the binary gender assigned at birth and also includes individuals who identify as non-binary, gender fluid, etc. You can participate online: https://klinpsychbamberg.limesurvey.net/825591?lang=de Password: mental.25.study
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IX. Run for Life 2025

Charity run in aid of Munich AIDS Support on 14 September 2025


We are particularly looking forward to this run, because on 14 September we will be celebrating with the 25th edition the silver anniversary of our sporting charity event for Munich AIDS Aid – with you, of course!

The run starts at 2:00 p.m., The route once again covers 5.8 km or 10 km through the English Garden. 

The meeting point is at 12 noon in front of the Bavarian National Museum/Prinzregentenstraße, where there will be information, snacks and drinks, as well as a photo point, a warm-up programme and entertainment with singer Ray Allen Taylor. So keep the date free and look forward to a relaxed, convivial day of running – for a good cause, of course!

All places are currently taken – unfortunately, we cannot accept any more registrations! We have opened a waiting list, so if you are interested, please sign up there – we will let you know if a place becomes available. 

The entry fee is €21. The deadline for online registration is 7 September. Spontaneous registrations will be accepted on the day of the race for €24.

Time: 12:00 – 17:00

Location: Bavarian National Museum/forecourt

Admission: €21/€24 Organiser: Münchner Aids-Hilfe e.V.

Web address: www.runforlife.de

Email address: info@muenchner-aidshilfe.de
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X. Queer Sports News


New immigration policy prohibits visas for transgender athletes

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/08/new-immigration-policy-bans-visas-for-trans-athletes-not-in-the-national-interest


These 29 footballers have come out as gay or bisexual while playing at professional or semi-professional level.

https://www.outsports.com/2025/7/23/24116017/gay-bisexual-soccer-players-footballers-men-lgbtq/


Boxing association confirms „gender tests“

https://www.queer.de/detail.php?article_id=54756


Former footballer Urban: „There are also gay couples in the Bundesliga.“

https://www.queer.de/detail.php?article_id=54669


The Queerspiegel section of the Tagesspiegel newspaper reports:

At the end of July, the World Darts Federation (WDF) announced that trans women would not be allowed to participate in women's and girls' tournaments. This was preceded by a massive transphobic hate campaign against trans player Noa-Lynn van Leuven, which included death threats, during the World Darts Championship in December and January.

However, the sex assigned at birth is not decisive for the WDF in the case of trans men. Trans men „may participate in WDF ranking tournaments and cups in the ‚women‘ category (according to their sex registered at birth) if they have not taken or are not currently taking androgenising substances such as hormone treatments,“ according to the new regulation. However, all trans persons are allowed to participate in tournaments in the open category.
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XI. Dates


LeZ counter service, Müllerstr. 26 (with Munich team get-together from 7 p.m.)

Fri 05.09.25 18:00 Team Munich Bar service (table tennis) and club get-together from 19:00, Office services Executive Board 18.30- 20.00

 

Sub counter service, Müllerstr. 14

The Munich team will be serving at the bar on 8 November.

You can find out who is behind the bar at Sub at https://kalender.subonline.org/


Badminton

Sat 13/09/25 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Match day Queer Badminton League, Görzerstr. 53


Bowling

Summer break until 19 October


Minigolf

Fri 12/09/25 17:30 Guided training at Feldmoching mini golf course

Fri 26/09/25 17:30 Scheduled match at the Olympic Park

Please register at minigolf@teammuenchen.de


Dancing

Sun 07.09.25 6:00–10:00 p.m. Dance café in the hall of the guild house, Thalkirchnerstraße 7

10 September 2025, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Line dancing at Stielerschule, Stielerstr. 6/ground floor; 

Registration required by 04.09.25: tanzen@teammuenchen.de


Tournaments

27 June to 4 July 2026: Gay Games Valencia 2026 https://www.gaygamesvalencia2026.com/


Event information

– On 14 and 15 November, Melodiva 30th birthday! 

Together with guests Musica Lesbiana from Stuttgart (on Friday) and Weibrations from Karlsruhe (on Saturday), the Melodiven will be turning heads in their anniversary show at the Technikum am Rad! Tickets are available here     


– Invitation to the Queer Neo-Pop Chanson concert. The next concert by „Lindermeier & the Fuckboys“ is on 2 October at 8 p.m. at the LINDENKELLER in FREISING Tickets are available here 

More information at https://www.instagram.com/davidlindermeier/