Frosty temperatures and full stands: Mackenbach wins confi-cup!

Frosty temperatures and full stands: Mackenbach wins confi-cup!

The confirmation football cup of the Evangelical State Church of the Palatinate celebrated a remarkable comeback on January 21, 2025. After a two-year Corona break, the excited tournament took place again in the gymnasium of the Schillerschule in Kaiserslautern. Teams from eight parishes were represented on that day: Mackenbach, Neustadt-Valley, Regiogroup Ost-Bad Bergzabern, 1. FC Sznycel-Carlsberg, Kusel-Konken-Rammelsbach, Höheischweiler, Roadrunner’s-Landau and Hochspeyer. The event was organized by the Protestant youth of the Palatinate and, despite frosty temperatures, attracted numerous enthusiastic spectators.

A total of 18 games were played, with each match lasting ten minutes. The SWFV referees ensured that the games run smoothly. The biggest challenge was the fancy heating in the hall, but the fans could not be discouraged. They loudly supported their teams and provided instruments, rehearsed choreographies, costumes and make -up for a stirring atmosphere.

results and awards

tournament winner was the team from Mackenbach, which will thus represent the Palatinate on May 29 in Cologne at the Federal Confi Cup. Mackenbach secured first place with a strong performance. The other placements were:

Höheischweiler was awarded the fairest team, while the regiopin Ost-Bad Bergzabern received the trophy for the best fans. These awards underline the sports spirit and the fairness that were in the foreground at this event.

a strong sense of community

Heidrun Krauss, the managing consultant in the State Youth Panel Office, emphasized the importance of getting together and getting to know each other. Her commitment and passion for young people are crucial to promote a strong sense of community. These values ​​were impressively visible at this year's tournament.

The confirmand football cup remains an important part of the community life of the Evangelical Church of the Palatinate and continues to promise exciting and connecting experiences for everyone involved. As Rheinpfalz , the tournament winner Mackenbach will be represented there. In addition, the Evangelical Church of the Palatinate The importance of such events for the municipalities.