Change at the top of the club: TV Ludweiler welcomes new chairman!
New chairman at TV Ludweiler: René Schwarz takes over from Knut Duchêne at the Warndtstadion after 56 years.

Change at the top of the club: TV Ludweiler welcomes new chairman!
On May 19, 2025, the general meeting of TV Ludweiler took place in the club room of the Warndtstadion, at which a significant change was made at the top of the club. After 56 years, long-time chairman Knut Duchêne handed over to René Schwarz, who was unanimously elected as the new chairman. Weekly Mirror Online reports that Duchêne was recognized for his remarkable commitment and achievements and remains associated with the association as honorary president.
The new club management also includes important personnel changes. Oreste Lingenfelder becomes the new managing director and succeeds Ingeborg Wolf. In addition, Sonja Frosinski will replace Monika Duchêne as secretary. Christoph Bach was confirmed in his position as treasurer, which speaks for continuity in the club's management. Monika Duchêne and Ingeborg Wolf were also made honorary members, which particularly underlined the emotional farewell and honor of these three people.
Outlook for future activities
The agenda of the general meeting included not only personnel changes, but also numerous sporting and organizational topics. The club looks back on a successful year 2024 with numerous events and sporting successes. This suggests positive development and motivated club life. Planned activities include a family festival in September and the Saarland Athletics Championships in July, which will also take place in the Warndtstadion.
René Schwarz is responsible for organizing these events and the athletics department itself. In addition to heading the department, he takes responsibility for the training organization and the competition venue organization. The official website of the athletics department provides further information on the responsibilities and tasks within the association.
Areas of responsibility within the association
Schwarz is the contact person for the entire club, the regional sports association (SLB) and the city of Völklingen. The department is set up to organize board meetings, general meetings and competitions. The training organization, which includes group division, training coordination and plans, is also his responsibility.
Another important aspect of the work is conducting training sessions and managing club records. The department also prepares competition reports for the press and updates its website. Finances, such as managing trainer salaries and travel expenses, are also part of the extensive tasks that a well-functioning department requires.
In summary, the general meeting at TV Ludweiler shows a dynamic new beginning and a strong commitment to the future of the club in both the sporting and organizational areas.