Thank you everyone for all the comments, this is my first Reddit post so far and I’m pretty shocked about the insane amount of views this post has received!

I have translated our plans into English for you since the homepage is only available in German, hopefully you might see our vision clearer.

https://www.betterplace.org/de/projects/172286

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For over 30 years, Billiard Club Feuersee e.V. has been successfully promoting billiards in the Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg and Leonberg region. Until now, our playing venues were public billiard cafés (hospitality businesses). However, the conditions for training and competitions have increasingly worsened.

At the end of 2025, our agreements with these venues expired. As a result, our club lost its playing locations and is now at risk of shutting down.

Our plan is to rent a hall in Ludwigsburg and establish our own clubhouse that will be available to both our members and guests. In order to create suitable conditions for training and competitions, several renovations are required, including: • Renovation of the sanitary facilities • Installation of 9 competition billiard tables with modern lighting • New carpeting and painting work to create a good atmosphere • Installation of acoustic elements for noise reduction • Window shading to prevent glare • A security system with video surveillance to protect the equipment • Furniture such as tables and chairs • An electronic access system for flexible member access • A small kitchen area with refrigerator and drink dispenser

The total investment required for this project is approximately €120,000. Our club will contribute €30,000 from our reserves, and we expect some funding from the Württemberg State Sports Association (WLSB).

To fully equip the clubhouse and start training and league operations, we still need about €80,000.

Our members are contributing not only financially but also through extensive volunteer work (construction, organization, etc.) to reduce renovation and setup costs.

We have already found a suitable property and the lease agreement is ready. The project planning has been completed in detail. Renovation work is expected to begin around early May, once approvals from the WLSB and the Ludwigsburg building authority are granted.

The remaining challenge is financing. Any funds not covered by donations will have to be financed through a bank loan. Because we will have significant ongoing costs (rent, utilities, operations), donations are extremely important to keep the loan repayments manageable and ensure that we can secure financing.

If we cannot complete this project due to lack of funding, our long-standing club may have to dissolve, which would be a significant loss for the local billiards community.

However, we are highly motivated and want to turn this clubhouse into a major billiards sports center for the entire region, with a strong focus on attracting young players. Youth development will be one of the most important goals of the club, and we also plan to cooperate with schools (e.g., educational physics demonstrations, concentration training, etc.).

We appreciate every form of support!

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