New club leadership at the Zurich Renegades
The American Football Club Zurich Renegades has elected a new club management. The reorganization of the board is intended to further advance the development of the club, which has existed since 1983, and to provide new organizational and sporting impulses.
Vacancies on the board that have been known for a long time
In the weeks before the general meeting it became known that some board members would not run for another term. Among other things, a successor had to be found for the presidency, for operations and also for marketing. However, outsiders were not aware that an almost complete renewal of the board was in the offing.
With the press release published today, the Zurich Renegades want to curb the rumor mill within the scene. Since the general meeting a week ago, it was clear that hardly any stone would be left unturned in Zurich. In a kind of election, two board groups competed against each other – and the group around Sina Brüngger has now won the race. Olivier Gossweiler, a veteran of the Zurich Renegades, lost. In a Whatsapp message that was leaked to endzone.ch, he concluded the message with “former Zurich Renegade”. This means that he has probably left not only the board, but also the club.
A breath of fresh air in Zurich
The new Renegades leadership speaks of a “breath of fresh air” for the people of Zurich. President Sina Brüngger is confident about the future: “This club has enormous potential. We not only want to preserve what exists, but also set new standards – for our members, our fans and for the sport of American football in Zurich. With united strength we can achieve great things.”
Alexandra Koller, who is responsible for communications, also emphasizes the importance of the members: “The members are the heart and soul of our club. Their enthusiasm and commitment make the Renegades something special. Our goal is to build an even closer community and, together, raise the spirit of American football in Zurich to a new level.”
Match and training operations remain secured through the handover. At the same time, projects are being planned to promote young talent, present the sport more to the public and strengthen long-term partnerships. The new club management wants to further develop the club together with members, sponsors and fans in a future-oriented manner and anchor it sustainably in the Zurich sports landscape.
It is not clear from the media release who the other board members are. The old board was also still visible on the website at the time this article was published.
