Since July 2019, the Bavarian Football Association (BFV) and SOCCATOURS have been linked by a strong, exclusive partnership in the field of football training camps. As the largest state association in the German Football Association - with over 4,500 clubs and more than 23,000 teams - the BFV is the perfect partner to offer football clubs in Bavaria first-class training camp solutions.
The partnership was extended on a long-term basis in July 2025. The aim remains to provide football teams from all over Bavaria with optimal support during their preparations - with tailor-made training camps in Germany and throughout Europe. The partnership is exclusive: only SOCCATOURS accompanies Bavarian clubs as the official training camp partner of the BFV via its communication channels.
4480
Clubs
4480 clubs are members of the Bavarian Football Association, making the BFV the largest of the 21 DFB regional associations.
23139
Teams
23.139 teams in all age groups from the C-Class to the regional league are organized in the amateur game operation.
2019
since
The partnership between the BFV and SOCCATOURS hasexisted since 2019 .
700+
Teams
Every year, more than 700 Bavarian football teams of all levels, genders and ages rely on a training camp with SOCCATOURS.
Together with BFV Service GmbH, the association's marketing subsidiary, SOCCATOURS implements targeted campaigns - directly on the BFV website, via social media, in newsletters and other channels. The highlights of the exclusive partnership include
- Exclusive discounts & competitions for BFV clubs
- Support with the organization of training camps for selection teams
- Surveys and editorial content on all aspects of football preparation
- Personal advice for football clubs in Bavaria
Tobias Brunner, Director Marketing, SOCCATOURS:
"The BFV offers us an ideal platform to present our high-quality football training camps in a targeted manner. Bavarian clubs thus benefit from modern concepts and a strong service - for their successful pre-season preparation."
The cooperation not only includes marketing campaigns, but also the organization of training camps for the BFV selection teams. From training and accommodation to test matches - SOCCATOURS offers everything from a single source.
Marcus Häusler, Managing Director of the SOCCA GROUP:
"This partnership is a real success model for us. With the BFV, we have a strong, reliable partner at our side with whom we share our passion for professionally organized football training camps."
Andreas Schinko, Managing Director of BFV Service GmbH:
"I am delighted that with SOCCATOURS we continue to have an experienced partner on our team who accompanies our clubs on their path to sporting success - with quality, expertise and genuine proximity to amateur football."
For more information about our partnerships and cooperations, please contact our contact person for cooperations, Sebastian Flach, by phone(+49 (0)8031 237 89-13) or by e-mail to find out more and talk about possible cooperations with SOCCATOURS.
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