Sportwart

sports officer

noun SHPORT-vart Rare

Also means

athletic director (club level)

Usage Note

Sportwart is the elected official in a German sports club responsible for organising competitions, scheduling, and team matters. A typical volunteer committee role at Sportverein level; found in the statutes (Satzung) of most German clubs.

Examples

"Der Sportwart organisierte das Jahresturnier des Vereins."

Natural Translation

The sports officer organised the club's annual tournament.

Literal Translation

The sports-warden organised the annual-tournament of-the club.

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