Rhine River Rhinos: New Dome, new hope for the start of the season!

Rhine River Rhinos: New Dome, new hope for the start of the season!

The Rhine River Rhinos are ready to start the new season of the German elite league in wheelchair basketball. The first home game against the Doneck Dolphins Trier will take place on Sunday, October 6th. This game will be held in the new sports hall on the Square of German Unity, the so -called "Rhinos Dome". The anticipation among the players and fans is noticeable, as this is not only the start of the season, but also the inauguration of the new venue.

After an intensive preparation, which culminated with a convincing second place at the Thuringian Bulls Cup last week, the team competes in top form. Head Coach Michael Paye is satisfied with the progressiveness of his team and emphasizes that they are ready to face the challenges of the season.

season start in the new "Rhinos Dome"

The "Rhinos Dome" opens its doors to the audience on Sunday, admission begins at 2:00 p.m. and the game starts at 3:00 p.m. Managing Director Mirko Korder said that the move to this new hall is a decisive step for the rhinos, which should only be carried out if it could be implemented for everyone involved. "Thanks to the collegial cooperation with the VCW managing director Christopher Fetting and the support of the city of Wiesbaden, we were able to find a suitable solution," says Korder.

The Dolphins from Trier are among the more experienced teams in the league. Coach Dirk Paßiwan describes the composition of his team as balanced, despite the departure of the national player Lisa Bergenthal. However, with Branden Troutman they were able to hire a promising new addition. The team chemistry, according to Paßiwan, is a crucial element that the team could lead to success.

new squad and season goals

The Rhinos have set themselves ambitious goals for the season. Managing Director Korder explains that the plan exists to develop further and climb into the top 4 teams of the league. To achieve this, you have included the experienced players Hannah Dodd and Steven Elliott as well as the talented young talent Tim Diedrich. These players should form the basis for a successful season together with the remaining team members.

A special highlight this season is the meeting of three medalists from the Paralympics of Paris within the Rhinos team. Head Coach Michael Paye, who worked as an assistant coach of the US team, contributed to the gold medal. Jim Palmer won silver with Great Britain, while Nico Dreimüller secured the bronze medal for Germany. These successes not only bring individual strength, but also international experience to the team.

The players Steven Elliott and Hannah Dodd are full of anticipation for their home game premiere and look forward to playing in front of their fans. Paye is also motivated: "After hard training and preparation, we start the season at home, and it will be great to see many familiar faces and supporters again."

Invitation to the fans it is also: "We invite everyone from Wiesbaden and the region to convince themselves of the fascination of the wheelchair basketball at the Bundesliga level," Korder concluded.

The opening game on Sunday not only promises sporting excitement, but also a great atmosphere in the new "Rhinos Dome". The Rhinos are ready to face the competition and to experience many successful moments.

More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.wiesbadenaktuell.de .