From Dexerto · Michael Gwilliam · · 50s
Football club bans fans from jumping
German club bans synchronized jumping to prevent spectator discomfort.
In brief
German club bans synchronized jumping to prevent spectator discomfort. VfL Bochum banned coordinated jumping in its stadium after engineers found it could make spectators feel unwell. Originally reported by Dexerto.
VfL Bochum bans synchronized jumping
German football club VfL Bochum banned synchronized jumping in part of its stadium after engineers found the bouncing could make other spectators feel unwell.
Restriction covers East Stand
Bochum supporters will have to keep their celebrations grounded under a new rule covering the Ruhrstadion’s East Stand, which applies to blocks N2, O, P and Q.
Two-year ban on jumping routines
The rule could remain until 2028, leaving supporters without coordinated bouncing for roughly two years and risking full stand closure if jumping continues.
The short version
VfL Bochum banned coordinated jumping in its stadium after engineers found it could make spectators feel unwell.
