Membership
Any natural or legal person can become a member.
The association consists of active members, but can also accept supporting members (ordinary members) and honorary members.
Active members are members who are directly involved in the association; supporting members and honorary members are members who are not actively involved in the association but who promote and support the objectives and purpose of the association in an appropriate manner.
A natural person who is not a member of the association can also become an honorary member.   Membership (admission/exclusion) is decided solely by the Association's Board of Directors. A trial period / probationary period for membership can be set for each candidate for membership. The membership application of minors requires the signatures of their legal representatives. The applicant may appeal to the General Meeting against a rejection of the application for membership by the Executive Board, which does not require any justification. This shall make the final decision. Each member receives a membership card / sports pass with photo after a probationary period (determined individually for each member by the Executive Board). There are separate regulations governing the sports pass / membership card. (Membership card regulations)

Start/end of membership
Membership must be applied for in writing to the Executive Board.
The Executive Board makes a final decision on the written application for membership by a simple majority of votes. The Executive Board is not obliged to inform the applicant of any reasons for rejection. Membership changes (from active membership to supporting membership) must be notified to the Executive Board in writing at least three months before the end of the financial year. Membership ends through voluntary resignation, expulsion, death of the member or loss of legal capacity in the case of legal entities. Voluntary termination of membership must be declared to the Executive Board by giving three months' written notice to the end of the financial year. The exclusion of a member with immediate effect and for good cause can be pronounced if the member grossly violates the articles of association, regulations, the purpose of the articles of association or the interests of the association. The member must be given the opportunity to comment on the allegations made within two weeks before the exclusion from the association. Upon termination of membership, for whatever reason, all claims arising from the membership relationship shall lapse. A refund of contributions, donations or other support is generally excluded. This does not affect the Association's entitlement to outstanding contributions.