Danish football fan clubs

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[edit] Danish Football Fanclubs

The Federation of Danish Football Fanclubs (DFF) was founded in the fall of 2003 by an assembly of representatives from the official football fanclubs. In Danish known as Danske Fodbold Fanklubber.

DFF was formerly known as “Superligaens Fanklub Forening” and served as a network for the fanclubs with clubs playing in the premier league.

However a greater forum was needed in order to better organize fan interests so the Federation of Danish Football Fanclubs was created to serve as an umbrella organization for the official football fanclubs i.e. fanclubs that have been recognised by their respective football clubs.

The members of DFF include football fan clubs of the clubs playing in the Premier League (Superligaen), the divisions and the national team.

The reorganization of the federation meant a rise in members, which is now more than 20 football fan clubs, that represent more than 45.000 dedicated football fans, that show up for the games every week and help create the setting for great football and a fast growing and fascinating fan culture in Denmark.

DFF works to ensure a forum, where the fan clubs can strengthen their mutual collaboration, but also to create a platform, with the purpose of drawing attention to the common matters of the fan clubs.

The federation is composed of a board elected by the members on the general assembly. Members are active on three different committees and in ad-hoc working groups.

Among some of DFF´s activities are organizing The Indoor Danish Championship for fans and a yearly football supporters seminar for members.

DFF has set up a standing committee on safety and the prevention of violence, racism and vandalism among the fans. Their work is to look closely at the safety aspects of running a fan club and being a football fan at matches.

It is the clear aim of DFF to be a forum for organised Danish football fans and to work together to improve the conditions for football fans. This in regards to strengthening the fan culture as well as long term strategy to protect the fan base from racist and/or violence.

The anti-racism motto of DFF´s members is:

“We care about team colors, not skin colors” – Fair Fans Campaign 2002-

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