The 9e Brocéliande badminton tournament, at national level, began on Saturday November 26, 2022, in Taupont (Morbihan) with single men’s and women’s matches as well as mixed doubles. In total, 240 players from the Great West, from juniors to veterans, take part, including a few from Ploërmel. We note the presence of many women, more than during the previous edition. Matches are self-referred.
“On a good start”
Pierre Gauttier, 23 years old and licensed to the club for twelve years, is one of the registered local players. My brothers practiced badminton and I followed them
explains the captain of the Division 2 team. So far, the results are satisfactory. We are on a good track. Regarding the Brocéliande Tournament, I hope to win it in my series
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Badminton Pays de Ploërmel, which organizes the competition with about fifty volunteers (adults and young people) mobilized during the weekend, has 130 licensees including about sixty young people. There are new and returning players. Killian Roland is the head of the organization of the tournament for the first year. I take over from Marion Trochu. There was above all work to be done upstream, with in particular the constitution of the tables
announces the one who did a GEO training to be a tournament organizer.
And instantly
For the first year, new software allows players to follow live results and matches are filmed and broadcast live on the website of the French Badminton Federation (www.ffbad.org). We are among the first clubs to try this
reveals Gilles Renault, the president of the club. We save time in rotations with the Scorbad software
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Sébastien Dran and Yoanne Manceny, at the club for ten years, have been vice-presidents since this year. It’s a new challenge
recognizes Sébastien Dran. I’m just starting out and trying to fit in. We learn every day. It is not easy. Fortunately, Gilles Renault is there.
Yoanne Manceny has been taking care of young people for a long time.We have a president who is exceptional.
The tournament continues this Sunday, November 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Taupont sports hall with the program of men’s and women’s doubles. A food truck will be present in the parking lot. Free entry.
On February 4 and 5, 2023, Badminton Pays de Ploërmel licensees will travel to Cesson-Sévigné (Ille-et-Vilaine) for the French badminton championships. They will be present as spectators and to create atmosphere in the stands.