Driven by the presence of four reigning Aude champions within its ranks of 6-to-10-year-old competitors, the club is implementing a sweeping strategic shift focused on operational excellence, technical professionalization, and structural expansion.
Strategic Leadership and Technical Expansion
Dubrulle joins a multi-disciplinary coaching staff designed to bridge recreational play and high-level competition. Alexandre Forestier brings state-certified expertise spanning youth, senior, and disabled sports programs, alongside community outreach work. Sébastien Lopez oversees the transition pipeline from leisure play to competitive rosters, while homegrown talent Max Morelle joins the staff under a part-time fixed-term contract, mentored by Dubrulle and departmental committee representative Xavier Canal.
The strategic roadmap also prioritizes internal development.
Structuring the Youth Academy
At the heart of the association’s growth is its École Française de Badminton (EFB), a three-star labeled academy. The program has restructured its youth training into five homogeneous skill tiers, establishing a clear boundary between recreational discovery and competitive pathways. Elite groups—specifically levels four and five—are now capped at 14 players selected through tryouts, requiring athletes to sign a formal commitment charter. Under this agreement, elite juniors must compete across all seven legs of the Circuit Interdépartemental Jeunes (CIDJ) to foster a results-driven mindset.
The club is supplementing weekly practices with two-day intensive training camps during every school holiday break. Additionally, an internal mentoring scheme pairs seasoned competitive players with younger talents to guide them through external tournament travel.
Upcoming Community Events and Open Doors
The association is hosting two major public events to welcome returning members and prospective players. On Saturday morning, club representatives will staff an informational booth at the Pierre de Coubertin gymnasium during the local associations forum to handle registrations for youth, leisure, and competitive sections. Activities shift to the Le Millénaire sports complex on Sunday, September 6, opening with a morning coffee welcome at 9:30 a.m. local time, followed by the annual general meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the complex meeting room.
Following a shared club-sponsored aperitif and potluck lunch at noon, the facility will host an open house and free open-play sessions from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. Visitors can test out equipment and consult directly with club leadership. At 2:30 p.m., a special highlight will feature the “Team Go Girl” initiative hosted by Max Morelle, alongside municipal sports deputy Sabine Chabert and local sports department representatives.
