Nearly 250 players are expected this weekend at the Espace Pierre-de-Coubertin for the traditional youth and veteran badminton tournament organised by the Badminton Association of Cornebarrieu, La Dépêche du Midi reported.
The annual event brings together children and adults from across the region for two days of competition on November 14 and 15. Participants range from unranked players to regional-level competitors.
“Des habitués mais pas que !” said Alizée, secretary of the association, told La Dépêche du Midi.
Veterans aged 35 and older will compete in singles matches on Saturday. Mixed doubles action for the veteran division is scheduled for Sunday.
Players under 18 years of age make up a larger portion of the field and will compete across both days of the weekend. Association volunteers will run a refreshment stand throughout the event serving homemade dishes for the competitors.
Organisers have arranged prizes for the tournament winners. The association also holds a separate tournament dedicated to senior players annually on March 13 and 14.
Competition runs through Saturday and Sunday at the Espace Pierre-de-Coubertin venue in Cornebarrieu. Saturday features veteran singles matches alongside early rounds of the youth categories.
Sunday matches focus on veteran mixed doubles and the concluding rounds for younger divisions. Registration and open levels accommodate local club members as well as regional visitors.
The event is open to players of all skill levels, from unranked competitors to regional league participants. Divisions are split into youth categories for players under 18 and veteran brackets for adults aged 35 and older.
The youth and veteran tournament takes place on November 14 and 15 at the Espace Pierre-de-Coubertin. A separate senior tournament is scheduled for March 13 and 14.
Spectators are welcome to attend the matches at the Espace Pierre-de-Coubertin and access the food stands operated by association volunteers throughout the weekend.
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