ACROBAD

The oldest gay badminton and Lesbian Association (there are 3) created in March 2001. It aims to organise and promote the practice of badminton within the gay and lesbian community, in a spirit of combating discrimination and integration. If Acrobad is a gay and lesbian association, it is also open to all their friends. We just need to know that the atmosphere is very "gay". Entries are made on the waiting list, by e-mail only, starting in June each year for the autumn fall. Training takes place from September to June, except on holidays at Grange-aux-Beaux Gymnasium - 17, Boy-Zelanski Street (10 th) on Tuesday from a. m. to p. m. and gymnasium Jean Verdier - 11 per cent, Shippagan Street (10 th) on Thursdays from 19 a. m. to 21 p. m. and on Sundays from 14 p. m. to 18 p. m. Courses are organised throughout the year. They are directed at all levels, from the big to the competitor. These are paid prices (low prices), insured by a graduate teacher, intra club for beginners, inter-club for other levels. Tournaments are organised all year round in all major cities in Europe. They are open to everyone, with competitions by level, double and/or simple. They take place most often over 3 days, with a lobby on Friday evening, the tournament on Saturday, followed by a dinner or evening, then a brunch before separating on Sunday noon. Members of the host club usually propose to host the participants. The clubs in Paris also organise their own tournament in the spring. All useful information, the tournament schedule and registration procedures are available on the Gay and Lesbian Badminton tournaments site: www.parisbad.com.