{"id":4890,"date":"2024-10-22T20:48:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T18:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/?page_id=4890"},"modified":"2025-11-10T16:05:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T15:05:01","slug":"talent-cup","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/competitions\/talent-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Talent Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The Talent Cup is a unique badminton event designed to give both beginner and experienced players a fun, competitive experience. Using the Swiss round format, this tournament allows participants to play multiple matches, progressively facing opponents with similar skill levels based on their performance in previous rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Open to All<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: The competition is open to players from Luxembourg and neighboring countries, including licensed and unlicensed participants. This ensures that young players, including those just starting out, can join without needing a formal license.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Swiss Round System<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: Players are matched randomly for the first round, and then each subsequent match is against an opponent who had the same outcome (win or loss) in the previous round. As the tournament progresses, the system naturally creates balanced and exciting matches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Guaranteed Matches<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: All participants are guaranteed to play the same number of matches, regardless of their results. This structure ensures everyone gains valuable playing experience and enjoyment throughout the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Level-Based Grouping<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: Players are grouped by skill and experience, which can include mixed-age and even mixed-gender matches, depending on the number of participants. This flexible approach allows for the most competitive and engaging matches possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Prizes for All<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">: At the end of the competition, every participant will receive a prize, emphasizing the event&#8217;s focus on learning, development, and enjoyment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">This tournament provides a fantastic introduction to competitive play, especially for beginners, while still offering a challenging environment for more experienced players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Player Grouping by Level and Age:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This table helps clubs place young players in the <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"221\">right level group<\/strong> for tournaments, regardless of their age.<br data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\" \/>Age categories (U9 to U17) are <strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"338\">mixed according to real playing level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Levels:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><strong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"366\">Beginner<\/strong>: learning the basics<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><strong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"408\">Intermediate<\/strong>: comfortable in play and competition<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"462\">Advanced<\/strong>: experienced player with good results or strong level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each player is placed in <strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"558\">one group<\/strong> (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2):<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"602\">C groups<\/strong> \u2192 youngest or beginners<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"643\">B groups<\/strong> \u2192 intermediate players<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"683\">A groups<\/strong> \u2192 advanced or older players<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>For clubs:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-position: outside;\">\n<li>Choose the player\u2019s <strong>level<\/strong>: Beginner \/ Intermediate \/ Advanced<\/li>\n<li>Identify the <strong>age category<\/strong>: U9, U11, U13, U15, or U17<\/li>\n<li>Use the table below to find the <strong>right group<\/strong> (A1\u2013C2)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Practical information:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"976\">Foreign players:<\/strong> please complete the Entry Form <strong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1043\"><a href=\"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EntryForm_Talent_Cup_2025-2026.xlsx\">EntryForm_Talent_Cup_2025-2026<\/a> <\/strong>and send it by email to <strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1089\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1087\">office@feluba.lu<\/a><\/strong>, together with proof of payment.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1141\">Entry fee:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1176\">10 \u20ac per player per discipline<\/strong>, payable by bank transfer to <strong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1214\">BCEE: <\/strong><strong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1230\">IBAN:<\/strong> LU64 0019 7555 5422 6000 &#8211; <strong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1270\">BIC:<\/strong> BCEELULLXXX<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 25%; border: 1px solid #000;\">Category<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 25%; border: 1px solid #000;\">Beginner<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 25%; border: 1px solid #000;\">Intermediate<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 25%; border: 1px solid #000;\">Advanced<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"><strong>U9<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">C2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">C2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">C1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"><strong>U11<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">C2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">C1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">B2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"><strong>U13<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">C1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">B2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">B1 \/ A2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"><strong>U15<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">B2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">B1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">A2 \/ A1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"><strong>U17<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">B2 \/ B1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">A2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\">A1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":5243,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4890","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4890"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5517,"href":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4890\/revisions\/5517"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/badminton.lu\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}