Belgian National Badminton League
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The Belgian National Badminton League, also known as Victor League (sponsored by Victor), is the top interclub competition in Belgian badminton
. There are 2 national divisions organized by the Belgian Badminton Federation
. All other divisions are organized per region. The competition format was restyled during the season 2007-2008.
During each match, 8 confrontations are played: 1 Men's double, 1 Women's double, 2 Men's Singles, 2 Women's Singles and 2 Mixed Doubles.
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
. There are 2 national divisions organized by the Belgian Badminton Federation
Belgian Badminton Federation
The Belgian Badminton Federation is the governing body for Badminton in Belgium. The administrative seat is located in Brussels. The Federation was one of the 11 founding members of Badminton Europe....
. All other divisions are organized per region. The competition format was restyled during the season 2007-2008.
The competition
Both national divisions consist of 8 participating clubs. These participate in 7 qualification weekends. After these qualifications, the top 4 teams will play the play-offs for the title. The bottom 4 teams will compete each other in the play-downs to maintain their position in the league.During each match, 8 confrontations are played: 1 Men's double, 1 Women's double, 2 Men's Singles, 2 Women's Singles and 2 Mixed Doubles.
The 2010-2011 clubs
For this season, the 8 participating clubs are the following:| Club name | City | Last season's position |
|---|---|---|
| CSB Ixelles | Elsene / Ixelles | 6th |
| Everbergse | Everberg Everberg Everberg is a town in the Belgian province Flemish-Brabant and is part of the municipality of Kortenberg. The territory contains an area of 925 ha. The neighbouring towns or municipalities are Leefdaal, Kortenberg, Erps-Kwerps, Meerbeek, Sterrebeek, Moorsel and Tervuren... | Promoted |
| Lebad | Heule Heule Heule is a submunicipality of the city of Kortrijk in the Belgian province of West-Flandres. The first notion of this settlement date of the year 1111. Heule has a surface of 1169h and has a population of 10,503 . Surrounding villages of Heule are Bissegem, Gullegem, Lendelede and Kuurne... | 2nd |
| Pluimplukkers | Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... | 5th |
| Saive | Liège Liège Liège is a major city and municipality of Belgium located in the province of Liège, of which it is the economic capital, in Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium.... | 5th |
| Webacsa | Wellen Wellen Wellen is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On 1 January 2008 Wellen had a total population of 7,102. The total area is 26.72 km², giving a population density of 266 inhabitants per km².... | 3rd |
| W & L1 | Herent Herent Herent is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Herent proper, Veltem-Beisem and Winksele. On January 1, 2006 Herent had a total population of 19,218. The total area is 32.73 km² which gives a population density of 587 inhabitants... | 4th |
| W & L2 | Herent Herent Herent is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Herent proper, Veltem-Beisem and Winksele. On January 1, 2006 Herent had a total population of 19,218. The total area is 32.73 km² which gives a population density of 587 inhabitants... | Promoted |
Past Champions
| Year | Winner | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | CSB Ixelles | OLVE |
| 2006-07 | Dropshot | W & L |
| 2007-08 | CSB Ixelles | Webacsa |
| 2008-09 | Webacsa | W & L |
| 2009-10 | Saive | Lebad |