Ligue Île-de-France de Badminton

What Ligue Île-de-France de Badminton does

Ligue Île-de-France de Badminton (LIFB) is the official déconcentré regional body of the Fédération Française de Badminton (FFBaD) for the Île-de-France region, founded in 1974 and headquartered at 123 rue de Tocqueville, 75017 Paris. It directs, organizes, administers, and develops badminton practice across the territory's 8 departments (Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise) through a network of 254 affiliated clubs and 8 departmental committees. LIFB operates a structured pathway from grassroots to elite through the Pôle Espoirs high-performance program, a four-tier volunteer coaching certification track (MODEF, ACl, ACr, EB1, EB2), and professional qualifications (CQP Animateur de Badminton and DEJEPS Mention Badminton delivered at CREPS Île-de-France). The league also organizes regional competitions (Championnat Régional Seniors, Circuit Régional Jeunes, Top Elite, Interclubs Régionaux) and operates referee and judge training (ALA, JALA, JALC, GEO).

LIFB's product surface extends well beyond competitive play into inclusive and emerging segments: Parabadminton (across six Paralympic classifications), Fit'Minton fitness-badminton hybrid (created 2015), Airbadminton outdoor format, Bad'Tour mobile animation unit (since 2014), Bad'Event corporate team-building rentals, the Coupe des Entreprises inter-company tournament, Bad'À l'École school programs (Carte Passerelle, Section Sportive), Bad'Sport-Santé seniors programs, and the Premiers de Cordée hospitalized-children initiative. The marketing and operations stack is conventional and third-party-dependent: WordPress website, Google Analytics/Site Kit, MailChimp newsletter, Stripe and HelloAsso for payments, Badnet for competition registration, MYFFBaD for license management, and WhatsApp for accessibility contact.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring federation-driven revenue and event/service income. Recurring streams include annual licenses (adult and minor categories) and summer licenses routed through FFBaD, plus club affiliation fees that begin free in the first two seasons. Discretionary streams include training course fees (€150-€2,850 across programs), corporate team entry fees (€100/team), animation structure delivery (€50), and partnership-derived public funding from DRJSCS, Région Île-de-France, ANS, and CROS. The current President is Hugo ANEST (since 2020); the operational Director is Olivier DAUBE. The organization holds Qualiopi certification (2024-2027) and EcoBad 1-star sustainability labels awarded by FFBaD.

Name

Ligue Île-de-France de Badminton

Legal name

Ligue Île-de-France de Badminton

Website

https://lifb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ligue Île-de-France de Badminton is the official regional badminton federation for Île-de-France under FFBaD, organizing competitions, coaching certifications, and inclusive programs across 254 affiliated clubs and 8 departmental committees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Regional sports federation
• Badminton association services
• Coach certification training
• Sports event organization
• Affiliated club network

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. License Fees: Annual and summer licenses issued through the FFBaD federation system. Fees vary by category (adults, minors) and season (2025-2026, 2026-2027). The league subsidizes license fees for new clubs (100% first season, 50% second season).
2. Club Affiliation Fees: Clubs pay affiliation fees to the federation. First season is free (covered by federation), second season is covered by federation, third season onwards clubs pay. The league covers part of each license for new clubs.
3. Training Course Fees: Revenue from training courses including MODEF (150€), ACL/Animateur Club (375€), Fit'Minton (350€), CQP (2,850€), and other professional/bachelor training programs. Payments via HelloAsso for training, Badnet for competitions.
4. Event Services: Bad'Event service rentals for companies and local authorities for team-building events. Bad'Tour structure delivery fee of 50€. Revenue from competition organization and participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ligue Île-de-France de Badminton is a regional non-profit sports association that organizes, governs, and develops badminton practice across the Île-de-France region on behalf of the FFBaD. Its core offerings include annual and summer federation licenses, regional competition organization (Coupe des Entreprises, regional championships, interclubs), training and certification programs for volunteer coaches, professional coaches, and technical officials, plus event animation services such as Bad'Tour mobile devices and Bad'Event corporate rentals. The league also runs the Pôle Espoirs high-performance youth development pathway and inclusive programs covering parabadminton, seniors, and school-aged children.

Product overview

Ligue Île-de-France de Badminton (LIFB) operates as a regional sports federation, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of badminton sports services organized around four pillars: (1) Core badminton programs including competitive licenses, tournaments (Coupe des Entreprises), and the regional interclub competition (ICR); (2) Specialized practices such as Airbadminton (outdoor), Parabadminton (Paralympic), Fit'Minton (fitness hybrid), and badminton in schools; (3) Training and certification pathways spanning volunteer certifications (MODEF, ACl, ACr, EB1, EB2) and professional qualifications (CQP Animateur, DEJEPS Mention Badminton); and (4) Animation services including Bad'Tour (mobile units) and Bad'Event (corporate/event rental). The Ligue also operates the Pôle Espoirs high-performance youth program and organizes referee/judge training (ALA, JALA, JALC, GEO).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bad'Extérieur: Outdoor badminton practices including Airbadminton, Bad'Tour, and Crossminton
• Bad'Sport-Santé
• Bad'&Handicap
• Bad'À l'École
• Bad'Event
• Coupe des Entreprises

Products and services

• Licence individuelle fédérale (Annual Federation License) Annual badminton license purchased by individual players aged 18+ (adults) or under 18 (minors) through the FFBaD federation system, required to play in affiliated clubs and regional competitions and includes Generali insurance coverage.
• Licence estivale (Summer License) Short-term badminton license valid May 1 to August 31 for players who only want to play during the summer season.
• Coupe des Entreprises (Corporate Cup) Annual inter-company badminton tournament for Île-de-France businesses featuring mixed team competitions (€100 per team) at D7 maximum classification, open to both licensed and non-licensed players.
• Bad'Event Turnkey badminton animation service for companies and local authorities providing team-building events and sports promotion activities using modular structures and equipment rental.
• Bad'Tour Mobile badminton animation system (launched 2014) with portable structures including Stand, Zone de jeu, Terrain Modulable, Quadri, inflatable shuttlecocks, and parabadminton wheelchairs, available for reservation by clubs, committees, and event organizers.
• Airbadminton Outdoor badminton variant using AirShuttle shuttlecocks playable on grass, sand, or hard surfaces with adapted rules including 3-set matches to 11 points.
• Parabadminton Paralympic badminton discipline for wheelchair users (WH1, WH2) and standing players with lower limb (SL3, SL4), upper limb (SU5), or short stature (SS6) impairments, coordinated with FFSA and FFH federations.
• Fit'Minton Fitness-badminton hybrid created by LIFB in 2015 that combines cardio and strength training with badminton techniques in music-led sessions, offered through affiliated clubs and coach training (€350 for 24h over 3 weekend days).
• CQP Animateur de Badminton (Professional Coaching Certification) Professional qualification certificate (€2,850) for paid badminton animation, covering 125 hours center training plus 100 hours club alternation and Qualiopi-certified under the 2024-2027 cycle.
• DEJEPS Mention Badminton State diploma (Diplôme d'État de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport) for badminton coaching, with 707 hours center training plus 500 hours alternation at CREPS Île-de-France (Châtenay-Malabry).
• MODEF - Module des Fondamentaux du Badminton Entry-level volunteer training module (€150, 15 hours) creating common language and knowledge for badminton culture sharing, prerequisite for all other volunteer coaching certifications.
• Formation Animateur Club (ACl) Volunteer certification training (€375, 45 hours) for club promotion and event animation, covering member onboarding, action organization, and club dynamization.
• Formation Animateur Créneau (ACr) Volunteer certification training enabling 30 hours of annual coaching for non-competitive players in safe badminton sessions.
• Formation Entraîneur Bénévole 1 (EB1) Volunteer coaching certification for teaching badminton and preparing under-13 and competitive players for competition.
• Formation Entraîneur Bénévole 2 (EB2) Advanced volunteer coaching certification for training competitive players, doubles fundamentals, and building a labeled youth academy.
• Pôle Espoirs Badminton Regional elite youth development program operated by LIFB's technical team for aspiring high-level badminton players, providing structured training pathways toward national and international competition.
• Formation Arbitre de Ligue Accrédité (ALA) Referee certification training for individuals seeking to officiate at regional badminton competitions across the Île-de-France territory.
• Formation Juge-Arbitre de Ligue (JALA/JALC) Chief referee certification for individuals managing regional competition operations and dispute resolution at badminton events.
• Formation GEO - Gestionnaire et Organisateur de Compétitions Competition management training covering tournament planning, logistics, and administration for individuals organizing regional badminton events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of continuous operation since 1974 with growing member base
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Fédération Française de Badminton (FFBaD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent federation relationship. The league is a decentralized body of FFBaD, implementing federal policy on the Île-de-France territory. FFBaD provides the license system (MYFFBaD), competition platform (Badnet), and training certification frameworks.
• Agence Nationale du Sport (ANS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sports agency providing funding and support for sports development initiatives in France. Key institutional partner for the league's development projects.
• Région Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing institutional funding and support for sports development across the Île-de-France territory.
• CROS Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Olympic and Sports Committee representing the Olympic movement in Île-de-France. The league works with CROS on sports development and representation.
• CREPS Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sports facility (Châtenay-Malabry) hosting professional training programs including DEJEPS badminton. The league's technical team operates in partnership with CREPS.
• UNSS (Paris, Créteil, Versailles)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConventioned partnership with UNSS regional services to promote badminton in secondary schools, facilitate school-to-club transitions, train young officials, and support events like the Journée Nationale du Sport Scolaire and Semaine Olympique et Paralympique.
• USEP and UGSELmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school sports federations partnering on the Carte Passerelle device (CNOSF initiative) to introduce 3rd-4th grade students to badminton in clubs.
• LardesportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial sports equipment partner providing Airshuttle outdoor shuttlecocks and other badminton equipment. Listed as commercial partner on the league website.
• SolibadminorOthersSolidarity partner in the 'Une deuxième vie pour tes raquettes' (A second life for your rackets) project collecting and recycling badminton equipment.
• Compo'plumeminorOthersFrench company that collects and recycles used shuttlecocks into technical materials for furniture, design objects, and acoustic panels. Partner in the Bad'Responsable eco-responsibility initiative.
• Premiers de CordéemajorOthersAssociation founded in 1999 providing free sports initiation to hospitalized children. The league provides an educator since 2016 for badminton sessions in Île-de-France hospitals. Partnership renewed each Olympiad. Parrains include Kylian MBAPPÉ, Arsène WENGER, and Christian JEANPIERRE.
• Les Chaussettes OrphelinesminorOthersCharitable partner in the 'Une deuxième vie pour tes raquettes' equipment recycling project.
• DRJSCS (Direction Régionale de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Cohésion Sociale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sports administration with whom the league signs conventions for technical team activities and federal policy implementation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Française de Badminton (FFBaD): National parent federation of LIFB. Operates the license system (MYFFBaD), competition platform (Badnet), and certification frameworks that LIFB implements regionally; structurally analogous but at national scale with broader portfolio.
• Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF): French National Olympic Committee — umbrella body over all French sports federations including FFBaD and indirectly LIFB. Comparable non-profit governance and public-funding model at national scale.
• Badminton Europe: Continental badminton federation representing European national bodies. Comparable governance role to LIFB but at a pan-European scale; useful benchmark for federation operating models.
• CROS Île-de-France: Regional Olympic and Sports Committee representing the Olympic movement in Île-de-France. Comparable institutional role and a direct LIFB partner; broader portfolio but similar governance and funding model.

Direct peers

• Ligue Hauts-de-France de Badminton: Direct regional peer — FFBaD déconcentré covering the Hauts-de-France territory. Operates an analogous portfolio of licenses, clubs, training, and adapted-sport programs.
• Ligue Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes de Badminton: Direct regional peer — FFBaD déconcentré governing badminton in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Same operating model, license/competition/training portfolio, and governance structure as LIFB.
• Ligue Grand Est de Badminton: Direct regional peer — FFBaD déconcentré in the Grand Est region, with comparable club-affiliation, training-certification, and competition-organization mandates.
• Ligue de Bretagne de Badminton: Direct regional peer — another FFBaD déconcentré governing badminton in Brittany under the same federal framework, competition formats, and training pathways. Comparable structure, similar size, different geography.
• Ligue Île-de-France de Tennis: Structural peer — a regional French sports federation governing tennis in the same Île-de-France territory. Comparable affiliate-club network, training-certification pathways, and reliance on regional public funding.
• Ligue Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur de Badminton: Direct regional peer — FFBaD déconcentré in PACA. Implements the same federal programs, organizes regional championships, and runs equivalent training pipelines in a different French region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ligue-%C3%AEle-de-france-de-badminton

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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