In this commune of Vendée, a unique basket-health section is attracting more and more

At La Chaize-le-Vicomte, the Vendée Viscount Basketball is a young club which, who started from nothing, managed to seduce 158 licensees in just six years of existence. This success testifies not only a real need, but also of theOriginality of the entertainment offered, well -shaped Beyond traditional sport.

Among these, we find the basket fluo and sporting exchanges envisaged with Portugal.

The club also launched the Health basketball, A recent initiative which already brings together around thirty licensees, a very honorable score for a new activity and intended for a specific audience.

Health basketball is a Physical activity accessible to everyone, far from competitions or even leisure basketball. Although fundamental gestures are present, rules are suitable and the physical impacts limited. The spirit of basketball remains intact, with progressive levels of practice respecting the physical integrity of each.

“A form of basketball adapted to the person in order to improve or maintain their physical, mental and social condition. I wanted this new activity open to those who wish to improve their physical form.

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A labeled section

The club obtained the Basket health label, And the educator Jérémy is trained to supervise these sessions.

Two slots were opened: Wednesday evening and Friday morning. “It’s a real success. We welcome people from the surrounding municipalities, because we are the only club to offer this section. Our oldest licensee is 84 years old! »»

Basket fun et fluo

In terms of innovation, the VBV has demonstrated its creativity. This winter, he surprised with a special session of neon basketball, where participants play in total darkness, identifying only thanks to the fluorescent reflections of their clothes under a special light. The atmosphere is undoubtedly offset. “Do not see yourself getting out of your comfort zone. In addition, people were disguised. Young people and parents loved it. It creates a unique atmosphere, it’s super beautiful, ”comments the president. This operation will be renewed this year.

Another current initiative concerns basketball meetings in Portugal, with lovers of the Sanghalos twin city. “It is not yet well finalized, but the contacts are advancing and are fruitful,” says Antoine.

Contact: Vendée Basket Viscountis, 06 88 46 60 72.

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