Are you and your team ready for the exciting Lunar League season? If you haven't yet formed your Lunar League team, now is the time to gather 6-8 players and take on the challenge. The Lunar League gives you the opportunity to face other teams from your region and fight for promotion and relegation in an intense season of competitive paddle tennis.
The Lunar League autumn season begins on 5 August 2023 and runs until 17 December 2023. This is your chance to show off your padel skills and compete against other enthusiastic teams.
But wait, you need a home court? No problem! We want to offer you some great benefits:
- 25% discount on your home matches at Padel Lounge on weekends.
- 15% discount on your training (once a week) with optional training time.
- 40% discount on combat clothing from HEAD that you can buy through Padelshoppen.dk via this link
- 10% discount on Head Pro S (match balls for your training).
All you need to do is contact us at info@padellounge.dk to book your upcoming home matches, training sessions or get a quote for a weekday evening. Payment is easily made at the time you book the courts.
Lunar League - Autumn 2023
The Lunar League - Autumn 2023, taking place across Denmark from 28 August to 2 December 2023, is an event you won't want to miss!
Registration is open, so hurry up and secure your spot. The deadline for registration is 6 August 2023, and we already have 2319 registered players ready to compete at the highest level.
The event is organised by the Danish Padel Federation, which works hard to promote and strengthen the sport of padel in Denmark. The tournament will take place at the fantastic location, Idrættens Hus, Brøndby Stadion 20, 2605 Brøndby, where 169 clubs from all over the country will compete for the title.
What is the Lunar League?
The Lunar League is a sports league that offers the opportunity to participate in competitive team matches with a minimum of six players on each team. However, for a more robust team structure, it is recommended that the team consists of at least eight players to avoid being too vulnerable to injury, illness or other unforeseen cancellations.
A typical team match in the Lunar League consists of two series of three matches each against another team that also belongs to the same division. It's worth noting that after the first three matches, the team composition must be changed so that the next three matches are not identical to the first. This makes for a dynamic and exciting competition as teams have to adapt and possibly develop new strategies to face different opponents.
The distance between teams will depend on the number of registered teams and as a result, teams will be divided by region and then into a number of divisions. There are no restrictions on how a team in the Lunar League can be composed, as it can be made up of different types of groups. It can be a family team, a company team, a group of old soldier buddies, an all-female team, an all-male team or a mixed team. It is also possible for young people to play alongside veterans, creating an inclusive and diverse dynamic in the league.
The Lunar League embraces players of all levels, meaning that both recreational, talented and elite players can participate. This creates a unique and enriching experience where all players have the opportunity to challenge themselves, improve their skills and enjoy competition in a fun and supportive environment.
With a focus on team competition and a wide range of participation options, the Lunar League provides a platform for people to develop their love of the sport, collaborate with teammates and create strong bonds with other players within their region. It's a league that celebrates diversity while promoting fair play and respect for all participants, making it an engaging and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Lunar League rules
The Danish Padel Federation has prepared comprehensive and carefully considered rules that are available to all interested parties on their website. This includes details about the game, the scoring system, equipment rules and much more. We encourage all participants to take the time to read and understand these rules to ensure that the tournament runs smoothly and to everyone's satisfaction.
Summary of the rules for the Lunar League - Danish Padel Federation (DPF):
- Tournament format and structure:
- The Lunar League is a nationwide team tournament organised by the Danish Padel Federation.
- The tournament has an Elite Division and several divisions divided into geographical regions.
- Teams are ranked according to their position in the previous season and new teams are placed in the lowest division.
- Points are awarded for winning single matches and the division winners are decided according to prioritised rules.
- Hold:
- Teams are registered by the club or team captain.
- All teams must have a unique team name related to the location or paddle.
- A team must have a minimum of 6 players and each player can only participate for one team.
- The team captain is responsible for the team and must be contactable.
- Team matches:
- A team match consists of 6 single matches, played best of three sets with golden points.
- Matches can be moved under certain conditions and force majeure.
- The results must be registered in Rankedin by the team captain.
- Exclusion and penalisation:
- Cancellations must be notified well in advance and may result in forfeited matches.
- Team captains are responsible for the team line-up and correctly completed match protocol.
- No-shows or missing players may result in fines and, in severe cases, exclusion.
- Player licence is required for all players.
- Disputes and protests:
- The match management team consists of both team captains and will attempt to settle disputes on the spot.
- Protests must be submitted to the Tournament Committee within 48 hours of the end of the match.
- Tournament Committee:
- The Tournament Committee handles Lunar League organisation, promotion and relegation rules, fees and exclusions, and decides disputes and protests. Their decisions are final.
