National Team Selection 2027: Pre-selection process now open

National Team Selection 2027: Pre-selection process now open

The Pickleball Commission of the FLT is pleased to announce the selection process for the Luxembourg National Team for the upcoming European Championships in 2027.

Coach
Mike Tonet has been reappointed as Head Coach of the Luxembourg National Team for the 2027 European Championships. A selection process for a National Coach will be started in the course of 2027.

How the selection works

1. Pre-selection: The Head Coach will visit the different clubs. Dates will be announced once fixed with the Head Coach, and clubs and players will be informed in due time. Participation and results at the national championships will be taken into account.
2. Confirmation of the pre-selection: After the national championships and the club visits, the pre-selection will be confirmed. It will be approved by members of the Pickleball Commission, a player spokesperson (still to be nominated) and one member of the FLT board.
3. Final selection: The pre-selected players will be evaluated to define the final national selection. This step should end by the end of March 2027. The final selection will be submitted to the selection committee described above, and the selected players will be informed in due time.

Who can apply?

To take part in the pre-selection, players must fulfil all of the following criteria:

• Be at least 14 years old (with parental authorization if under 18)
• Hold a valid A License in a Luxembourg club affiliated to the FLT
• Have a valid DUPR ID
• Be a Luxembourg citizen, or have lived in Luxembourg for at least 5 years, or be born in Luxembourg

Evaluation criteria

To support the Head Coach, the Pickleball Commission has approved a criteria grid with detailed explanations (attached below). The Head Coach will also use his own evaluation system on top of this grid. The grid weights the criteria as follows:

• Sporting performance: 60%
• Potential and progression: 20%
• Commitment and availability: 10%
• Behaviour and team spirit: 10%

How to apply

Interested players who fulfil the criteria above must inform their club by 15 November 2026 by sending their completed confirmation form (attached below) to their club’s responsible person. Players under 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Please send the form only if you fulfil all the criteria and wish to be pre-selected.

We hope to receive many candidacies!

Benoit Quisquater
President, Pickleball Commission by FLT