Failing to have been able to validate his ticket during the last two ends of the N2 season, the HTV submitted his file to win a wild card on the upper floor.
Candidates have until May 31 to declare themselves. For the moment, the main known competitors are called Lyon SO, Cergy-Pontoise and Metz, three projects carried by basketball stars (respectively Tony Parker, Amara Sy and Florent Piétrus).
But these are not the only ones. The federation, which will have to decide in June, has established specifications. And at first glance, Hyères-Toulon ticks all the boxes, especially in terms of sports and facilities.
Concrete folder
“We have arguments, points out William Dumas, the general manager. Especially since there is no longer a club at this level in the metropolis. “
Another selection criterion, the recent history of the club at high level. The HTV, still in Pro A three years ago, is thus starting with a head start.
Optimistic, he even begins to build a workforce capable of holding the road in N1: “If unfortunately our wild-card is not accepted, we will start again in N2: it is the first probability, because it is our championship. But then, we will have to go up immediately.”
In addition, there are still unknowns. For example, no guarantee exists as to the number of places available in N1, while some clubs affected by the Covid are struggling to make ends meet. (1). “We do not wish the misfortune of the other clubs, which have suffered enough for two years”, assures William Dumas. But sometimes, the misfortune of some …
1. According to the Bebasket site, it could be two, with on the one hand the announced merger between Souffel. and Gries-Oberhoffen, and on the other Vanves, not sure whether to start again in N1.
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