Division Élite
Encyclopedia
The Division Élite is the highest level of baseball in France
. Its clubs compete for the Championnat de France de baseball.
system where the last of the regular season gets to the Nationale 1 while the second-last play a barrage to the N1 finalist for a spot in the next Élite season.
France
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. Its clubs compete for the Championnat de France de baseball.
Organization
It is a eight team league that plays a 28-game schedule on weekends, with the season running from late March to early October. The top six teams qualify for the playoffs with the two first advancing directly to the semifinals. Teams ranked 3 to 6 play a best-of-five qualification for the semi-finals where they join the first two of the season. Semi-finals and finals are also played to the best-of-five. The league follows a promotion and relegationPromotion and relegation
In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season...
system where the last of the regular season gets to the Nationale 1 while the second-last play a barrage to the N1 finalist for a spot in the next Élite season.
Current Teams
| Team | City |
|---|---|
| Cougars de Montigny | Montigny, Yvelines Montigny-le-Bretonneux Montigny-le-Bretonneux is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the south-western suburbs of Paris from the center, in the "new town" of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, of which it is the central and most populated... |
| Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
Montpellier, Hérault |
| Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Paris, Paris |
| Panthères de Pessac | Pessac, Gironde |
| Rouen Baseball 76 Rouen Baseball 76 The Rouen Baseball 76 is a French club of baseball founded in 1986. The Huskies compete in the Division Élite and the home games are disputed with Ground Pierre Rolland with Rouen... |
Rouen, Seine-Maritime |
| Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge | Savigny-sur-Orge, Essonne Savigny-sur-Orge Savigny-sur-Orge is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 19.1 km from the center of Paris in the département of Essonne.During the 2005 civil unrest in France, Savigny was the first city to implement a curfew... |
| Templiers de Sénart Templiers de Sénart The Templiers de Sénart are a team in Division Élite. They were founded in 1987 as the Baseball Club of Melun-Sénart, moved up to Division Élite in 1998, were relegated back down, but returned in 2003. In 2007, they finished second in Division Élite behind the Rouen Huskies.... |
Savigny-le-Temple, Seine-et-Marne |
| Tigers de Toulouse Tigers de Toulouse The Tigers de Toulouse are a team in Division Élite. They were founded in 1983 and reached the top league in France by 1991. They have never won a league title but have finished second.... |
Toulouse, Haute-Garonne |
Champions
The Division Élite was created in 1926. Not all editions were held and some results are missing.| Year | Champion | Runnerup |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Stade français | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
| 1955 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Stade français |
| 1963 | BC Paris | BC Charenton |
| 1964 | BC Charenton | BC Paris |
| 1965 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Saints de Saint-Germain-en-Laye |
| 1966 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Saints de Saint-Germain-en-Laye |
| 1967 | Pirates de Paris | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
| 1968 | CSF Cagnes-sur-Mer | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
| 1969 | Pirates de Paris | CSF Cagnes-sur-Mer |
| 1970 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Nice Université Club |
| 1971 | Nice Université Club | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
| 1972 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
St Germain en Laye |
| 1973 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Nice Université Club |
| 1974 | Nice Université Club | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
| 1975 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Nice Université Club |
| 1976 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Nice Université Club |
| 1977 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Nice Université Club |
| 1978 | BC Nippon/Nice Université Club | |
| 1979 | Nice Université Club/BC Nippon | |
| 1980 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Nice Université Club |
| 1981 | Nice Université Club | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
| 1982 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
BCF Paris |
| 1983 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Meyzieu Meyzieu Meyzieu is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.-External links:*... |
| 1984 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Nice Université Club |
| 1985 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Limeil-Brévannes Limeil-Brévannes Limeil-Brévannes is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Transport:Limeil-Brévannes is served by no station of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest station to Limeil-Brévannes is Boissy-Saint-Léger station on Paris... |
| 1986 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
BCF Paris |
| 1987 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
BCF Paris |
| 1988 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge |
| 1989 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Pineuilh Pineuilh Pineuilh is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:... |
| 1990 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge |
| 1991 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
BCF Paris |
| 1992 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Limeil-Brévannes Limeil-Brévannes Limeil-Brévannes is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Transport:Limeil-Brévannes is served by no station of the Paris Métro, RER, or suburban rail network. The closest station to Limeil-Brévannes is Boissy-Saint-Léger station on Paris... |
| 1993 | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
| 1994 | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
| 1995 | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
Jimmer's de Saint-Lô |
| 1996 | Jimmer's de Saint-Lô | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
| 1997 | Jimmer's de Saint-Lô | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
| 1998 | Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
| 1999 | Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
| 2000 | Paris Université Club Paris Université Club The Paris Université Club plays baseball in Division Élite. They have been the most successful club in league history, sporting 19 titles through 2007. They won Bronze in the 1993 European Cup, the first French team to win a Medal in Cup history.... |
Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
| 2001 | Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
| 2002 | Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
| 2003 | Rouen Baseball 76 Rouen Baseball 76 The Rouen Baseball 76 is a French club of baseball founded in 1986. The Huskies compete in the Division Élite and the home games are disputed with Ground Pierre Rolland with Rouen... |
Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge |
| 2004 | Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |
| 2005 | Rouen Baseball 76 Rouen Baseball 76 The Rouen Baseball 76 is a French club of baseball founded in 1986. The Huskies compete in the Division Élite and the home games are disputed with Ground Pierre Rolland with Rouen... |
Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge |
| 2006 | Rouen Baseball 76 Rouen Baseball 76 The Rouen Baseball 76 is a French club of baseball founded in 1986. The Huskies compete in the Division Élite and the home games are disputed with Ground Pierre Rolland with Rouen... |
Tigers de Toulouse Tigers de Toulouse The Tigers de Toulouse are a team in Division Élite. They were founded in 1983 and reached the top league in France by 1991. They have never won a league title but have finished second.... |
| 2007 | Rouen Huskies | Templiers Senart |
| 2008 | Rouen Huskies | Templiers Senart |
| 2009 | Rouen Huskies | Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge |
| 2010 | Rouen Huskies | Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge |
| 2011 | Rouen Huskies | Barracudas de Montpellier Barracudas de Montpellier The Barracudas de Montpellier are a team in Division Élite based in Montpellier, Hérault. They were founded in 1985. They won three consecutive leagues titles .The team plays its home games at Veyrassi Sports Complex.... |