The centenary of the Bâton d’Or: a century of giants of Fiolet

It was July 1924 when the “Società Sport Club Aosta” was founded, a sort of Aosta Valley sports club which set itself, among others, the objective of drawing up the first rules for the game of baculotas the fiolet was once called, from which to start a real championship.

Within a year the company awarded a Joseph-Charles Farinet And René Fusinaz the responsibility of drawing up the first official rules of the fiolet game. The first Bâton d’Or was held in 1925 and the first to receive the honor was Joseph Jean-Savy.

Baton d’Or

The wooden trophy, called Bâton d’Or, is a symbol par excellence of prestige in the world of Aosta Valley Fiolet. The names of the champions of the traditional sport are engraved on the stick, carved by a craftsman from Saint-Nicolas a century ago. A century later, after many interruptions – the longest being that of the Second World War which pushed René Fusinaz to hide the baton so that it would not be damaged -, the trophy is still awarded to the player, already among the most talented in the championship, who achieves the most points in 10 bars.

The champions of the fiolet

Keeping the bâton d’or is a true honor, the symbol of primacy remains in the possession of the reigning champion for a year. Daniel Olivier he is the one who has won the trophy the most times: signing 10 editions. Enrico Francesia, follows him in second place, having won the title seven times. Third Paolo Come.

The centenary celebrations

L’Association Valdôtaine Fioletof which Edy Chenal is the president, and who in turn is part of the Federation Esport de Nohtra Tera (Fent), has decided to celebrate its centenary this year.

The celebrations will open on Tuesday 30 April with the national assembly of Italian Federation of traditional games and sports (FIGeST) at 5pm at the Palafent, with the presence of the president Enzo Casadidioby President Fent Guido Theodule and the presidents of the various Aosta Valley sports sections.

The party will begin at 7.30pm with a Saint-Oyen Jambon barbecue or burger and fries. At 8pm, we will get to the heart of things with the presentation of the teams and the Supers.

The concert is scheduled for 9.30pm Re-beat Bandfollowed by the DJ set of DJ Juan from 11.30pm.

The event will resume at 8am on May 1st, with the time for the Supers on the pitch expected around 3pm. The awards ceremony will take place at 6pm.

For lunch and dinner: the buffet offers sandwiches and hot dishes. Finally, the centenary evening will end with dancing in the company of Erik is Poudzo Valdoten.