A very healthy turnout of 18 teams (61 players) contested the final Grand Prix of the season at Troon PC on Sunday 19th June. For many this was the first opportunity to visit Troon after their refurbishment and what a great job Marr Rugby have done in restoring their clubhouse after their devastating fire 2 […]
This weekend we return to Troon PC: Saturday 18 June: Ayrshire Open (Triples) – £3 per adult player – free for school age youngsters. Register 1.30 for 2.00 start. Sunday 19 June: SPA Grand Prix 3 (Triples – qualifier) – £6 per player. Register 9.00 – 9.15 for 9.30 sharp start. Sausage rolls and hot […]
On Sunday 5th June, Penicuik PC hosted the Qualifier to determine the Scotland players for the World Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Championship to be held in Gent, Belgium in April. Four teams of four (2 women and 2 men) entered. The format was an unusual one – a trial for the SPA. In the […]
Grand Prix 2 was contested by 17 triples teams on Sunday 15 May at Perth Petanque Club. The usual format (6 rounds of swiss ladder timed games) meant that, due to the odd number of teams, byes would be necessary. The competition was dominated by Triaxle (Emma Montgomery, Paul Fletcher and Kevin Johnstone) who swept […]
Grand Prix 2 will be contested on Sunday at Perth Petanque Club. Registration is 0900-0915 sharp for a 0930 start. Tea, coffee and croissants will be served at registration. Please bring your own lunch. Donations for the raffle would be much appreciated. We are also seeking donations for a grand raffle to be held at […]
The 28th Celtic Challenge was held at Caerleon RFC Petanque Club, Wales, on 30th April and 1st May. Four triples teams from Scotland competed against teams from Ireland and Wales A and B squads. The teams arrived on Friday evening and were treated to a sumptuous buffet, as well as having the opportunity to try […]
This weekend, four triples teams will represent the SPA in Wales in the annual Celtic Challenge against our friends from the Irish and Welsh associations. This year, the competition is being hosted by Caerleon RFC Petanque Club and we look forward to the weekend – a highlight in the annual calendar. We always get a great […]
Grand Prix 2 will be held at Perth PC on Sunday 15 May. Registration is 09.00 to 09.15 for 09.30 sharp start. Tea/coffee/croissants will be available at registration. Please bring your own lunch. For all Perth open competitions this year, registration will be from 10.00am for 10.30 start. Please bring your own lunch.
The SPA are sad to learn of the death of Billy McQueen, former Birds & Bees PC member and Scottish international player. Billy enjoyed a lot of success in SPA competitions over the years, playing as ‘Les Pirons’ team with Paul and Pierre Bretenoux. Our thoughts are with Billy’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Sixteen teams competed in the first Grand Prix of the 2016 season, played at Fochabers PC on Sunday 17 April. It was nice to see some new faces competing this year. Play was over 6 rounds, using the Swiss Ladder format and timed games as per in previous years. The Swiss Ladder always makes a very […]