12 teams arrived at Fochabers PC on Sunday 21st April for the first Grand Prix of 2013. Players were greeted to bacon rolls & coffee at breakfast (thank you Shirley) and a veritable feast of chilli, nachos and Mrs Stronach’s famous home baking for lunch. The SPA would like to thank Fochabers PC and all their […]
Fochabers PC held their traditional Spring Fling on Saturday 20th April, the day before the SPA Grand Prix. 15 teams (a mixture of pairs and triples) entered and were divided into 4 leagues in the qualifier rounds. The top 8 qualified for the main competition knockout and the remainder played in the Plate. Games were […]
Les Cremants secure victory in Fochabers. More to follow.
The new petanque piste in Penicuik Park is now open. This project has been two years in the making and Penicuik Petanque Club are very grateful to all who have been involved in its delivery. Penicuik PC would especially like to thank the following people: Councillor Adam Montgomery for his enthusiasm and support for our […]
Troon PC will host the Bensley Freight Open Pairs on Sunday 28 April. Registration 1pm for 1.30 start.
The Scottish petanque season began in earnest on Sunday 7th April at Perth Petanque Club with the annual North v South challenge. A total of 56 (that’s 56!) players registered – the North v South is clearly a popular format! Hopefully we will see similar numbers attend club open and SPA competitions this year. Players were divided into 10 teams […]
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It is with deep sadness and regret that I have to announce that former SPA President Byron Milton passed away on Wednesday 27th March. In a playing career which spanned well over three decades Byron achieved countless titles in Scotland and further afield, a regular place in the Scotland squad and was one […]
The Competition Committee confirm that registration for the North v South on 7th April in Perth will open from 10.00 – 10.30 am with a 10.45 start.
Inverleith are running three open competitions this year, Details available on the Calendar.