The FIPJP have announced the first Men’s Singles World Championships in Nice on 31st Jan – 2nd Fen 2014. Europe have been allotted 18 places at the championships and it appears that the qualifying European nations will be determined from the final rankings in the recent CEP Men’s Triples European Championships. It is therefore unlikely […]
Following his decision to step down from the National Executive Committee for 2013/14 the SPA have awarded a Life Membership to Douglas Hamilton. Douglas introduced petanque to the Perth area initially by getting together with a group of friends and neighbours in the St. Martin/Balbeggie region. They initially played in their driveways on a rotation […]
The 2013 AGM was held at Perth Petanque Clubhouse on Sunday 21st October. The 2013/14 National Executive Committee (virtually unchanged from 12/13) can be viewed here
The SPA would like to wish our Men’s European Championships squad the very best of luck for the competition this weekend. You can follow their progress here
The SPA would like to wish the Scottish Women’s World Championship team – Emma Montgomery, Dani Cassini, Lynn Jenkins and Shirley Legge – the very best of luck for the competition in Montauban, France this weekend. Follow their progress here.
There are now dedicated websites for both the Women’s World Championships and Men’s European Championships. You can follow the progress of the Scottish teams by clicking on the images below.
The 12 top ranked teams from the 2013 Grand Prix Series turned up a Fochabers to contest the 2013 Masters. With places up for grabs in the 2014 Celtic Challenge, Men’s World Championships, Women’s European Championships and Veteran’s European Championships there was certainly a lot to play for. A big thank you to all the […]
Notification – Scottish Petanque Association – Annual General Meeting – 2013 The 2013 AGM of The Scottish Petanque Association will be held at:- Perth Pétanque Club Clubhouse North Inch, Perth PH1 5HS On Sunday the 20th October at 1PM. Tea & coffee will be available for 50p. Amendments to the constitution require a proposer and seconder. Can you […]
The 2013 SPA Triples was hosted by Penicuik on a cold and blustery but mainly dry 1st September. This was the first National Competition to be held in Penicuik and for many players it was their first opportunity to try out Penicuik’s new piste. With no power available at Penicuik’s piste it was back to […]
On a slightly overcast but pleasantly warm and dry day 18 players (well actually 19 as Istvan shared a place with Monika) took part in this Perth Petanque event – a five round individual Melee with players mixed up in each round and playing in either a pair or a triple depending on the draw. […]