
Welcome to the Welsh Petanque Association
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The Welsh Pétanque Association (WPA) is the governing body for the sport of Pétanque, or commonly called Boule in Wales. The WPA is affiliated to the FIPJP (Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal), the world governing body of the sport and the European governing body, the Confédération Européenne de Pétanque, CEP.
The WPA aims to promote the development of the sport for all people in Wales - young and old, male and female, able bodied and with a disability, pub players and would-be internationals. Few sports offer such a good opportunity for a wide range of people to play equally against one another. It is also a very sociable game: even the major competitions organised in Wales have a friendly and encouraging atmosphere - above all, we want people to enjoy the game.
Welsh Pétanque clubs currently tend to be concentrated in the South Wales area. If there is a club near you, then they will only be too happy to get you started playing the sport. If there isn't a club close by, then perhaps you might like to start one, the WPA can provide you with help and advice. To see if there is a club near you, access the Welsh Boule Clubs page.
If you are interested in joining the Welsh Pétanque Association you can find out more information on the WPA Membership page.
If your club is intending to hold a competition and you would like it advertised here, then follow this link to complete our on-line form with all the events details.
Forthcoming Competitions and Events
2009 International Calendar from the FIPJP
2009 European Championships web site
2009 Celtic Challenge
Wales wins the 2009 Celtic Challenge for the third successive year.
Wales - 29 wins, Ireland A - 28 wins, Scotland - 27 wins & Ireland B - 12 wins

WPA Events
- Follow this link for Division One Results.
- Follow this link for Division Two Results.
- National Doubles, Sunday 5th July, Wenvoe Petanque Club.
- National Triples, Sunday 19th July, Monkstone Petanque Club.
Please note that the date of the Celtic Challenge Qualifier has changed from Sunday 2nd August to Sunday 11th October, the venue will be Wenvoe PC, the hosting club for 2010.
Affiliated Club Events
- Monkstone PC, Weekly evening melee from Thursday 12th March from 7pm, Contact Matthew Franks for further information.
- Abergavenny Open Triples, Sunday 12th July, Abergavenny PC.
- Pentwyn Leisure Centre, Weekly melee every Tuesday from 10:30, contact Phil Bradshaw for further information.
- Saturday 11th July from 5pm onwards at the Wheatsheaf Inn, the Wheatsheaf Petanque Club is hosting their annual Summer BBQ Fundraiser
Non-Affiliated Club Events
Events Outside Wales
EPA/SPA
Yorkshire Open Triples 12th July |
Whitnash Summer Triples Open 16th August |
Thomas Memorial Charity Doubles 22nd August |
Kent Classic - 22nd-23rd August |
Brian Sullivan Doubles Trophy 31st August |
Guernsey Open 11th - 13th September |
British Sugar Golden Boule Pairs 13th September |
Rayne Swan Charity Doubles 27th September |
Doncaster Autumn Pairs 27th September



