SATURDAY May 5th & SUNDAY May 6th
With a Welcome and Briefing Meeting on the evening of FRIDAY May 4th
THE JERSEY PETANQUE CLU
B’S 31st OPEN DOUBLES
And on MONDAY May 7th
THE CARREFOUR PETANQUE CLUB OPEN TRIPLES 2018
So what’s happening?
The timetable and format will be much the same as last year. Following many favourable comments, we have decided to keep things the same. Please do remember the JPC Open Doubles is two-day competition and teams “cannot” drop out after the first day as it upsets the whole organisation.
Friday May 4th A vin d’ honour will be held at our clubhouse where, over a glass of wine and a light bite we can meet and go through the weekend’s programme followed by the draw. A chance to renew old friendships and meet new competitors. We will start at about 6.00pm with refreshments and the briefing at 6. 30pm.This should enable everyone to get away in time for dinner-and an early night. No need to book -just turn up.
Saturday May 5th Play will start on Saturday morning The competition will be “a Snake” and during the day each team will play 6 other teams.
Refreshments will be on sale on both days but as we do not have a licence to sell alcohol you are welcome to bring your own, but alcohol is not permitted on the terrains and walkways.
At the end of the day we will collate the results into 4 groups. The top quarter to the Main, the second to the Plate
, the third to Consolage 1 and those who have not had the best of days to Consolage 2.
Sunday May 6th Each team will play 3 games within their group and the top 4 teams will then go on to play for first, second, and equal third. Played in this way it does mean all the eliminated teams will
be able to watch the finals and we hope play will finish by 5 o’clock. This will be followed by the presentations and celebrated w
ith a glass and some nibbles.
Monday May 7th (the Bank Holiday)Play moves to our neighbours- The Carrefour Petanque Club where the competition is a triples format.
How do we get to Jersey and find Accommodation?
There are frequent flights from many UK airports to Jersey with a fast car ferry from Poole and a traditio
nal ferry from Portsmouth. The island has an excellent range of hotels and guesthouses. Or contact Kim Stent(enquiries@iowtours.com or 01983405116 or by post at IOW Tours Ltd., 3 New Rd., Sandown Isle of Wight PO36JN) who will be happy to arrange both transport and accommodation).
Refreshments
At JPC we will have a range of hot and cold drinks, crisps, chocolates etc as well as soup, sandwic
hes or rolls and a massive selection of homemade cakes.
Is there a Dinner?
There is no official dinner but Jersey boasts a very wide range of excellent eateries-you’ll be spoiled for choice
Do we need a licence?
No licences are required to enter our competitions and play is governed by ‘The Official Rules of the Game of Petanque’. The rulings of the Umpire and ‘Disputes Committee’ are final and enforced within five minutes. An official interpreter will be involved should the dispute involve a foreign team.
If we arrive early what else is there to do?
Jersey is only a small island but there is so much to do – exploring beaches, cliffs and country lanes as well as VAT free shopping. You can contact Visit Jersey on info@jersey.com or 01534 448877 for further information.
The JPC meets on Wednesday at 2.00 pm and we will be only too pleased to see
you there for a friendly game
What Next?
If you are interested and want the full programme as soon as it is published please contact Peter Bastion who will be co-ordinating the entries. He will ensure that a form is sent and at the same time will be more than happy to help in any way he can should you have any queries. (Should the phone be answered by Peter’s wife-June- she is also one of our members) His contact is
Rookwood Cottage,
La Rue des Champs
St. Brelade,
Jersey JE3 8EJ
Telephone: 01534 743828
E-mail: peterbastion1@gmail.com