WPA - 2007 Presentation Evening

Welsh Petanque Association - 2007 Presentation Evening

	26th January 2008
The 2007 WPA Presentation evening was held at the Brynhill Golf Club, Barry. As in previous years nearly all the affiliated clubs were represented by the members present. Tony Smith the WPA President compared the evening with assistance from Alison Walton the WPA Youth Development Officer. To view a larger image, left click on the thumbnail image.

Division 1 The winners of the 2007 Division One title are for the second year running the Monkstone Monarchs, represented by Glyn Attley and Neil Dobbins of the Monkstone Inn Petanque Club, Cardiff. Picture: Tony Smith, Glyn Attley & Neil Dobbins The runners-up of Division One are Abergavenny Petanque Club. This was their first season in Division 1. Picture: Tony Smith, Julie Bailey, Ian Bailey and Peter Clarke

Division 2 The winners of the 2007 Division Two title are The Wheatsheaf, three members of the team were present to receive their awards from Tony Smith. Picture: Tony Smith, Susan Foster, Gemma Foster and Lynda Hutchinson. The runners-up of Division Two are Panteg 2 from The Panteg Phoenix Petanque Club. Picture: Tony Smith, Don Jenkins, Peter McCarthy & Jake Caston.

Division 3 The winners of the 2007 Division Three are the Monkstone Marauders team, all six members of the team were present to collect their trophy and medals. Picture: Tony Smith, Christine Hutchinson, Neil Dobbins, Diane Westall, John Barnes, Rod Dobbins & Peter Westall. The runners-up of Division Three are the Isca Romans from the Caerleon RFC Petanque Club, this was their first season in the WPA league and must be congratulated on their effort. All the members of the team were present to receive their medals. Picture: Paul Gregory, Tony Smith, MIchelle Clabon, Simon Clabon, Alison Gregory, Kon Tomczyk, Barbara Vaughan & Paul Mayfield

WPA League Cup The winners of the 2007 WPA League Cup are Abergavenny. This is the first time they have won this title. Photograph: Julie Bailey, Ian Bailey, Peter Clarke & Tony Smith. The runners-up are Panteg 2 from the Panteg Phoenix Petanque Club. Photograph: Tony Smith, Don Jenkins, Jake Caston & Peter McCarthy.

WPA League Plate The 2007 WPA League Plate winners are the Caerleon Greens from Caerleon RFC Petanque Club. This is the first time the Caerleon Greens has won this title. Picture: Robert Derrett, Tony Smith, Barbara Vaughan, Peter Macey, Neil Wilkinson & Kon Tomczyk. The runners-up of the WPA Plate are Penarth Pendragons from the Penarth Petanque Club. Photograph: Tony Smith, Judith Smith, Hugh Harrison and Derek Jones.

Welsh Club Cup The trophy was not presented on this occasion as it was awarded to the winning club at the last presentation. The winners of the inaugural Welsh Cup for Clubs, which was played for the very first time with teams from The Monkstone, Abergavenny, Panteg and the winners The Wheatsheaf. Picture: Don Jenkins, Pat Daviss, Paul Rowlands, Sue Foster, Jake Caston, Gemma Foster, Judith Morgan, Roger Morgan and Linda Hutchinson

Welsh Inter-Counties. The Winners of the 2007 Welsh Inter-Conties trophy are Powys. No members of the team were avialble to collect the trophy.

Stuart Clarke Cup The Stuart Clarke Cup was won by Peter Westall and Phil Bradshaw. Phil Bradshaw could not attend the presentation. Picture: Tony Smith and Peter Westall.

Presidents Cup The Winners of the Presidents Cup in 2007 were Neil Dobbins (Monkstone) and Ian Bailey (Abergavenny). Picture: Tony Smith, Neil Dobbins and Ian Bailey.

Welsh National Singles The 2007 National Singles Champion is Steve Brace, who unfortunately was not able to attend the presentation. Picture: Steve Brace and David Cannan, taken at the conclusion of the competition. The runner-up was Kon Tomczyk of Caerleon RFC Petanque Club. Picture: Tony Smith and Kon Tomczyk

Welsh National Doubles The National Doubles Champions for 2007 is the reigning Champion Neil Dobbins from 2006 and Phil Bradshaw, both from the Monkstone Petanque Club, Cardiff. Phil Bradshaw was not present at the awards evening. Picture: Tony Smith and Neil Dobbins The runners-up are Ian and Julie Bailey from Abergavenny PC. Picture: Ian Bailey, Julie Bailey and Tony Smith

Welsh National Triples The 2007 National Triples Champions are the reigning Champions Coral Jenkins, Don Jenkins and with Peter Westall for 2007. Picture: Don Jenkins, Coral Jenkins, Peter Westall and Tony Smith The runners-up for 2007 are Laurent Mirbelle, David Elston and Tony Smith from Penarth Petanque Club. Unfortunately David Elston could not be at the presentation. Picture: Laurent Mirbelle and Tony Smith

WPA Junior Player of the Year The 2007 WPA Junior player of the year is Mathew Howells, unfortunately he could not be present at the presentation, so Ian Bailey accepted the award on his behalf. Mathew won the award for his outstanding efforts in junior competitions throughout 2007. Picture: Ian Bailey and Alison Walton

WPA Most Improved Player of the Year Julie Bailey of Abergavenny Petanque Club was nominated by the WPA membership and voted for by the WPA Executive as the Most Improved Player of the Year for her remarkable efforts and continued improvement during 2007. Picture: Julie Bailey and Tony Smith

WPA Senior Player of the Year Ian Bailey of Abergavenny Petanque Club rounded off the season by being nominated by the WPA membership and voted for by the WPA Executive, Senior Player of the Year for his support of the sport. Picture: Ian Bailey and Tony Smith