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.

The BPF website is no longer active, we are currently removing all the links that used to feed in to this site. However, there may be links that have of yet not been removed. If you should find one please email us and let us know.

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  

2008 International Calendar from the FIPJP

The FIPJP has announced that the Ladies World Championship will be held in Samsun, Turkey between 10th to 12th October 2008.

Wales win the 2008 Celtic Challenge for the second time......

 

Winners of the 2008 Celtic Challenge

 

Wales 2nd in the 2008 Home Nations Championship

The next task is the EPA Inter-Regional Championship, Brean Sands on the weekend of 6th/7th September.

WPA Events

- The results of the Grand Prix Series can be viewed by following this link
- The results of the Ladies Qualifier can be viewed by following this link.

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Affiliated Club Events

- Wenvoe Welsh Open Triples, Wenvoe, 24th August 2008.
- The Barn's 24hr Boule Marathon from 7pm 29th August 2008.
- Brecon Invitation Team v The Marches, Brecon RFC 31st August 2008.
- Abergavenny Charity Open Triples, 14th September 2008 - Follow this link to download the Abergavenny Charity Open Triples entry form.

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Non-Affiliated Club Events

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Events Outside Wales
EPA/SPA

- Eastern Counties Open Doubles, Braintree, 24th/25th August 2008.
- Tay Doubles, Perth, 31st August 2008.
- British Sugar Golden Boules Pairs, Bury St Edmunds, 31st August 2008.
- Francis Faber Pairs, Inverleith, 14th September 2008.
- Charity Event - Triples/Doubles, Stirling Birds & Bees, 21st September 2008.
- Rayne Swan Charity Doubles, Braintree, 28th September 2008.
- Waverley Vintners Doubles, Perth, 5th October 2008.
- Inverleith Cash Open Doubles, Inverleith, 5th October 2008.
- 2nd International Open, Godmanchester, 1st & 2nd November 2008.

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