Welsh
Petanque Association Welsh Petanque Association - Competitions
Throughout the playing season there are many club, regional, inter-regional, national and international events that members can qualify and compete in for the honour of their club or even country. This page and the associated pages will provide you with the information on the up and coming competitions, together with the results as they become available. We will endeavour to ensure all the results posted here are as accurate as possible. If there are results that are incorrect or missing, please do not hesitate to inform us. All national qualifiers and competitions are organised and run by the WPA Executive with assistance from the hosting club. Follow this link to download a copy of the Rules of Entry for WPA Events and Competitions. |
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WPA Senior Qualifiers - Grand Prix Series |
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Throughout the the beginning of the season, a series of Grand Prix events are held to establish the teams for the major competitions on the playing calendar, such as the Home Nations and the EPA Inter-Regional Event at Brean Sands. However, from 2008 onwards the Grand Prix Series will also have a further very important function, that is to establish those teams who will represent Wales in the World, European Championships and other competitions that Wales are invited to compete in. The 2011 the four Grand Prix events took place at the following Clubs: Grand Prix 1 - 27th March at Wenvoe PC. The overall winners of the Grand Prix Series will be eligible to represent Wales at the European Championships to be held in Gothenburg, Sweden between 18th and 21st August 2011. Also the top six qualifying team will be invited by the WPA to represent Wales in invitation competitions in main land Europe.
The results of the 2011 Grand Prix Series can be reviewed by following this link.| |
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WPA Senior Qualifiers - Top Eight |
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This years top eight competition was held at Pentwyn Leisure Centre on Sunday 22nd May. The Top eight teams qualifying teams from the Senior Qualifying Series play in a seeded play-off based upon their final ranking after Grand Prix 4. Each draw was the best of three games. Round 1: Match 1 - East Cardiff (1) v Left Fluenza (4) - 13/0, 13/5 Round 2: Match 5 - East Cardiff v Wheatsheaf Wipe-outs - 13/1, 13/6 The final standings are tabulated below, congratulations to Cardiff East, who will represent Wales in the European Championships in Sweden in August.
Our congratulations to all the teams that took part in the four Grand Prix's and the Top 8. Good luck for the rest of the season. |
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Ladies Qualifier |
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The Ladies Qualifying event this year will be held on Sunday 13th and 20th March at The Barn PC and Caerleon RFC PC, respectively. The winners will be eligible to represent Wales at the Ladies World Championships to be held later in the year. The venue is still to be confirmed. For further information regarding the Ladies World Championship, please follow this link. |
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Celtic Challenge Competition |
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2011 Celtic ChallengeThe 2011 Celtic Challenge took place over the 30th April to 1st May at Troon Petanque Club. Unfortunately, Wales were unable to retain the championship for a 5th year and the WPA would like to congratulate Scotland A on winning the championship.
Images from this years competition can be viewed by following this link. The following Teams represent Wales at Troon.
Follow this link to view the 2011 Celtic Challenge Scottish Squad. | |
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11th Home Nations Competition |
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Last year the Home Nations Championship was hosted by the SPA on the weekend of 7th and 8th August 2010, the venue was the Inverness Petanque Club. For the 11th consecutive year England won the trophy which this year was received by Adrian Thomas, the EPA National Treasurer who threw down the challenge to both Scotland and Wales by stating that "...he would be the only Celt who would ever hold the Home Nations Trophy." The onus is now upon the players in Wales to prove him wrong. Follow this link to visit the SPA's website with all the current information.
Wales 1 - Derek Jones (Penarth), Ian Bailey (Abergavenny) & Peter Westall (Monkstone) Team Manager: Tony Smith |
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National Competitions |
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The National Competitions have been running in their current format since 2005, prior to this they were the Regional Competitions. To see past champions of these highly competitive tournament, follow the link to the National Competition Results page. National Mixed Doubles - Sunday 5th June, Brecon RFC PC. |
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Affiliated League Competitions |
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The annual League Competition is very popular amongst the clubs in Wales, each year the competition is fierce to win the respective league and where possible gain promotion to the next division. Even though there is a competitive element to these games the atmosphere is friendly and enjoyable, weather permitting. This league is currently the only one affiliated to the WPA, however, there is the BIG (Boules in Gwent) League which is run by a small dedicated committee, should you require further information on the BIG League, please contact us and we can put you in touch with the organisers. 2011 Division One Fixtures & Results 2011 Division Two Fixtures & Results Follow this link to read the rules for the WPA League Competition. |
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League Cup Competition |
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The League cup Competition runs parallel to the League competition and adds another dimension to the playing season. Teams playing in the League do not have to play in the League Cup, but it's well worth it. Follow this link to read the rules for the WPA League Cup/Plate Competition. |
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