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 Bob Pugh, Vice President Playing. Follow this link to download a copy of the Rules of Entry for WPA Events and Competitions. |
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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. This year the four Grand Prix events will took place at the following Clubs: Grand Prix 1 - 16th March at Panteg Phoenix PC, Organiser: Bob Pugh, Umpire: Tony Smith The overall winners of the Grand Prix Series will be eligible to represent Wales in the 44th World Championship to be held in Dakar, Senegal between 12th and 16th November 2008. It is the intention of the Executive of the WPA to find invitation events for the Runners-up. Also for the first time in 2008, there will be a Ladies Grand Prix qualifier to establish the team eligible to play in the Ladies World Championship and other invitation events. The qualifier will take place on the 18th May at The Barn PC, Organiser: Bob Pugh, Umpire: Tony Smith The results for 2008 Grand Prix Series can be reviewed by following this link. The results of the 2008 ladies Qualifier can be reviewed by following this link. The final 2007 Grand Prix was held at Abergavenny Petanque Club on Sunday 3rd June 2007. |
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Celtic Challenge Competition |
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The Fochabers Petanque Club hosted a very successful 2008 Celtic Challenge over the weekend of 3rd and 4th May. Wales for the second year running won the Celtic Challenge with 26 wins, Scotland A 2nd with 25 wins, Scotland B 3rd with 24 wins and Ireland 4th with 21 wins. The Welsh squad were:
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Home Nations Competition |
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This year the 8th Home Nations Championship was hosted by the English Petanque Association on the weekend of 16th and 17th August 2008, the venue was the Princes Park Stadium, Detling, Kent. The WPA would like to congratulate Mike Pegg & Martin Eggleton for all their hard work in organising the Championship and also Annette Eggleton in ably assisting the organisers during the two days. The WPA would also like to thank all the players from the three associations who took the time and effort to qualify, and ultimately make the Championship an excellent competition. Our congratulations again go to the EPA squad who retained the Home Nations Championship trophy for the 8th successive year, perhaps another name will appear on the trophy in the future. The WPA looks forward to hosting the 2009 Home Nations Championship - coming to you somewhere in Wales! |
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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 22nd June at Pentwyn Leisure Centre.. |
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Affiliated League Competitions |
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The annual League Competition is very popular amongst the clubs in South 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. 2008 Division One Fixtures & Results 2008 Division Two Fixtures & Results 2008 Division Three 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. It's our equivalent to the FA Cup! Follow this link to read the rules for the WPA League Cup/Plate Competition. |
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