PE Inter-Regional Championship & Challenge 2026
Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the 2-day Inter-Regional Qualifier that recently took place at the Vale PC.
The ranking is as follows:
| Rank | Player | Wins | Lost | Points For | Points Against |
+/- |
| 1 | Griffiths, Robic & Jones | 9 | 2 | 121 | 78 | 43 |
| 2 | Foster, Languerand, Rios-Hall & Snudden | 8 | 3 | 120 | 85 | 35 |
| 3 | Chapman, Green, Hill & Le Razavet | 7 | 4 | 117 | 78 | 39 |
| 4 | Hardwicke, Mack & Williams | 6 | 5 | 109 | 84 | 25 |
| 5 | Field, Mayfield, Tomczyk & Vaughan | 6 | 5 | 113 | 95 | 18 |
| 6 | Harris, Harris, Gregory & Gregory | 6 | 5 | 103 | 89 | 14 |
| 7 | Bailey, Bailey, Paine & Smith | 6 | 5 | 94 | 86 | 8 |
| 8 | Aston, Attfield, Jones & Morris | 4 | 7 | 84 | 111 | -27 |
| 9 | MacDonald, Page & Wiginton | 4 | 7 | 84 | 113 | -29 |
| 10 | Herriot, Herriot, Stahl & Stahl | 4 | 7 | 78 | 112 | -34 |
| 11 | Brooksbank, Greenwell, Long & White | 3 | 8 | 90 | 114 | -24 |
| 12 | Bevan, Coombes, Dunn & Wheeler | 3 | 8 | 66 | 134 | -68 |
Teams ranked 1 to 8 will represent the WPA, playing in Division 1 of the Championship, and team 9 is the first reserve team.
Competition Background
The Inter-Regional Championship and the Challenge Cup are key annual events organised by Pétanque England. These competitions bring together teams from across England to compete at a high level, showcasing skill, strategy, and sportsmanship. Historically, Wales has been invited to participate in the event because we were once classified as a region of England’s setup.
The details below provide an overview of the event.
Inter-Regional Championship
- Purpose: The Inter-Regional Championship is the main competition. It typically features the best teams from each Pétanque England region and invited Associations. It’s a showcase of competitive pétanque at its finest.
- Format: Teams qualify to represent their regions in this championship, often based on performance in regional leagues or selection events.
- Structure: The competition is played over a weekend, with multiple rounds of matches between teams from different regions. Points are awarded for wins, and the region with the highest overall score is declared the champion.
- Prestige: Considered the pinnacle of inter-regional pétanque in England, it is highly regarded by players.
Challenge Cup
- Purpose: The Challenge Cup runs alongside the Inter-Regional Championship and is typically for regional teams that may not have qualified for the main championship.
- Focus: This competition enables broader participation, allowing more players to compete in a national event and develop their skills in a competitive environment.
- Structure: The format mirrors the championships, with teams competing in multiple rounds to earn points and determine the winner.
Venues and Atmosphere
- These events are held in large venues with many lanes, allowing multiple games to run simultaneously.
- This year, the event is being hosted by the Sand Bay Holiday Village, Beach Rd, Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 9UR
- The atmosphere is vibrant and social, with players and spectators from across the UK coming together to celebrate the sport.