Information about this year’s event is beginning to appear. However, we expect to receive the official paperwork in due course.
Accommodation has to be booked via the WPA, and not individually. The information below has been made public.
Information will be posted here when it becomes available.
The Inter-Regional Championship and the Challenge Cup are key annual events organised by Pétanque England. These competitions are designed to bring together teams from different regions across England to compete at a high level, showcasing skill, strategy, and sportsmanship. Historically, Wales has been invited to participate in the event as we were once classed as a region of England’s set-up.
The details are given below to give you an understanding 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 earned through wins, and the region with the highest overall score is crowned the champion.
- Prestige: This is considered the pinnacle of inter-regional pétanque in England and 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 allows for broader participation, allowing more players to compete at 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 at large venues that accommodate 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, as players and spectators from all over the UK come together to celebrate the sport.
This year, the venue is only 52 miles from Cardiff, so it will be an excellent opportunity for you to represent Wales and enjoy a great weekend of pétanque.
This year, the Executive has decided to return to the Championship; therefore, we will be looking to qualify eight teams to compete in Division 2.