Welsh Pétanque Association

National Championship Triples: Veterans
2025-06-01 | Caerleon RFC PC, The Clubhouse, Broadway, Caerleon, Newport, Wales, NP18 1AY, United Kingdom

Junior/Adult Open Doubles-Postponed
2025-05-24 | Monkstone Petanque Club, The Penylan Club, Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 5BU, United Kingdom
Unfortunately, this event has had to be postponed due to personal circumstances. However, the competition will be rescheduled later in the year.
A junior/adult doubles competition offers numerous benefits for juniors and adults, fostering growth, learning, and community building. Here are some key advantages:
For Juniors

Skill Development – Playing alongside an experienced adult helps juniors learn strategies, positioning, and decision-making.
Confidence Boost – Competing with an adult partner provides reassurance, helping young players build self-confidence.
Mentorship – Juniors receive guidance and constructive feedback, accelerating their improvement.
Exposure to Competitive Play – It introduces them to a different style of play, enhancing adaptability.
Social Growth – Interacting with adults improves communication skills and sportsmanship.

For Adults

Leadership and Teaching Opportunities – Adults can mentor juniors, reinforcing their knowledge.
Fresh Perspective – Playing with juniors brings energy and creativity into their game.
Community Engagement – Strengthens bonds between different generations of players.
Encourages Patience and Teamwork – Adapting to a junior’s style fosters better communication and cooperation.
More Fun & Variety – It provides a unique, enjoyable challenge compared to regular adult competitions.

Why not give it a go? Could you put it on your calendars now?

National Championship Triples: Men and Women
2025-05-11 | Monkstone Petanque Club, The Penylan Club, Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 5BU, United Kingdom
Registration: 09h00 to 09h30
Organiser: WPA Executive
Umpire:
Rules of Play:

The Official Rules of the Sport of Pétanque
Qualification rounds: The games will be timed.
Elimination Rounds: The games will be untimed.
All lanes will be allocated

Number of Teams: 13
Play Begins: 10h00 – latest

Welsh Squad Session
2025-04-21 10:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Vale Petanque Club, Wenvoe Playing Fields, Station Road East, Wenvoe, Wales, CF5 6AH, United Kingdom

Welsh Squad Session
2025-04-05 10:30 - 16:30 | Monkstone Petanque Club, The Penylan Club, Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 5BU, United Kingdom

Welsh Squad Session
2025-03-22 10:30 - 16:30 | Harlequins Pétanque club, Cardiff Harlequins RFC, Diamond Ground, Cardiff, CF14 7JN

Welsh Squad Session
2025-03-02 10:30 - 13:00 | Vale Petanque Club, Wenvoe Playing Fields, Station Road East, Wenvoe, Wales, CF5 6AH, United Kingdom
There will be an opportunity to continue playing games after the session.

Annual General Meeting
2025-02-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Monkstone Petanque Club, The Penylan Club, Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 5BU, United Kingdom
We confirm that the following positions are vacant in line with the published Constitution.

President – Two-year term.

Tony Smith is seeking re-election.
The nomination form has been correctly completed and supported by Jean-Yves Robic, Sean Smith & Judith Smith.

Treasurer – Two-year term

Jean-Yves Robic is seeking re-election
The nomination form has been correctly completed and supported by Tony Smith, Sean Smith & Judith Smith.

Director of Development – One-year term – No nominations were received.
Director of Public Relations – Two-year term – No Nominations were received.

Nominations for Director of Development and Public Relations roles can only be accepted before the start of the AGM. Still, they must be on the Executive Member Nomination form and completed correctly.
One motion has been received from the WPA Executive.
Please here to read the motion submitted by the WPA Executive and to be voted upon at the AGM.

FIPJP Congress
2024-12-05 08:30 - 13:30 | Dijon Town Hall, Palais des Ducs de Bourgogne, Dijon, France

51st World Championship Triples: Men
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-08 | Dijon, France, Zénith, Parc de la Toison d'Or, Rue de Colchide, Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 21000, France

26th European Cup
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-10 | Boulodrome du Douaisis, 150 rue Joséphine Baker, Sin-le-Noble, 59450, France

Junior Taster Session
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Monkstone Petanque Club, The Penylan Club, Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 5BU, United Kingdom
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 26th October 2024
Time: 10:00 am start
Location: Monkstone Petanque Club, Sandringham Road, Pen-y-Lan, Cardiff
Age Group: 8 to 17 years
Cost: Free (coaching, equipment, and refreshments provided)
For more information or to register, head to the event or contact the club directly. Don’t miss this chance to experience the fun and excitement of pétanque!

2025 Celtic Challenge Qualifier
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Caerleon RFC PC, The Clubhouse, Broadway, Caerleon, Newport, Wales, NP18 1AY, United Kingdom
Registration for the 2025 Celtic Challenge Qualifier is now closed.
Registration closed at midnight on Sunday, 15th September 2024.

£7.00 per player

Click here to download the Rules of Entry for WPA Events and Competitions.
A message from Caerleon RFC PC – On both days, bacon rolls will be available to purchase. Also, tea/coffee will be provided, but bring your cup/mug along.
Rules of Play:

FIPJP rules
Games will not be timed
Lanes will be allocated

Number of Teams: 12
Play Begins:

Saturday: 10h00 – latest
Sunday: 10h00

Competition Format: Complete Round-Robin.

Saturday: Rounds 1 to 6
Sunday: Rounds 7 to 11

Lunch (45 minutes duration) after Rounds 3 (Saturday) and 9 (Sunday).
Teams will be ranked 1 to 12 using:

Wins,
Points difference
Points +

If two teams are still tied, then the result of the match between the two teams will be used to separate them.
REMEMBER MATCHING TOPS ARE REQUIRED.

PE Inter-Regional Championship & Challenge Cup
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Pakefield Holiday Village, Arbor lane, Pakefield, Lowestoft, England, NR33 7BE, United Kingdom

League Division 1 and 2 Presentation
2024-09-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Ystradowen Petanque Club, The Village Hall, Ystradowen, Wales, CF71 7SY, United Kingdom

League Cup & Plate Final
2024-09-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Ystradowen Petanque Club, The Village Hall, Ystradowen, Wales, CF71 7SY, United Kingdom
