Pétanque is a sport played throughout the world, in fact if you have been on holiday to France you will almost certainly have seen it played on village squares, indeed you may have been invited to join in.
What is not often realised is that pétanque is also played in the UK. It is a fast growing family sport for all ages and ideal for the whole family.
Coventry Pétanque Club welcome all new comers, whether experienced players or new to the sport, and all ages, though we must ask that young people under 13 are supervised by parents at all times. Boules are available for your use, to get you started.
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The Brian Kimberly Charity Melee was played on Sunday 27th. 18 players turned out for the event which was play in glorious sunshine.
The winner was Tony Thompson with 4 wins, John Geddes was second with 4 wins but 3 points less and Carol Woodward was third with 3 win.
£124 was raised for the Archies Smiles charity - so a big thank you to all, and well done to Tony
The winner was Tony Thompson with 4 wins, John Geddes was second with 4 wins but 3 points less and Carol Woodward was third with 3 win.
£124 was raised for the Archies Smiles charity - so a big thank you to all, and well done to Tony
EUROCUP Results
Saturday the 28th saw Coventry taking on Hereford 2 at the Burnt post in the second round of the EUROCUP.
The triples were played first John Jane and Charlie took on Mel Ian and Roy on the Coventry rough piste known as the brickyard, Hereford started well and got a lead, but covs knowledge of the piste soon started to show and the lead was reeled in and a win was delivered.
The other triple of Brian Kieth and Tony against Colin, Bill and Andy was quite one sided with the Hereford team running away to win.
So 1-1 after the triples.
In the doubles: John and Jane took on Roy and Mel - played again on the Brickyard, which was again used to good effect, with a nice win to the Coventry team.
John Baxter and Charlie played Bill and Andy, which was a straight forward win for the Hereford team, and meant that with one game to go it was 2:2.
Brian and Keith played Bill and Colin, the Coventry team got a good lead, but allowed the Hereford team to start catching up, but some good pointing from Brain put the Hereford team under pressure and Coventry prevailed.
Final score 3:2 to Coventry - welldone team.
Food in the pub was laid on afterwards, so a good chat and catch up was the order of the day.
Coventry play Bath Sporting Cocks in the third round @Bath - to be played on the 30th November.
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Saturday the 28th saw Coventry taking on Hereford 2 at the Burnt post in the second round of the EUROCUP.
The triples were played first John Jane and Charlie took on Mel Ian and Roy on the Coventry rough piste known as the brickyard, Hereford started well and got a lead, but covs knowledge of the piste soon started to show and the lead was reeled in and a win was delivered.
The other triple of Brian Kieth and Tony against Colin, Bill and Andy was quite one sided with the Hereford team running away to win.
So 1-1 after the triples.
In the doubles: John and Jane took on Roy and Mel - played again on the Brickyard, which was again used to good effect, with a nice win to the Coventry team.
John Baxter and Charlie played Bill and Andy, which was a straight forward win for the Hereford team, and meant that with one game to go it was 2:2.
Brian and Keith played Bill and Colin, the Coventry team got a good lead, but allowed the Hereford team to start catching up, but some good pointing from Brain put the Hereford team under pressure and Coventry prevailed.
Final score 3:2 to Coventry - welldone team.
Food in the pub was laid on afterwards, so a good chat and catch up was the order of the day.
Coventry play Bath Sporting Cocks in the third round @Bath - to be played on the 30th November.
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Last updated 31st. October
Brian Kimberley Melee result
EuroCup Result
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Brian Kimberley Melee result
EuroCup Result
Members area added
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The first Friday of the month melee continues throughout 2019 but with the added element of a free come and try it for anyone interested in pétanque. |
A second coaching session is to be offered, at 6pm. on the 4th. Friday of each month, starting in February. This is in addition the the ones on the second Friday. Open to all club members. Don't forget that individual coaching is available by arrangement with either of the club coaches. |
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