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The Cuckoos Mixed Triples 2008
The Cuckoos Mixed Triples 2008 unfortunately clashed with the Epa Ladies qualifiers.
Contrary to expectation, was overwhelmed with interest.
A total of 22 team started to play in a pleasant morning sunshine.
The format used was the Swiss System, with timed games of 70 minutes, with six rounds of matches.
Teams from Leamington Spa, Bury St Edmunds, Milton Keynes, Peterborough and West Midlands, plus
many well known local Pétanquers, played competitive and friendly games.
Rain was expected from mid morning to last all day. It come during the second game quite heavy,
and fortunately cleared by lunchtime, with some warm sunshine beating down the Irish Club grounds.
With winners playing winners, no one team managed to get 6 wins.
At the final timer sound coming from the shed, three teams ended with 5 wins each, and 5 teams with 4wins.
The final ranking was sorted by the computer software, using the Buchholz number (BHN),
Spot prizes for the winners of a random drawn game in each round, and the top four were presented.
In fourth place were Queens Head: John Luke, Lynne Howard, Steve Carter. (4 wins and 22 BHN)
In Third place Snem & Them: John Edmondson, Joe Sheffield, Emma Longstaff. ( 5 wins and 18 BHN)
In second place NSA: Neil Stevenson, Shani Mepsted, Andy Goodship. (5 wins and 20 BHN)
And the winners were Lucky ADA: Alan Newland, Denise Newland, Alan Brockett. (5 wins and 21 BHN)
Many thanks to everyone for keeping the place as tidy as possible, and look forward to see you all again
in September
for the NHIA Fixed Coche competition.
As per usual, entries to the Cuckoos Mixed triples and the Fixed Coche is in advance with
payment and no entries on the day.
As an organiser, I had a great time in running the event and hope that everyone did too.
Paolo
Regional Junior Tryouts
Plese see junior website
EPA Junior Doubles/Triples Weekend
Well what can I say, the venue Lordswood in Kent was as
challenging as ever, the weather was something else.
Saturday was very cold but 14 junior doubles teams turned
out to play, there were teams from across the country we had two teams from Chiltern. Last year’s BPF junior doubles
winners Sam Blakey and Reece Gould. Then the new pairing of Max O’Rourke and Amy Huntley. They played 4 round swiss
with semi final and finals. Max and Amy did not get off to such a great start, Reece and Sam were playing a very nip tuck
game that went on for over 1hr and eventually emerged victorious.
The day unfortunately did not get much better for Amy and
Max although it was great to see them constantly smiling and bonding well as a team. Reece and Sam however continued on their
winning streak. Sam was not having the best of days but the two lads pulled together well, did not give up and dug their heels
in. Often having to battle from behind they fought back to win all but one of their morning games. They grabbed the opportunity
of the semi finals with both hands. They both played well, were lucky on a few ends where their southern opponents did not
make the most of their opportunities. Our boys realised they had to tighten their game and went on to win the semi finals-
13-7.
It was announced at the start of the day that the winners
and runners up from the doubles and triples would make up this year’s England junior squad. So the boys were over the
moon. They did however manage to compose themselves enough to play the final. I could not have been more proud as I watched
them step on to the terrain. They commanded the terrain and oozed confidence, they conducted themselves in a friendly manner
but controlled the whole game and notched up a convincing 13-1 win against their opponents from the Isle of Wight.
Well done to Sam and Reece for such great team work and
for showing what can be achieved if you never give up during a game.
All four juniors entered the shooting competition, none
played to their usual ability but never gave up trying. All four juniors were a pleasure to work with and to be around.
We had two teams entered for the triples on the Sunday
Reece, Sam B and Max, Ben Beatie, Amy and the other Sam. We woke to very bad snow Sunday morning and with it not looking like
letting up the competition organiser decided to cancel the event
Cuckoo's Easter Mele
Despite the snow and the cold weather 24 players attended the Easter Monday Super Melee triples at the
N.H.I.A. Club.
A nice round number to manage. A five round of timed games was played, between freezing temperature during
snow flurries, and welcoming afternoon sunshine. Players from Bancroft, Rising Sun, Lions, Plume, Cottered, Luton, Kestrel
and Cuckoos played in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Overall winner was Keith Bettie from the Rising Sun, the only one player who managed to win all
five games. Second was Paolo Infantino from the Cuckoos, third Lynne Ciano from the Plume, and fourth Jen
Light from Bancroft, all on four wins.
The next competition at the N.H.I.A. Club will be the Mixed Triples on the 27th of April. The
flyer will be out shortly.
There will be no entries on the day for this, so please book early with your payment, as
it is limited to 24 teams.
Paolo
Pen-Y-Coed Petanque
Many people wonder who we are and what we do. ( Apart from sell Boule that is)
Boule
We are now in our 14th year as the biggest boule supplier in the UK giving the
ranges of Integrale ( the oldest boule supplier in the world and Obut the largest boule supplier in the world. These ranges
can offer over 3,000 variations on size weight and pattern. We should be able to provide the boule you require to perform
at your best.
Juniors
Yes, we supply boule but that is a small part of our activity as we sponsor the junior awards
scheme as we believe, and always have, juniors are the future of the sport. Some people have thought the older generation
is the biggest market and should be developed. This is true to a certain extent as the game is huge in the post retirement
area but this is a short-term view. Juniors coached and encouraged are the stars of tomorrow. The stars will win competitions
and our sport will finally get the publicity and recognition it deserves. We have supported the junior players for over 10
years and will always continue to do so
Publicity
Many will have heard us on Chris Evans drive time show on Radio two a couple of week’s
back. This publicity is for the sport and to bring to people’s attention how they could enjoy our sport. More and more
people are playing this game and those interested new members could benefit your club as well as the sport. We will continue
to push our sport in magazine articles, newspapers, television and radio. As the sport grows we will all see the game develop
to its next stage in the UK.
Coaching
We have a web site totally dedicated to coaching www.winningpetanque.com has tips, practice ideas and handy hints. Even how to spot a little
bit of cheating. These tips are to provide a talking point about our game. Pushing ideas forward gives the chance to put over
your point of view. Players may not always agree with tactics etc but discussion is the way to improve all our games.
I hope you have found this item of interest. We are here to help players, coaches and organisers.
If you have any questions or ideas you think maybe of interest to us please feel free to contact us.
May we take this opportunity to wish everyone the best for the 2008 season
Phil and Marion
www.pycpetanque.com
www.obutuk.com
www.prestigetrophies.com
www.winningpetanque.com
Cups for Clubs
click here for details
Junior Team Manager 2008
The time has come again to select a junior team manager. The person would ideally be able to work with the selected team
through out the regional round robins and at Brean Sands. You will be required to be English Petanque Association CRB
checked. If you are interested in this please contact before May 1st
Alan Brockett
Congratulations
Our congratulations go to John Luke who very secretly passed his umpires exam in December.
Check this out
Petanque.org
THE CENTRAL HERTS PETANQUE LEAGUE
At the 2008 AGM, it was voted on, and past by members, that the name RHUBARB INNS PETANQUE LEAGUE, be changed and now known as THE CENTRAL HERTS PETANQUE LEAGUE...this
was found needed, to reflect the move forwards with other leagues, and to be able to be known as an independant league, without
reflecting the sponsors name.
This was the Harp. It is not a E PA league and is open to any pub or club in the
district within a 15 mile radius of benington.(subject to approval by the Committee)
At one time it was entirely dependent
on Greene King who administered all organisation within the League. The League now has it's own Executive Committee that handles
the running of the League, while the Rising Sun at Halls Green is it's valued sponsor.
Players need not hold E PA licenses and play with leisure or DOG boules is
permitted.
The three divisions were devised geographically to reduce travel, but have now changed
to competitive divisions. Teams are relegated and promoted at the start of each season
The object of the League shall be the promotion of the game of Pétanque in the district.
All games are played on Monday evenings.
Along with the normal weekly league matches, we also run a cup and plate competition
which is decided over the length of the season, with both finals being played at the end of season finals day, where trophys
are awarded, for league and cup postions
The League will have its Headquarters at 'The Bell', Bennington.
Any Public House, Sports Club or civic organisation within a radius
of 15 miles of the Headquarters may form a Club to play in the League.
Applications to join the League should be through the League Organiser.
Clubs may enter up to FOUR teams in the League providing sufficient
pistes are available to allow two matches to be played simultaneously.
At least SIX players must be available for
each team entered.
Players are encouraged to register with the EPA, but such registration is NOT a condition
of playing in any event organised by the League.
Attention is drawn
to the requirement for adequate insurance cover. This is the responsibility of individual players and individual Public Houses,
or clubs.
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