Welcome to Tauranga Petanque
New members are always welcome as it is a great fun sport for anyone of any age. The petanque boule is a ball of steel, between 650g and 750g thrown from a standing, squatting or anything in between stance to land as closely to the jack as possible.
Scoring is as in bowls - as many closest to the ‘jack’ of the 'holding' team counts. Games are played to 13 points or to a time limit. On club days, all games are drawn so there is a good mix of players and competition.
The Tauranga Bay of Plenty Petanque Association is affiliated to Petanque NZ (PNZ). We play to the national body rules supplied by FIPJP (Federation Internationale de Pétanque Jeux Provencaux the world umbrella), which are available on their website. We also host PNZ national tournaments.
We are affiliated to the Auckland Petanque Association (APA) and host APA Regional tournaments.
Club Days
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, during daylight saving also Wednesday evening twilight, everyone welcomee, just pay the piste fee. Please call Ray beforehand
Guests Players from Other Areas & Clubs
We welcome guest players for a fun afternoon of Petanque, you only have to pay the piste fee. Please contact Ray 027 756 3565 so that we know you are coming and can contact you if for whatever reason that day's play does not go ahead. We aim to play 3 full games on Tuesday & Saturday and 2 full games on Thursday
First Time Players
You don't need any experience or equipment to give Petanque a try. Although there is a piste fee, if you decide to join any piste fees paid will be deducted from your membership fee!
Piste fees
As a newcomer you don't have to sign up the first day, you'll just pay the piste fee (under $5.00) which will be deducted from your membership fee once you sign up.
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