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PetanqueA form of boules where the objective is, while standing with the feet together in a small circle, to throw hollow metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (jack). The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel, but can also be played on grass or other surfaces. Soft sandy beaches are not suitable. From Wikipedia.
The Global GameAll about Petanque
What is Petanque
History of PetanquePétanque in its present form was invented in 1907 in the town of La Ciotat near Marseilles by a French boule lyonnaise player named Jules Lenoir, whose rheumatism (or injury) prevented him from running before he threw the ball. In changes to the common game at that time, jeu provençal, the length of the pitch or field was reduced by roughly half, and the moving delivery was replaced with a stationary one. For more detail see below:
Petanque Equipment
Petanque Training
Play/Watch PetanquePetanque Organisational bodies
Organisational Bodies for PetanqueInternational Petanque is controlled by International Federation of Pé´¡nque and Proven硬 Game (FIPJP) which was created in 1958. It now has around 600 000 licensed players in 52 national federations. The Federations with websites in English are USABritainNew Zealand, Scotland and SingaporeMajor Petanque TournamentsThe Pétanque World Championships started in Spa (Belgium) 1959. There is an open class, a Juniors class and a Ladies class. . France won the championships more times than any other country. Other International championships are the European Championship and Cup, the Nordic Championship and the North Sea Tournament.Petanque World ChampionshipsThe Pé´¡nque World Championships started in Spa (Belgium) 1959. There is an open class, a Juniors class and a Ladies class. France has won the championships more times than any other country. Other International championships are the European Championship and Cup, the Nordic Championship and the North Sea Tournament.Petanque in AsiaPetanque in EuropePetanque in United KingdomPetanque in EnglandPlay/Watch Petanque in EnglandPetanque Organisational bodies in England
Petanque in ScotlandPetanque in North AmericaPetanque in USAAll about Petanque in the USA
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Petanque Organisational bodies in the USA
Petanque Portals in the USA
Petanque in OceaniaPetanque in New ZealandAll about Petanque in New Zealand
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