Kent Pétanque Association
Well everybody, its finally happened, I've got a job in Cornwall and its now official, I'm off. I start my new job on Monday 24th November. May I take this opportunity to say farewell to all those people who know me. I've thoroughly enjoyed playing this wonderful game in Kent. I have made so many friends during the 9 years I have been playing. It's now time to try and make an impact on the Cornwall Pétanque scene, one thing is certain though, no more qualification to get to Brean. I will try to keep in touch, and for those who wish to keep in touch with me then my email address is: roytheburnleyboy@yahoo.co.uk. Take care everybody, I shall miss you all! Roy
Many thanks, Roy Pemberton
There was a boule found at Tovil WMC on Sunday 9th. November after The Harriers Remembrance Day Doubles.
The boule is an OBUT ATS 690 77U
Anybody missing this boule please contact...
Paul Hardwick of Tovil WMC on 01622 751 293 or
Michael Gear of Harriers PC on 01622 859 410.
Following the success of the 2008 Ab Fab Kent Classic at Detling we had planned with Ab Fab to expand it to a two day event in April 2009, again at Detling. Unfortunately this is not now going to be possible and it is too late now to revert to our old February date. I am very sorry to disappoint the many players that were expecting to play at Detling next year.
However, all is not lost! We will hold the Kent Classic later in the year over the weekend of August 22nd and 23rd at Lords Wood Pétanque club and Ab Fab Flowers have expressed their intent to continue to support us. A preliminary notice flyer is now available and I will be pleased to receive your early expression of interest.
David Baxter for Kent Pétanque Association.
The Kent League AGM and Trophy Presentation will be held at the Vigo Village Hall on Thursday 27 November 2008 at 8.00pm.
It is hoped that the Agenda will be despatched on 12/11/08 so resolutions for inclusion on the Agenda must be with me (John Middleton) no later than 9/11/08.
Fay, Lin and Sheila organised a raffle to help pay for their contribution to the costs of them representing England at the World Championships in Turkey next month and ...
The WINNING NUMBER of the RAFFLE for one weeks holiday accommodation in TENERIFE is 501
CONGRATULATIONS to KEVIN REED of Tovil Petanque Club who has the winning ticket and has been notified of his win.
The raffle was drawn by John Middleton (KPL Secretary) at the Kent Angels fundraising event on 21st September 2008.
Many thanks to all those who entered the draw. Your contributions were very much appreciated.
Best Wishes: Fay , Lin and Sheila
#08/14 Posted 10th September
This extra competition has been added to the calendar. There will be cash prizes, food and a raffle. Additional proceeds raised are to support the Kent Angels team who are the EPA representatives at Ladies World Championships in Samsun, Turkey.
Please support them by participating.
#08/13 Posted 20th August
We are sorry to have to have to inform you of the death of Bill Reed, the Vice President of Crowborogh Pétanque Club. Read Obituary: as a web page | as a pdf document
#08/12 Posted 30th July
Are you playing in, or supporting, the Nord Maritime? Or looking for an opportunity to meet up with petanque friends from around the country? Why not head to Dartford Football club and join those who are involved with this year’s Home Nations Competition.
After a hard day’s play there will be a chance to socialise with a buffet and dancing during the evening in the function room of Princes Park stadium. Music will be provided by both disco and the great band, Jutes, who I am sure many of you will remember from this year’s Detling Classic.
Tickets are £10 each – advance sales are open now, contact Martin Eggleton, Annette Eggleton or Trevor Glenn if you want to reserve your place for this great night.
Thanks #08/11 Posted 25th July
Please be advised that all competitions at the Plough & Chequers are Cancelled. #08/10 Posted 23rd April
Every year the Kent Petanque Association runs a series of competitions to allow players to qualify to represent the County at the EPA Inter-Regional Competition at Brean Sands, Weston-Super-Mare in September. This year the first is on Monday 5th May at Lordswood Sports and Social Club. If you have played in previous years format changes mean you should read on and if you haven’t joined us before there is some exciting news for those who don’t qualify to play at Brean which might just tempt you out. Format Change:
#08/17 Posted 23rd October
Kent League 2008 AGM - Thursday 27th November 2008
#08/16 Posted 08th October
KPA 2008 AGM - Thursday 20th November 2008
#08/15 Posted 23rd September
Kent Angels' Open Doubles - Sunday 21st September
Kent Angels' Open Doubles - Sunday 21st September, 10am.
Bill Reed
Saturday 16th August
Annette Eggleton
Cancelled Competitions
Regional Qualifier 1 – Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2008
Please read on, before thinking this doesn’t apply to me – it just might.
This year we will be operating the Swiss System all day, rather than just in the main competition in the afternoon, which means you will play 6 games during the day, with draws taking place between each round to ensure that players with the same number of wins are playing against each other. Among the benefits envisaged by this change are:
Points & Ranking:
When play is finished teams will be ranked by wins and points differences, with ranking points being carried forward between competitions to determine the teams that qualify for Brean Sands, and for this year’s prize fund. As with last year, the Region will be supporting 4 teams with a payment of £150 per team to attend either the Dunkerquoise or the competition at Nismes in Belgium that we went to last year. It will be up to those teams who win to decide which competition they wish to attend to allow maximum flexibility. Those who went last year, I am sure, enjoyed themselves and will be trying hard to be in the top 4 again this year.
Nord Maritime:
This year it is the turn of Dunkerque to come to us, and on Saturday 16th August we will be hosting them at Lordswood Sports and Social Club for a day of friendly - but competitive - play, and a convivial lunch. The Kent squad for this comes from those who have played in the Regional Qualifiers and is generally such a great day it is reason enough to take part.
Chairman’s Cup:
For those who enter one or more of the Regional Qualifiers but who do not go to Brean we are introducing the Chairman’s Cup – a brand new competition to be played on Saturday 13th September at Lordswood Sports and Social Club. This event will be free to enter and will have a top prize of £150, so well worth turning out for. This competition will run alongside the final day of the Kent Junior Petanque Academy, which will include their award presentation, so it will be a great way to support the next generation, too.
So why not come along and try your hand, play against people you may not normally meet and hopefully enjoy a pleasant day’s petanque in the summer sun.
Trevor Glenn Playing Officer
#08/09 Posted 17th March 2008
The KPA Winter League Presentation Evening and AGM will be held at Hartley Country Club at 8pm on Thursday 3rd April 2008.
Mick Nash
#08/08 Posted 13th March 2008
I am looking to join a team entering the EPA Triples Qualifiers as a forth player as i cant make the second one.
Anyone in need of a 4th player please let me know.
#08/07 Posted 12th February 2008
All Juniors & Espoirs that are considering entering the EPA National competitions on the first weekend in April are urged to come along to a special coaching session at Lordswood on Sat 23rd March between 11:00 and 13:00. As this will be held on the terrains that will be used for the EPA Junior Doubles and Triples and the Espoir Triples, this will give all players an added advantage an hopefully help bring these titles to Kent.
#08/06 Posted 12th February 2008
This is a free coaching session for all juniors in Kent, being held once a month from May to September 2008. Juniors taking part will get a free polo shirt and will compete for the honour of being Kent Junior Pétanque Champion 2008. All Junior are welcome, bring a friend as well.
Details on times and locations are in the newsletter.
#08/05 Posted 12th February 2008
All Espoirs should note that they are welcome at the Academy days for any coaching advice or practice that they may wish to have.
Details on times and locations are in the newsletter.
#08/04 Posted 12th February 2008
Borstal Sandpipers are looking for players wiyh any experience. We are a friendly team that plays at the Borstal Cricket Club.
Do you know someone who wishes to start to play or you interested if so.
Contact: - Ian Usmar 07941936655 or email i.usmar@blueyonder.co.uk
#08/03 Posted 7th February 2008
#08/02 Posted 7th February 2008
If your club has a website please email the address and I will create a link on the KPA website.
Alternatively: if your club does not have a website, but you want some information about it displayed then email the material to me and we will host it on this KPA website.
#08/01 Posted 6th February 2008
The start of another petanque year is nearly upon us and therefore the membership packs are nearly ready to go out.
As there will be a number of clubs represented at the Ab Fab Classic at the Kent County Showground on Sunday I will be taking the paperwork with me there. If anyone is either playing, or in the area, they packs will be available for collection from 10.45 am until 6.30 pm if you would like to collect it - as this will save the County postage costs and guarantee safe delivery.
Any packs not collected will be posted out on Monday.
Annette Eggleton
Membership Secretary
#07/22 Posted 10th December 2007
At present the region has no umpires qualified to officiate at regional or national competitions and we are looking for a number of volunteers to take the umpires’ qualification course early next year. The course is held over two days and the programme is as follows:-
| Day 1 – Training | |
| Umpire’s Code | Rules |
| Conduct of Umpires | How to apply and enforce rules |
| Duties of the Umpire | Measuring |
During day 1 the above topics will be covered in full in the classroom and by practical demonstration and practise.
Day 2 – Examination
1½ hour written exam paper
30 minute oral and practical exam
The course is open to all EPA members who have been members for a minimum of 2 years. Once qualified, umpires will be expected to share umpiring duties at various league and regional events. If you are interested in taking the umpire’s course please let me know. A number of members have registered expressions of interest in the past in taking the course and I would be grateful if these would kindly confirm their interest. If there are sufficient candidates it is hoped that the National Umpire will arrange to hold the course in a suitable location in Kent .
Ken Buchan
#07/20 Posted 7th September 2007
Please view details of my current petanque holiday to Spain in October.