Petanque
The Pétanque Section at Broughton and District Club was established in 1995. It is the only pétanque club within a 15 miles radius of Preston. With over 50 members, the Section provides a very friendly, social and competitive environment. It is a very simple but enjoyable game to play with friends and family (from aged 14). Here are a few more reasons for wanting to play:
1. Encourages social connection: You can play as a single, or in a team of two or three.
2. It’s low impact: It’s very unlikely that you will injure yourself.
3. Requires concentration, tactics and strategy: It’s as much a mental game as a physical one.
4. Anyone can play: It’s a game where men and women can compete together.
5. It’s easy to learn: The rules are simple to learn after a quick explanation.
6. Gets you outdoors: Being an outdoor game, you will be in the fresh air.
7. Relieves stress and anxiety: It’s a fun game that relieves stress.
8. Improves judgement and accuracy: Accuracy and distance judging are the two important skills for pétanque.
Taster Sessions are offered free of charge throughout the year on Saturday mornings 10.00 – 12.00.
Playing equipment including boules is available to use.
Social playing sessions are held every:
- Wednesday and Friday afternoon 13.30 – 15.30.
- Friday evenings 19.00 – 21.00 during summer.
- Saturday afternoon 14.00 – 16.00.
The playing area (called ‘the piste’) can be booked outside these times for private use. Competitions are held throughout the year on Sundays or Bank Holidays, as listed:
Le Printemps Singles – Group Games March
Le Mêlée Mix Doubles – Group Games April
L’Oignan Français Drawn Doubles – Group Games May
Box League Mixed Singles Table April – October
Milieu de l’Été Drawn Triples – Round Robin June
President’s Cup Handicapped Singles Knock-Out June
Le Vin Rouge Singles – Group Games August
Broughton Open Trophy Doubles Knock-Out September
Le Pouding de Noël Singles – Round Robin December
A WhatsApp Group is used for booking the playing area, booking in for social sessions and notifying members of forthcoming events.
To arrange Taster Sessions or learn more about the Pétanque Section, please email the Secretary at broughtonpetanque@gmail.com.