Unlike the recent Singles, the weather for the State Triples Championship was nigh on perfect for a day of petanque. However, with the very dry conditions we’ve had this summer, the ground was rock hard and the ESP terrain was even more challenging than usual. Nevertheless, there were plenty of players up to the challenge.

This year’s State Singles Championships were held on a sunny and uncomfortably hot day. If the weather forecast had been accurate, the event would have been called off. But it wasn’t. Consequently, the conditions were trying for all concerned and several players had to withdraw during the course of the day. Those who lasted the distance all deserve a medal. There will no doubt be a review of the SAPL Hot Weather Policy at the next committee meeting.

This year’s State Doubles Championships were held at Club d’Adelaide in glorious spring conditions. It was not the largest turn-out we’ve had for this event but it was certainly one of the strongest fields we’ve seen.

The 2024/2025 SA State Mixed Doubles Championship was held at Prospect Pétanque Club on Sunday 18th August, 2024.

Twenty-five teams competed in this year’s SA State Mixed Doubles Championship.

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The 2023-2024 SA State Singles Championship was held at the Novar GardensPetanque Club on 28 April 2024:

• Open Singles Champion: Van Nguyen
• Women’s Singles Champion: Paula Pulestn

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