The first round of the new InterClub season was held at Eastern Suburbs in cloudy but fine conditions. However, recent rain ensured that there was a spring in the step of the challenging ESP terrain. Eighty-four players participated, including four making their debut in this competition.Continue reading
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2022-2023 InterClub Competition Round 6 – Novar Gardens Petanque Club – 28th May 2023
Round 6 was another wet one, with several periods of rain during the middle of the day. But no amount of rain would have been enough to dampen the enthusiasm of the 32 teams that took part in what was the final and deciding round of the Interclub competition. The stakes were high, as there were five clubs still in with a chance of winning the championship – something we’ve never seen before (and may never see again). Fortunately, the showers stopped just in time to avoid rendering many of the pistes unplayable. Continue reading
2022-2023 InterClub Competition Round 5 – Club de Petanque d’Adelaide – 26th March 2023
Round 5 was played at Club d’Adelaide in slightly damp conditions. However, the intermittent showers were so light that they had little impact on either the terrain or the players. There was no wind and the temperature was comfortable.
This was a round where experience rose to the fore as three highly credentialed teams from three different clubs took their place on the podium. The bronze medallists were Rada Pierre, Alain Rousse & Dominique Pierre, from Adelaide. In second place were Prospect’s Melissa Scott, Ha Nguyen & Van Nguyen. On the top step were Alexi Alexi, Iskender (Ken) Maski & Craig Stewart, for Eastern Suburbs. All of these players have been in this position before, but one deserves a special mention.Continue reading
2022-2023 SA State Precision Shooting Championship – Photo Essay
The SA State Precision Shooting Championships were held at Novar Gardens Petanque Club on Saturday 4th February 2023, when the previous day had been the coldest February day in Adelaide for over 20 years and the Saturday was only slightly warmer.
Precision Shooting is a difficult discipline to master as it requires not only great boule control but also nerves of steel as the pressure to perform is enormous. It is equally difficult to judge as there are so many points that need to be watched; feet, time, landing spot and finishing position which is why four umpires are required in a formal competition.
Seventeen hopefuls gathered, representing players in the Female and Male 60+ Divisions also some in the Open Ladies and Men’s Divisions. The event was overseen by four officiating umpires and a scorer. It was good to see a number of interested spectators for the event.
The set up for the SA State Precision Shooting Championship, with Umpire Raymond Beaumont.
RESULTS:
- Over 60 Women: M. Peik.
- Over 60 Men: 1st R. Peik, 2nd D. Seret
- Open Women: 1st H. Jang, 2nd S. Dally, 3rd W. Bensen, 4th G. Whiteaker, 5th H. Nguyen.
- Open Men: 1st L. Chazal, 2nd V. Nguyen, 2nd C. Puccini, 4th C. Stewart, 5th K. Maski, 6th V. Bulone, 7th N. Armstrong, 8th J-L. Gonnet, 9th K. May.
L Chazal will be named the 2022-2023 Open Men’s South Australian Precision Shooting Champion.
When I was preparing this report, I Googled the collective noun for a group of Umpires The number one suggestion was a “Myopia” of umpires. I decided that perhaps our umpire cohort may get annoyed at this and chose a “Pool” of Umpires, they are shown below.
L to R: Raymond Beaumont, Brett Williams, Peter Beaumont, Dirk Seret, Terry Hall, Michael Read and umpire and Scorer Adrian Clements.
Stan Wilson, President SAPL
2022-2023 InterClub Competition Round 4 – Adelaide Hills Petanque Club – 22nd January 2023
Round 4 of the 2022-2023 InterClub Competition was held at Adelaide Hills Petanque Club on Sunday, 22nd January 2023. Breaking news! Novar Gardens Petanque Club’s Christian Puccini and Justin Smith have won their first InterClub gold medals.
SAPL InterClub 2022-2023 Round 4 – Photo Essay
The South Australian Petanque League held Round 4 of its 2022-2023 InterClub competition on Sunday 22nd January 2023. The tournament was hosted by the Adelaide Hills Petanque Club.
SAPL President Stan Wilson has created this photo essay. The Tournament Director’s report will follow.Continue reading
2022-2023 InterClub Competition Round 3 – Gawler Petanque Club – 20th November 2022
Round 3 of the 2022-2023 InterClub Competition was held at Gawler Petanque Club on Sunday, 20th November 2022. Breaking news! Novar Gardens Petanque Club have jumped to the top of the Club Championship with a 1st and 2nd place.
SAPL InterClub 2022-2023 Round 3 – Photo Essay
The South Australian Petanque League held Round 3 of its 2022-2023 InterClub competition on Sunday 20th November 2022. The tournament was hosted by the Gawler Petanque Club.
SAPL President Stan Wilson has created this photo essay. The Tournament Director’s report will follow.Continue reading
2022-2023 InterClub Competition Round 2 – Eastern Suburbs Petanque Club – 18th September 2022
Round 2 of the SAPL Interclub series was played in wet and windy conditions. Continue reading
SAPL InterClub 2022-2023 Round 2 – Photo Essay
The South Australian Petanque League held Round 2 of its 2022-2023 InterClub competition on Sunday 18th September 2022. The tournament was hosted by the Eastern Suburbs Petanque Club.
SAPL President Stan Wilson has created this photo essay. The Tournament Director’s report will follow.Continue reading