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.