I have just been watching some petanque video clips on youtube, and all i can say is wow!, this is just not the game we play at Little Oakley. Maybe we can all learn something from watching the top players in action. GO TO YOUTUBE. CLICK IN PETANQUE. Then click on to these titles
FOYOT-LACROIX. a high point with length and side spin. (superb) 64,358 views.
TIRO CLUAD. WEBEL (Belguim) V QUINTAIS (France) Shooting Competition. 73,585 views.
PETANQUE SEMI FINAL DEL MUNDIAL LOS MEJORES TIROS. 111,000 views.
The video clip (1.13 seconds) of one end played is absolutely fantastic, not to be missed.
Aah ! well , back to reality, our season starts 1st April 2009. All the best Barry.
Monday 16 February 2009
Thursday 12 February 2009
THE OAKLEY 2009
The third annual open doubles Petanque competion will take place on Sunday 7th June 2009 using pistes, drives, and open spaces arround the village. As in the past ,teams that played in last years competion have priority registration during the month of April. After May 1st teams will only be accepted on a “first come , first served” basis , owing to numbers being limited by the availability of playing areas . The competition fee will be £8.00 pr team which will be payable in advance . Signing on will be from 9.30 a.m. And play will start at 10.00 a.m. Three games will be played in the morning followed by a lunch break , and then by two games in the afternoon . The top four teams will compete in the semi finals , followed by the grand final . The semi final and the grand final will be played on the match piste at approx 5.00 p.m – 6.30p.m.
Prize money this year will be down to sixth place , with a special prize for the highest placed team containing a Little Oakley player .
Food and drink will be available from breakfast in the morning , a barbecue at lunchtime and tea and cakes in the afternoon . A licensed bar will be available from lunchtime onwards so even if you are not playing you will have the opportunity to sit back , relax watching others play and enjoy a great day out .
For more information and registration please contact Barry Bright on 01536 745013.
P.S. Villagers Kerry Palfrey and David Bailey have finished Sixth and fifth in the last two years , could this be their year ?.
Monday 9 February 2009
PETANQUE AT LITTLE OAKLEY
PETANQUE AT LITTLE OAKLEY
An individual petanqe melee will be played on Saturday 4th April 2009 using pistes around the village also the match piste at the village "Hut". Signing on will be from 9.30.-9.50a.m. Playing will begin at 10.00a.m with three 45min. games played in the morning , a break for lunch, and then two games played in the afternoon . The final result is therefore determined by an individuals effort .The playing combinations ensure that a player never plays with the same partner more than once and will never play against the same combination . However , it is possible that a player will play against another player more than once . This is petanque played for fun and a good social pick and mix.The playing fee for the day will be £4.00 , half of which will go in prizes and the rest towards social club funds . Afer the competition we will be having a fish and chip supper in "The Hut". If you wish to have fish and chips please contact Barry with order before the last game starts . Best of luck . Barry.
An individual petanqe melee will be played on Saturday 4th April 2009 using pistes around the village also the match piste at the village "Hut". Signing on will be from 9.30.-9.50a.m. Playing will begin at 10.00a.m with three 45min. games played in the morning , a break for lunch, and then two games played in the afternoon . The final result is therefore determined by an individuals effort .The playing combinations ensure that a player never plays with the same partner more than once and will never play against the same combination . However , it is possible that a player will play against another player more than once . This is petanque played for fun and a good social pick and mix.The playing fee for the day will be £4.00 , half of which will go in prizes and the rest towards social club funds . Afer the competition we will be having a fish and chip supper in "The Hut". If you wish to have fish and chips please contact Barry with order before the last game starts . Best of luck . Barry.
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