Petanque
Pétanque is a form of boules normally played on hard dirt or gravel
- See Also:
- Bowls
An Overview of Petanque
It can also be played on grass, sand or other surfaces, with metal boules rolled or tossed to the jack.
Pétanque is a game which all can enjoy at any age and with any level of skill and the equipment is not expensive. Usually all that is required is a set of three matching boules which can be acquired from any good sports shop.
Benefits
- Develops team play, concentration, tactics and strategy
Costs
Competition class boules are sold in sets of 3 by different weights, sizes, patterns and hardness and the cost starts from around £50 a set.
Adaptations and Equipment
The only equipment you will need is a set of boules but many clubs will be able to loan you sets as well as advise where and what boules to buy.
Facts
- Pétanque - pronounced "pay-tank"
Find Petanque Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team
Daily Boost
This Girl Can
National Governing Bodies
English Petanque Association
- Contact Name
- 01732823640
Western Park
The site was purchased for development as a park in 1897 and to this day Western Park is the largest park in Leicester, offering 72 hectares to explore.
Leicester Petanque Club
Leicester PC is non-profit club with the largest facility in the East Midlands with 24 terrains and private clubhouse
Supporting the community and surrounding areas, the club organises taster sessions and coaching sessions for all ages and abilities.
Leicester Bowling Club
Leicester Bowling Club is one of the longest established clubs in the City. It is located 2 miles south of the town centre just off the A5199 (Welford Rd). It has excellent clubhouse facilities and a bowls green that is rated amongst the best in Leicester
Petanque
Leicestershire Petanque organises a Summer League (with around 50 teams competing from late April to early September) and organises additional weekend competitions around Leicestershire throughout the year
Active Blaby
Active Blaby is your local service to help people become more active. We work hard to give people the capability, opportunity and/or motivation to add a bit more movement into their daily lives.
Anchor Petanque Club
10 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League
Registered with English Petanque
Crown Asfordby Petanque Club
30 members
1 team(s) in the Leicestershire Summer League
Registered with English Petanque
Melton Healthy and Active Communities Team
Providing Sport, Physical Activity and Health Opportunities for individuals and groups in and around the Melton Borough.
Market Harborough Squash & Racketball Club
Squash, Racketball and Padel tennis opportunities for all ages and abilities.
We have coaching sessions, club nights, family nights as well as having squash/racketball teams in the local leagues and internal leagues for members.
The only Padel courts in
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/27911295
http://www.englishpetanque.org.uk/index.html
http://www.leicestershirepetanque.co.uk/