1st January – 31 December

1st April – 31 March

Normally the 3rd Sunday in November. Please speak with the Chairman or Secretary for further information.

Toilets are available at the adjacent Community Centre.

The club runs 3 teams (1 of which is ladies team). Contact a member of the Committee. Please visit the competitions page on our website for more information.

Sunday morning 09:00-10:00 & Tuesday evening 18:30-20:00.

Fees are set at the AGM. Current price can be found on the membership application form (located on our website homepage).

This is available on our website homepage: https://www.portchesterpetanqueclub.org

By being registered as a Pétanque England club we are afforded third party liability insurance. Individuals are responsible for their own personal insurance.

Sunday 10:00-1200, Monday 13:30-15:30, Wednesday 10:00-12:00.

There are details on the ‘Members’ section of our website and a poster in the shelter at the terrain.

There are various competitions held throughout the year – details will appear on the shelter competitions board at the terrain, on our website ‘competitions’ page and Facebook.

Yes - Any club member can purchase a polo shirt/sweatshirt at their own expense.

You can customise your items. To purchase or discuss individual requirements please contact:

Aries Embroidery: Unit 17, Fareham Enterprise Centre, Hackett Way, Newgate Lane, Fareham. 01329 314766

Yes – This is voted for each year by the members with promulgation in March.

A calendar of events within the Southern Counties region can be found here – https://southerncountiespetanque.org/fixtures-calendar/

Posters from other clubs will be displayed on the competition board at the terrain shelter.

Competitions are regularly advertised on our Facebook page. 

Initially speak to one of our coaches, if they cannot answer, an ‘ask the umpire’ page is available on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/128791213885003.

The word governing body, FIPJP, publishes a revised rule book approximately every 5 years, see below the latest publications:

https://fipjp.org/images/2021/reglements/Official_Rules_Petanque-En.pdf

Of course, please do contact one of our coaches who would be more than happy to spend time with you.

This can be quite a complicated topic! However, choosing size of boule is the most critical part, there is a tool inside the shed to assist with this.

Next would be choosing weight which is more of a personal choice, as well as different patterns and the hardness of the boule. 

We do have some sets you are able to try.

Again, if you are unsure please do speak to one of coaches who will be happy to talk to you about the benefits of different boule.

There are a number of retailers in the UK, as well as in France. The mains ones are:

Pen-Y-Coed Petanque –  https://www.pycpetanque.com/

DC Petanque – https://www.dcpetanque.net/#/

Petanque Shop – https://en.petanqueshop.com/

Decathlon – https://www.decathlon.co.uk/sports/boules-and-petanque

When purchasing boule you should look to purchase competition boule not leisure boule.

Competition boule are manufactured to a high standard, come in a selection of sizes and weights and include stamps with the weight, manufacturers mark and boule type.

A leisure boule will come in a stand size (typically 74mm) and an unknown weight. These boule are sometimes also filled with sand and are not permitted for use in competitions.

There is an accident book in the shelter. It is to be filled in at the time of the accident. If you cannot do it yourself, someone will do it for you.

Yes - If someone want to play they are able to have 5 taster sessions before they to decide whether to join the club. However, this is not permitted at club coaching sessions. If it’s a one-off session, ask a member of the committee for advice.

For internal competitions there is no requirement. Numerous Southern Counties and Petanque England competitions require you to hold a competition player membership. Details of requirements are stipulated on competition notices and leaflets.

https://www.petanque-england.uk/member/