Brighton Pétanque

Jarvis and Jarvis win Club Mixed Doubles

brightonpetanque — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:03:58 +0000

Congratulations to Gareth in winning his second club competition in a row, this time with his sister, Katherine, who took up petanque only a few months ago. They were undefeated in the six games they played in the ‘snake’ format for the nine teams who participated in glorious sunshine.

Although both teams won five out of their six games, Tony Mann and Libby Knowles were runners-up on points difference, while David Alfred and Lisa Compton (playing in her first club competition) came third. Well done to them and to everyone who participated.

The competition was followed by refreshing champagne and tasty cake to celebrate David Alfred’s 70th birthday on May 24.

Continued Club Success (so far) in Regional Qualifiers

brightonpetanque — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:32:49 +0000

After two of the three regional qualifying days to determine the 8 and 4 teams that will represent Sussex Petanque at the Inter-Regional Championships and Challenge Trophy later in the year, BHPC is doing very well.

Out of 16 teams in the running, the current positions of our teams and players are:

1st (45 points): SHAG’D – David and Stephan Alfred, Gareth Jarvis

3rd = (29 pts): Crowbrights – Alan Constable (Crowboro’), Tony Mann, Ian Maynard

8th (18 pts): Raging Boules – Anthony Blythe, Harvey and Libby Knowles

9th (17 pts): PTAnK – Pat Connolly, Terry Gibbons, Alan Issler, Katherine Jarvis

12th (15 pts): C3 – Gabby Channing, Di and Mark Cherie

16th (6 pts): LTTL – David Miller, Daniel, Jeff and Trish Taylor

Full report and pictures in the May Newsletter (in the ‘About’ menu).

Jarvis-Knowles Win Melee Doubles

brightonpetanque — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:45:56 +0000

Ten teams turned out today (Saturday 12 May) in the sunshine (sic) for our first half-day competition this year. In a ‘snake’, Gareth Jarvis and Libby Knowles, one of our newest members, were the only team to win all five of their games, and so won the day. Congratulations to them both.

Jill Gebbett and Ian Maynard came second while David Alfred and Jill Chrismas came third, both teams winning four games. Thanks to all our members who took part in the competition.

Full report in the next newsletter.

BHPC Success in National Championships

brightonpetanque — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:55:04 +0000

10 teams participated in yesterday’s new EPA Veterans Triples contest held at our terrain. Club members David Alfred, Ian Maynard and Bob White joined with ex-member David Randall (Croydon) managed to make one of the top 8 teams who will play in the finals on July 1. Let’s hope the weather will be better.

The winning team will represent England in the European finals to take place in Denmark.

On April 29, two more club members, Gareth Jarvis and Tony Mann, teamed up with Graham Elcome (Adur PC) and Jeff Mitchell (Sussex) successfully qualified to reach the Top 16 round of the EPA Men’s Triples Championship taking place on July 8. Let’s hope the weather will be better.

More details to follow …

Club Welcomes the EPA Veterans Triples Championship Qualifier: Sunday 6 May

brightonpetanque — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:54:09 +0000

Brighton and Hove PC is delighted to host this new, national EPA competition for players over 55.

We know of at least one team of current and past club members who will be playing: David Alfred, Ian Maynard, David Randall and Bob White.

If you aren’t participating, this competition should be well worth watching: there are plenty of first-class ‘oldie’ players out there!

Fixture List 2012

brightonpetanque — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:01:13 +0000

We’ve just added this year’s fixture list as a new page in the “About” menu. It’s in two formats, the download version being in technicolour and cinemascope (for all those over 50).

We’re looking for a bumper turnout on Sunday for the Club Singles (it will be Ray’s last competition). You must register by 09.50 for a 10.00 start.

Club Success in Regional Qualifier Day 1

brightonpetanque — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:50:43 +0000

A record five and two-thirds teams were among the record sixteen teams that turned out last Sunday at Crowborough Social Club for the first of three qualifying days to determine the top eight teams and the next best four teams to represent Sussex petanque at the Inter-Regional Championships and Challenge Trophy later in the year.

How many club members can you spot (look carefully)?

Of our club teams, four (or 3 and 2/3) came in the top eight: David A, Gareth and Stephan (2nd); Alan, Katherine, Pat and Terry (4th – great result); Alan Constable (Crowborough), Ian and Tony (6th); and Di, Gaby and Mark (7th – another great result). In addition, Anthony, Harvey and Libby came 11th, and the Taylor family, Daniel, Jeff and Trish, came 13th, just outside the Challenge 4.

More details about this spectacular day of success for the club will appear in the next newsletter.

Ray Bids Farewell

brightonpetanque — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:01:07 +0000

Ray Ager, a founding member of the club and President during 2010, is leaving us to live in La Ciotat, a lovely small port just east of Marseille, and the birthplace of pétanque.

Ray invites everyone to farewell drinks at the Robin Hood Saturday 31 March, 7pm for 7.30pm.

Read about Ray in the March newsletter.

BHPC Squad Out of Euro Cup

brightonpetanque — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:12:59 +0000

Battling through torrential rain, driving snowstorms and fierce wind making for a windchill factor of about -7, our gallant squad went out of the Euro Cup on March 4, winning only 4 games out of 15, but achieving 12 points in three games and 10 to 11 points in three more games.

More details in the March newsletter.

Winter Singles League Results

brightonpetanque — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:44:54 +0000

Out of a record 30 initial entries, 24 club members actually competed. The winner, losing only two games, was Ian Maynard. Congratulations to Ian, and well done to runner-up David Alfred and third-place Gareth Jarvis.

Please see the March newsletter for more details.