Adur Pétanque Club
Where are we?
Adur Pétanque Club can be found at South Downs Leisure Centre, Manor Road, Lancing, BN15 0PH
Free Parking
“A Sport for All”
Suitable for all ages.....
What are our opening times?
The pitches are available at any time, but club meeting times are:
Sunday from 10:30am
Monday and Thursday from 2:00pm
Tuesday from 6:30pm
New players & Members Welcome!!
Individuals, groups, team building, carer groups, corporate bookings all available...
Equipment, tuition and support provided.
Disabled & Wheelchair accessible.
First 3 sessions free!
What is Pétanque?
Pétanque is a sport that falls into the category of boules sports, along with Raffa, bocce, boule lyonnaise and to some degree, lawn bowls and crown green bowling. All of these sports share something in common, in that players or teams play their boules/balls towards a smaller target ball. In English, this will commonly be referred to as the Jack, however in France, the correct terminology is the 'But' which translates to Goal.
The aim of the game is to be the first player/team to score thirteen points. Points are scored by having one or more of your boules closer to the target than those of your opponent, after all boules have been thrown.
The game is played out over a series of rounds, often referred to as an end, with the scoring team of an end being first to start the next round. Pétanque isn't just about throwing your Boule to get as close to the target as possible (a method known as pointing).
Alternatively, there are a number of other tactics that can be employed in order to gain the advantage. Shooting your opponents boule is another option that can be applied. Shooting has the potential to remove your opponents boule from the field of play. However, this doesn't come without risk as if you miss, it could be your boule that exits the field of play. At the highest levels of the sport, shooting is often the preferred option.
Whilst pétanque, like many other sports can be played socially, it is also played competitively at regional, national and international level.
About Us
Adur Pétanque Club was founded in 1998 when a group of enthusiasts got together with the intention of doing something that they did whilst on holiday, but at home, and so the Adur Pétanque club was born.
Negotiations were started with Adur District Council with a view to lease a piece of land for a Pétanque piste next to the leisure centre in Lancing. Terms were agreed and the construction of the pistes were completed by professionals and club members.
Since then the club held and continues to hold regular competitions, ‘come & try’ events for local youth groups and other organisations.
Due to the overflow of players on competition days, in 2003, further negotiations with the council were made, and an agreement for the old tennis courts to be turned into additional pistes was granted. Work was carried out by club members to complete.
Our terrain’s (pitches/pistes) are located on South Downs Leisure Centre grounds in Lancing.
We welcome any players of all abilities and ages, including complete beginners.
We are a friendly and welcoming club, and a great place to play the sport. New players are welcome to 'come and try' with no obligation to join the club, as we offer 3 'taster' sessions.
We have spare boules available for anyone who does not have their own and there is no formal dress code (although club tops/fleeces are available, and no opened toed footwear is allowed).
At Adur Pétanque Club, we play regular club sessions all year round, compete in club competitions (take a look at our 'Fixtures' page), as well as hosting special events throughout the year. Our club and members play at all levels including socially and competitively.
Some of our more experienced members are able to provide basic advice for complete beginners, plus advice on technique and tactics is always available.
We are affiliated to Southern Counties Pétanque and Pétanque England
Contact Us
For information, to arrange a sessions or for membership enquries contact Graham on 07398 187 288 or email Kim at kimadurpcsecretary@hotmail.com
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Fixtures
Adur Pétanque Calendar 2024
ADUR BASTILLE OPEN DOUBLES - Sunday 14th July
BATTLE OF THE SEXES - Saturday 24th August
ADUR AUTUMN OPEN DOUBLES - Sunday 3rd November
ADUR SOCIALBOULES - TBC
Upcoming Events...
Gallery
25/05/24 - Adur Pétanque Club Doubles Competition
08/10/23 - Congratulations to our 2 teams participating in today’s Secretary’s Cup at Clymping. Well done to Sandra, Grant & Graham in winning the Silver, and to Wendy, Ricky and Tony for 2nd place in the Gold Final!
Secretary Cup 2023 Silver Winners
Secretary Cup 2023 Gold Runners Up
Ricky, Grant & Sandra playing at the Inter-Regionals 2023
News
25/05/24 - Adur Pétanque Club Doubles were held today in the glorious sunshine. Well done to everyone who participated. Congratulations to Tony & Brian E for coming out on top in 1st place, Graham & Ricky in 2nd place and Nic & Bill in third place.
18/05/24 - Adur Pétanque Club were hosts to the annual Adur vs. Brighton & Hove Friendly Competition, with each club having 6 Doubles Teams participating. Congratulations to our visitors, BHPC who won the day with 20 wins vs. 16 wins to Adur
17/03/24 - BIG Congratulations to our Ladies at the International Women’s Day Doubles Competition. All 3 of our teams made it into the finals... Well done to Wendy and Norrie reaching the Silver Semi Final, Sandra and Tracey for winning the Silver Consolage and Bill & Michelle for winning Bronze...
Sunday 28th January, Adur Petanque Club held the annual Snowboules competition.
Well done to all 40 teams that took part and congratulations to all winners of the day....
Sunday 29th Halloween Doubles competition held at Adur Petanque Club.
Well done to all 36 teams that braved the elements of the weather this weekend and participated in the event. Congratulations to all winners of the day....