REGIONS AND THE PETANQUE HIERARCHY
Our 1990 League was started to encourage petanque
playing for fun and the enjoyment of an evening out and this remains our prime
concern. However, we know many of our players are good enough to play at a
Regional level and would perhaps like to join our other 1990 players at
Regional events but maybe find it all a bit of a mystery.
The
following will hopefully help clear the fog.
We
do understand that such aspirations are not for everyone, but the Committee
want to support any player that does, so it is appropriate that we inform and
assist all those who wish to take this sport further.
The difference in level between League and Region is not as
great as you may think.
PETANQUE ENGLAND (PE)
is
the National Governing Body and is responsible for petanque for the whole of
England. Besides its responsibilities for governance in general (and the
England petanque team in particular), it has split the country into Regions,
each of which organises its own regional competitions etc.
REGIONS:
Historically
there was only one route to regional representation, but PE now ratify the
CENTRAL PETANQUE ASSOCIATION (CPA) to cover Leics and Rutland.
The
1990 League now solely aligns with, and endorses, the CENTRAL PETANQUE
ASSOCIATION - and in fact has a representative on its committee.
The CENTRAL
PETANQUE ASSOCIATION organises Regional Competitions, Inter-regional matches
and qualifications for National games.
The
CPA will welcome all 1990 players to enter its competitions - though do be
aware many will require a PE licence. Contact CPA direct for advice or
the 1990 committee if you prefer.
LEAGUES:
A
number of leagues operate within Regions or even across Region boundaries.
Locally the main leagues are our own 1990 League, the Rutland League and the
LPA. All Leagues organise “Open” and “Closed” competitions and events. Anyone
can enter "Open" events, whilst the "Closed" events are
available only to their own players.
CLUBS:
You
also may also find yourself near a local petanque club such as the Leicester
Petanque Club based on Western Park. They enter teams into local leagues and
also runs there own competitions, also with both "Closed" and
"Open" events. Clubs tend to have more more of a social side than
“pub teams” and are more focussed on encouraging youngsters to join and play.
It is usual for clubs to run teams in one or more leagues and they can
affiliate to PE in their own right.
OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY
Your committee is keen that 1990 players have the same opportunities as those
in other local leagues. As such we will advertise any events that we become
aware of so please keep your members updated even if you
yourself may not be interested. Contact the 1990 Chairman or Secretary for
further advice (details on our website)
Please be aware that Regional Events may be played under the International
Rules of Petanque. These rules aren't massively different to our 1990 rules but
you will notice them, and the etiquette may be different. We can explain these
differences to you, so please contact us for a chat, contacts or any advice.
We are always happy to advise on or arrange coaching with qualified England
coaches. Be it for an individual, a team or several teams together.
Petanque England - https://petanque-england.uk/
Central Petanque Association - https://central-pa.co.uk/
1990 League Results - https://active-results.com/1990/index
Leicester Petanque Club - https://leicesterpc.co.uk/
LPA League - http://leicestershirepetanque.co.uk
East Mids Petanque Assoc - http://eastmidlandspetanque.co.uk/
Feb
2024