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Petanque is an Institution!
A holiday game for some, a true institution for others, petanque has one undeniable asset: bringing people together for a moment of sharing and conviviality. Often associated with holidays and the South of France, where it is said to originate, this boules game, derived from the Provençal game, boasts over 600,000 registered players worldwide and has always been a part of camping! It’s a chance for you to discover or rediscover this pastime that holidaymakers love so much.
Simple Equipment, but Precise Rules…
The equipment remains relatively simple but meets specific size and weight requirements: indeed, the boules are generally made of metal and have a diameter between 70.5 and 80 mm. Their weight varies between 650 and 800 grams. There are ranges designed for children, either in plastic or wood. The jack, a small wooden ball, also called a “but” or “bouchon,” has a diameter of 30 mm.
Each player has 2 to 3 boules depending on the number of participants. In turn, players must throw their boules without a run-up, onto the playing area and with their feet together, from a circle drawn on the ground. The game ends when one of the players or teams reaches 13 points.
Love petanque? Participate in the 2nd Camp’IO Petanque Trophy!
Start in doubles and finish in triples with a champion!
The Association of Campsites of Oléron Island, in partnership with the Town Hall of La Brée les Bains and the Oléron Pétanque Élite Club of La Brée, is organizing the second edition of the Camp’IO Petanque Trophy in 2022!
Each participating campsite organizes an internal petanque tournament, whose winners will be invited to participate in the final tournament in the presence of international-level players. The internal tournaments will be played in teams of 2 people (doubles) on Sunday, July 10 and Monday, July 11, 2022. The final tournament will take place in 2 parts on Tuesday, July 12, 2022:
morning and afternoon: qualifying rounds between teams
evening (night session): Petanque Show with final rounds in triples, incorporating a “star” player into each participating team.
Exhibition match between champions, shooting competition.
Throughout the day, workshops led by the champions and autograph sessions will also be offered to players present.
International petanque champions will be present:
Philippe QUINTAIS: 13 World Champion titles
Philippe SUCHAUD: 13 World Champion titles
Julien LAMOUR: 2005 World Champion
Damien HUREAU: 2004 World Champion
Jean-Michel PUCCINELLI: winner of La Marseillaise in 2018 and 2020
Didier CHAGNEAU: World Champion, winner of La Marseillaise, and French Champion
Food and refreshments available on site all day.
The event will be held at the Boulassiers boules pitch, 17840 La Brée-les-Bains. See you very soon on Oléron Island!
Discover the participating campsites at the bottom of the page!
