A Boules Artistes Call to Arms!
After the uncertainty surrounding Canterbury, the interruption of the festive season and the disappointing weather both before and after Christmas, the Boules Artistes have lost a bit of momentum and now it is time to kick things back into gear and get going again. This weekend we have 2 events in different places on different days and it would be wonderful to see as many of you as possible returning to the fold on one or both days! We have great people and have achieved great things so lets start enjoying our petanque together.
Saturday the 13th of February - City East Community College ‘Petanque - Techniques and Tactics’ - Latham Park Boulodrome
Some years ago I arranged and ran a number of courses for some community colleges and now I have one running through City East with 8 ‘students’ for this term. This was the first session and although the weather left a bit to be desired everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves. Most of the people were totally surprised that we were playing on dirt and not grass and this goes to show how much work we have to do as far as the general public is concerned! Some of the players were part of large-ish social groups that met regularly and played on grass. Hopefully now they will go back and convince them to start playing on ‘the real thing’ with the Boules Artistes.
There are 3 more weeks to go on the course and then I hope that all participants will enter the March Village Doubles and of course join the club. With all being ‘Easterners’ it would be great if they pulled in some mates too!
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Sunday the 14th - Austral Open Triples - Rained Out!
Unfortunately, the Austral Open Triples was rained out for the 3rd year in a row! February is such a pain! Jose (and perhaps the League Executive) made the decision on Saturday afternoon. Sometimes such an early decision can backfire but the forecast was not good and with enough days on the calendar to be ale to re-schedule it was the right move, particularly if people from Newcastle were coming down. An early decision can save a lot of unnecessary travelling or uncomfortable playing. I will let you know when a new date is scheduled in.
Every Wednesday Evening Until the End of Daylight Saving - The Redfern Rollup!
This is held at a nice little ground at the southern end of the grandstand at Redfern Oval on Chalmers St, Redfern. This is a none competitive event and ideal for a midweek break from the grind! Time is from 5:45 until dark and sometimes beyond. Darin is the main man and can be called on 0432 863425.
Casual Friday at the Jets Club
Casual games can be had at the Jets Club from around 1:30pm. The workers arrive at around 6:00!
Saturday the 20th - Boules Artistes - Saturday Arvo Doubles at the Jets Club
This being the 3rd Saturday of the month it is time to host our doubles competition at the Jets Club. Hopefully the weather will be fine (although the forecast is not great!) and we can make up for Austral being cancelled!
Place: Jets Club, Holbeach Ave, Tempe
Check-in: Be at the ground by 1:30
Start: 2:00 Finish: Approx. 5:30
Cost: $10.00 per team Format: Form Your Own Team Doubles. 4 Rd Swiss with timed Games
Joining the Jets Club - We would like to take this opportunity to join as many people as possible up to the Jets Club so please make a big effort to be at the club for this one.
Sunday the 21st - Village Style Doubles - Latham Park Boulodrome
A relaxed competition at lovely Latham, village style! Straight knockout with a consolante, prizes and pastis! If you get knocked out then play some friendlies or watch the final and relax! Sounds good to me!
Hopefully we will have more of our Eastern Suburbs newbies turning up and participating. Please let the weather will be kind!
Place: Latham Park Boulodrome, Moverly Rd, South Coogee
Check-in: Please be at the ground by 1:30 so we can organise the draw
Start: 2:00 Finish: Around 5:30
Cost: $10 per team Format: Form Your Own Team Doubles
BYO Drinks or buy from the South Coogee Bowling Club, next door
Friday 26th - Thank God It’s Friday Doubles - Jets Club
Pierre has concocted a tasty format for the 4th Friday evening of the month with cash and wine up for grabs! A 6:30 start and a 9:30 (approx) finish followed by friendly games for those that want them should satisfy everyone! For all of you people who have bemoaned the end to FAB Fridays, please stand up and be counted!!
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Joining the Jets Club - We would like to take this opportunity to join as many people as possible up to the Jets Club so please make a big effort to be at the club for this one.
Note: There will also be a TGIF Doubles on the 4th Friday in March and April
Sunday 28th February - Hubertus Open Triples, at Luddenham
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