The Boules Artistes Petanque Club was founded in 1996 at the Hyde Park Barracks, a renowned Sydney landmark. Thanks to positive exposure and a feature in the Sydney Morning Herald, our Sunday afternoon gatherings soon attracted a regular crowd. Our role in organising the South Pacific Challenge further boosted interest, drawing over 200 participants, many of whom were experiencing their first tournament. Unfortunately, the Barracks' management later decided that petanque was unsuitable for the area due to its increasing popularity.

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After a period of inactivity due to the lack of a permanent venue, the Artistes regrouped in 2003 upon discovering an exceptional location at Pyrmont Point Park along Sydney Harbour. As our membership grew, we relocated to the Canterbury Bowling Club, which had a scarcely used boulodrome. After enhancing the amenities, we enjoyed a period of prosperity. However, as the fortunes of the bowling club declined, we had to move again. Currently, our official venue is at Latham Park (Randwick Boulodrome) in South Coogee. While Latham Park is our main competition ground, we also play in other superb public parks, including Centennial Park, Ballast Point (Birchgrove), and Pirrama Park, Pyrmont

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We warmly invite individuals to join us and discover the joy of petanque! Our dedication is to grow our membership, build social connections, host more competitions, and raise the standard of play. To achieve these goals, we regularly organize 'C'mon, have a go!' days, where participants of all skill levels can interact and deepen their understanding of the game's rules. Additionally, we arrange more competitive events that can last the entire day, offering a more intense experience.

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Petanque is the perfect social sport for groups like classes, friends, sports teams, or colleagues. Introduce them to this quintessentially French pastime! We can customize a special day just for your group, providing equipment and guidance. With our excellent facilities, we promise a day full of enjoyable experiences.