Author: huddersfieldpetanque

On a Terrain strange to our team, Huddersfield once again ensured the opposition did not score a bonus point against us. Our crack team of Margaret, Pete and Shirley winning two games, Margaret and Pete winning another  in the pairs, as did Carol  and Shirley, Nell and Brendan added to the total also with a win in the Pairs.

To say the weather was atrocious would not be incorrect. I for one am glad I took two sets of wet weather gear, particularly during the Hail down pour.

 On a lighter note one of the Rochdale team had made a selection of Cheesecakes which she handed around to all takers. The one flavoured with Baileys was delightful.

So with three rounds done and Trafford’s game being pushed back till June, our representative players have scored wins as follows:-

     Shirley______7.5

    Pete     ______6.5

    Margaret ____5.5

    Mel D ______3.0

    Vero ________3.0

    Brendan_____3.0

    Nell ________2.0

    Carol_______2.0

   Keith _______2.0

Finally Alan H. who has played in one round for us but not been a member of a winning team so Far.   We  all have a lot to play for. We have plenty of games in the West Yorkshire league plus our own anniversary competition there are also games in the Yorkshire Petanque Calendar, many of which are open to non Yorkshire members.

Easter games on Easter Sunday led to a shared first place with Doug and Nell both winning 3 games and 21 points difference. Jan came 3rd with 3 wins and 19 points. A good afternoon enjoyed by 24 members in sunshine, rain and hail. Next monthly melee 3rd May.

This does what it says on the tin. It’s the annual Ladies Day with no men involved unless in a supporting role. It’s been running for years now and is always a great day out that many HPC ladies have attended. Ask around the club to talk to ladies who have gone or plan to go and sort out car sharing. Stockton is around an hour from HPC and has a large terrain and clubhouse and car park.

A good day for HPC at Heckmondwike last Sunday. 10 club members played in a regional event and Margaret & Pete won 4.5 of their 5 games and were only beaten to the top spot by 2 points. This is still the best result for some time by a HPC pair. Brendan and Vero also put in a great performance.

Regional events are longer than club sessions (5 games instead of 3) and there are a few county level players and the occasional England international but it’s a great experience and your game improves by playing better players. Next one at Huddersfield is 26th July. Talk to those who play at regional events and think about having a go…

Enjoyable afternoon played in warm and dry conditions Amy was winner and Jan second. Keith and David also won all their 3 games but points difference sorted out the places.

Next monthly melee is on Easter Sunday 5th April so there will be Easter eggs for prizes.