Author: huddersfieldpetanque

Only one team managed to win all their 3 games so Margaret and Brendan were clear winners with a points difference of +17. Robin & Sue were 2nd, David & Mel D were 3rd.

Brendan presents the trophy to Leeds squad after their 3-2 victory in the West Yorkshire Cup Final at Heckmondwike in August. We won 2 games but lost in the crucial final game 12-13. Both sides had chances to win but it didn’t go our way. This is the third time we’ve reached the final only to be beaten by Leeds three times. Maybe next year. All photos taken by Roy Henstock.

Mens triple was Steve, Robin and Pete.

Ladies Triple was Rita, Nell & Margaret.

Yesterday 12 HPC players went to Mirfield for the last event of the summer season. The best performance was Kevin and Christine who won 4 out of their 5 games and came 5th out of 19 teams. Full results at https://www.yorkshirepetanque.co.uk/EventResults.aspx?Ty=CR&TN=1282

We now look to winter league for regional sunday events. It was encouraging to see so many HPC players there and hopefully more will try regional events in the future. If you’re thinking about it ask someone who played at Mirfield to tell you their story.

If you’re going to try a winter league you’ll need a partner, a chair, a full set of waterproofs and some solid shoes. There can be early starts and dark drives home and the occasional snow or rain shower but it’s a great day out. 4 of the venues are in Kirklees.

The Winter league table for 24/25 can be seen on YP website. Highest ranked HPC members are Brendan and Nell in 22nd place. Kevin is in 10th place but listed as a Mirfield player. 17 HPC members played at least one game last winter. The 25/26 winter league starts in 10 days.

The team had another successful day on Tuesday Morning against Mirfield
In the Triples event the teams of

Sue, Carol & Marie were victorious winning 13 – 8
Doug, Sandie & Maureen after leading for most of the match unfortunately lost 8 – 13

In the pairs event

Sandie & Marie won 13 – 3
Doug & Carol won 13 – 10
Maureen & Sue won 13 – 12

Well played all team members a great day for the Club.

Many thanks to Nell for the action photos below.

The Huddersfield Rotary Club booked an evening of Petanque entertainment on June 10th. 25 players took part in the 3 round Melee competition.

Before the action started there was the small matter of buffet nibbles and drinks laid out on tables outside the clubhouse. The weather was simply superb for the full evening and to be honest I half expected the players to settle for buffet and nibbles the spread looked amazing.

The games commenced some 10 minutes later than scheduled. The players were supported on the evening for umpiring, coaching & scoring by the following HPC Members. Many thanks to these people for volunteering their time.

Winner on the night with 3 games and eighteen points was Yvonne. Alastair ran in a very close second with just two less points.

The evening seemed to be a tremendous success and after the awards ceremony the HPC Volunteers left the Rotary club to tuck into their Faith Supper, more food and drink I suspect.

Looking forward to another session next year.

If anyone would like to discuss the possibility of booking a Corporate event for team building, or to celebrate the completion of a project or just to have a good night out then please email the following secretary@huddersfieldpetanque