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PETANQUE POST
May 2026 PTPA leadership in 2026 Rhody Parade – let’s have a great turnout! Our PTPA Vice President Zee is leading our first ever PTPA participation in Port Townsend’s Saturday, May 16 Rhody Parade. We have ordered a large flag and PTPA banner. Zee hopes that ALL of us will join him at the start of the Parade line before 1:00 PM in front of the fire station on Uptown’s Lawrence Street. Let Zee know if you would like to help in organizing. Let’s have a good turnout for PTPA!..
PT Petanque
24 hours ago5 min read
Men's Doubles League update: Final Week
Everything to play for in the final matches: matches must be completed by Friday, May 1. Current teams vying for the top four and entry into the playoffs on May 3 starting at noon. Wiant Franz 5-2 Engelbeck Deutsch 5-2 Niemann Sheldon 4-1 Lauth Phillips 4-2 Challinor Demombynes 4-3 These standings will change depending on remaining results. Team Wiant, Team Engelbeck, and Team Lauth have clinched top-four finishes, position to be determined. Team Challinor hanging on by a thr

tomchallinor
1 day ago1 min read
Women's Doubles League regular season ends
The top three teams have qualified for Finals Day on May 3rd. First Seed: Jeanette Reisenberg and Rhonda Lauth Second Seed: Bekah Howe and Sally Holm Third Seed: Karen Huguley and Jennie Hoskins (three teams tied for third: tie broken by number of points scored in games between the three teams) The second and third seeds play at 12:45 pm. The court will be determined by the TD. The winner plays the first seed for the title at about 2:15 pm.

tomchallinor
3 days ago1 min read


On the Mast today - April 26 - Welcome to the greatest game you never heard of
Tayloe's Mast Memo from April 26, 2026.
PT Petanque
3 days ago3 min read
Women's Doubles League Standings
Howe Holm 2-0 Reisenburg Lauth 2-0 Jangaard Hunter 2-1 Hanson Phillips 1-2 Huguley Hoskins 1-2 Niemann White 0-3 League phase is five matches. Top three teams qualify for playoffs. If two teams tie, head-to-head result breaks the tie. If three or more teams are tied, total points scored in matches between the tied teams breaks the tie.

tomchallinor
Apr 151 min read
Men's Doubles League Standings
Wiant Franz 4-1 Niemann Sheldon 3-1 Engelbeck Deutsch 3-2 Challinor Demombynes 2-2 Lauth Phillips 2-2 Navin Uballe 2-2 Force Robison 1-2 Washburn Huguley 0-5 Seven matches in the league phase. Top four teams advance to finals day. If two teams tie, head-to-head results break the tie. If three or more teams tie, total points in matches between tied teams breaks the tie.

tomchallinor
Apr 151 min read


PETANQUE POST April 2026
2026 Tournament action for our Club members is underway! The energy level has been rising on our courts at Fort Worden as we approach midway through the 2026 Men and Women’s Doubles League action. Our eighteen teams are improving each match in the course of the Tourney. Thanks to our Sports Director, Tom Chalinor, for his work in making this tournament work smoothly. Here is an action photo from one tense match: Bekah & Silas Workshops for improving your game coming up – sign
PT Petanque
Apr 88 min read
Men's Doubles League Standings
Niemann Sheldon 2-1 Challinor Demombynes 2-1 Wiant Franz 2-1 Lauth Phillips 2-1 Navin Uballe 2-1 Force Robison 1-2 Engelbeck Deutsch 1-2 Washburn Huguley 0-3

tomchallinor
Apr 51 min read
Women's Doubles League Schedule
Women's Doubles League 2026 Team 1 Loretta Hanson Barb Phillips Team 2 Linda Jangaard Susie Hunter Team 3 Karen Huguley Jennifer Hoskins Team 4 Jeanette Reisenburr Rhonda Lauth Team 5 Honey Niemann Nancy White Team 6 Bekah Howe Sally Holm Shedule March 25 - April 1 Week 1 1 v 6 2 v 5 3 v 4 court # 7 8 9 April 2 - 8 Week 2 1 v 5 6 v 4 2 v 3 court # 3 4 5 April 9 - 15 Week 3 1 v 4 5 v 3 6 v 2 court # 1 2 6 April 16 - 22 Week 4 1 v 3 4 v 2 5 v 6 court # 9 8 7 April 23 - 29 Week

tomchallinor
Mar 151 min read
Men's Doubles League Schedule
Men's Doubles League 2026 Team 1 Tom Niemann Andrew Sheldon Team 2 Tom Challinor Patrice Demombynes Jeff Brann Team 3 Robert Force Dave Robison Team 4 Peter Wiant Michael Frantz Team 5 Jerry Lauth Les Phillips Team 6 Tayloe Washburn Warren Huguley John Erikson Team 7 George Engelbeck Bill Deutsch Team 8 Brett Navin Zee Uballe Schedule March 15 - 21 Week 1 2 v 1 3 v 8 4 v 7 5 v 6 court # 2 3 4 5 March 22 - 28 Week 2 3 v 4 1 v 7 8 v 6 2 v 5 court # 6 7 8 9 March 29 - April 4 We

tomchallinor
Mar 151 min read
Spring Doubles League registration closing soon!
Last Chance to register for the Doubles League. The Sports Director will be sending out the schedule and instructions on March 15. We currently have eight men's teams and six women's teams signed up. And importantly, spots on the Cross-Sound Cup team that will take on Edmonds in September are up for grabs.

tomchallinor
Mar 101 min read


PETANQUE POST February 2026
2026 PTPA play has gotten off to a great start. Our regular Wednesday and Sunday Game Days have had a great turnout. We have also had a lot of you come out for the informal games, which take place every week Mondays at 10:00 AM and Fridays at 1:00. New PTPA members. In recent weeks several newcomers have joined our Club. Nancy, Sheila and Dana are steadily improving their game each week and appreciate the guidance and tips many of you have given them. Introduce yourself
PT Petanque
Feb 97 min read
Doubles League Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2026 Spring Doubles League with both Men's and Women's divisions. Go to the Event Registration page on this website: click on the menu bar, upper left corner of this page. Play begins on March 15 and ends with finals day on May 3. The number of matches will be determined by the number of teams participating. Teams will play one or two matches a week, with the top teams advancing to the finals. The top two teams (one men's and one women's) not

tomchallinor
Feb 81 min read
Upcoming Event: Jingle Boules 2025 in Edmonds
The Seattle Pétanque Club invites you to the "Jingle Boules" Holiday Select Doubles Tournament. This festive competition takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Edmonds Civic Playfield.

George Engelbeck
Nov 24, 20251 min read
How to Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to PTPA
Important Note: To claim your donation as a tax benefit, you must itemize deductions on your federal tax return (Schedule A). Because the PTPA is not a 501(c)(3) charity, you must donate through our parent organization, the FPUSA , to receive a tax deduction. Step 1: Write the Check Correctly Do not make the check payable to PTPA. Pay to the order of: "Federation of Pétanque USA" Memo Line: You must write: "Restricted for Port Townsend Petanque Alliance" Optional but Rec

George Engelbeck
Nov 15, 20251 min read
Mardi Gras Pétanque
https://thibodauxpetanqueclub.org Peltier Park, Thibodaux LA: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QwFc8bATksqUrK61A?g_st=ic
PT Petanque
Oct 30, 20251 min read
Results from the Club Mixed Triples Tournament
PTPA held its club triples tournament on Sunday, October 12. Eight teams participated in the event, and we saw many close games come down...

tomchallinor
Oct 12, 20251 min read
Mixed Triples Tournament on Sunday, 10/12
The PTPA Mixed Triples Championship is coming up this Sunday, 10/12, starting at 10 am. Announcements will be made at 9:45, when I will...

tomchallinor
Oct 8, 20251 min read
Spaces Available at Lamorinda Training Program
From Lamorinda Pétanque Clib: Dear West Coast Pétanque Players, Our club (Lamorinda Pétanque Club based in Lafayette, CA) has arranged...
Sam Cavallaro
Sep 24, 20251 min read
World Championships Pétanque
From the FPUSA Facebook account: 🇺🇸✨ Best of luck to Team USA as they compete at the World Championship! 🥇⚡ Games begin 8 am Rome time...
Sam Cavallaro
Sep 17, 20251 min read
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