English Pétanque Association

The English Pétanque Association is the National Governing Body for the sport of pétanque in England.

We are officially recognised by Sport England, the International governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FIPJP) and the European governing body, the Confédération Européenne de Pétanque (CEP), we are also members of the Sport + Recreation Alliance.

The EPA’s structure of 15 regions means there will be a club near you (see the Regions , Club Database or contact one of the Officers for more information).

Pétanque, sometimes called boules is a sport that is enjoyed by all the family, it can be played for fun in the garden or more seriously up to European and World Championship levels.

Our members will be happy to welcome you to their club and help you get started.

EPA National Events
Singles Championship - 02 June Doubles Championship - 03 June Mixed Doubles Championship - 04 June Espoirs (15-22) Championship Men - 15 July Espoirs (15-22) Championship Women - 15 July Inter-Reg. Championship & Challenge Tournament - 15/16 Sept

Club Events

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Atlantic Cup - 19 May, London PC
Open 50+ - 20 May, Luton PC
Russell Harris Fun Pairs - 27 May, Wanderers St Faiths PC
Jubilee Open Triples - 2 June, Chequers PC
Nine Boule Triples - 30 June, Wanderers St Faiths PC
Chiltern Memorial Charity Triples - 30 June, Luton PC
Open Triples by the sea - 22 July, Brighton & Hove PC
Open Petanque Triples - 22 July, Gravesend GRFC PC
Open Doubles by the sea - 5 August, Brighton & Hove PC
Circle in the Sand Pairs - 19 August, Wanderers St Faiths PC

International Events
CentroCup Magyarorszag - 9 June International de Petanque de la Ville de Sedan - 8-9-10 June FIPJP World Championship Men - 4/7 Oct

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EPA Espoirs Championship

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EPA Veterans Championship

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CEP EuroCup

The Engine PC have been drawn to play in Group C of the CEP EuroCup, to see the full draw click here

Home Nations Qualifier 2012

41 teams entered this years Home Nations Qualifier which was held at Nottingham City PC on Sunday 1st April, for the full results click here

EPA Insurance 2012

The details of the EPA Insurance for this year can be downloaded here

Inter-Regional Championship & Challenge Tournament

At the very successful and positive meeting between the EPA's National Officers and Regional Presidents it was decided to make a change to the format of the Championship more...

EPA EuroCup Champions

The Engine Pétanque Club are our 2012 EuroCup Champions, for the full results click here

EPA Membership 2012

The Online Membership portal is now open for members to renew their membership registration... more

Club Registration 2012

Clubs are requested to register with the EPA by 31st March... more

Umpires Course & Exam

Do you want to become an EPA umpire?

For details... more

EPA Competition Rules
EPA Competition Rules 2012 Official Rules of the Game of Pétanque