The English Pétanque Association is the governing body for the sport of Pétanque (Pet-tonk) in England.

It is affiliated to the international governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal, FIPJP and the European governing body, the Confédération Européenne de Pétanque, CEP

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 World Championship level.

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).

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

 

Club Invites

Affiliated clubs may advertise their main events here. Further details...
 

Rob Cooter Triples - 14th March

Guernsey Open - 11th/12th September
International Invites

ESTIO 1 - 6th/7th February, Estonia

Alan Newland Memorial Triples 2010 - 26th June, England

Santa Susanna Cup - 1st/5th April & 22nd/25th May, Spain
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EPA Competition Rules 2010
 For a short period you can click here to download the EPA's Competition Rules 2010
You can also get a copy by going to the Events page on this site where the download will be available for the full playing season.
Junior Invitation Event

The EPA has received an invitation to send 2 Junior Triples Teams to an event held on the 14/15th May 2010 in the Netherlands

To decide which teams will be invited to represent the EPA the MC have decided to hold a one off qualifier to be held at Whittlesey on the 28th February 2010.

Documentation for this event will be issued by our National Secretary in the next few days.

In the mean time the MC must appoint 2 Team Managers to travel with the teams. At the AGM it was proposed that a working group would be set up to establish how this would be done, unfortunately due to the timing of this event these guidelines will not be in place so if you are interested in managing the Junior Teams please contact the EPA National Secretary with your relevant experience.

The MC will appoint the most suitable applicants who will be  CRB screened in accordance with our policy and procedures..
Umpires Commission
Following the recent Umpires Commission meeting (Saturday 30th January) the EPA MC are pleased to annouce that the Commission has appointedJohn Thatcher to the post of National Umpire
EPA EuroCup 2010

Semi & Finals will be played on the 18th April - venue tbc