Play the charming French game of Pétanque at Novar Gardens Sports Club. Pétanque (pronounced Petonk) is a relaxed, enjoyable game for all ages, fitness levels and abilities. With humble origins from villages south of France, the game is now played by millions of people worldwide.
If you are interested to come and try a social or competitive game, Petanque is played every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon all year and on alternate Friday nights in summer.
Pétanque (pronounced ‘petonk’) is a form of boules where the goal is to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (piglet). The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel, but can also be played on other surfaces. The name Pétanque is a derivation of the Provençal word ‘ped tanco’ and it means ‘feet together’ on the ground.
The player, while playing, should keep their feet together and on the ground. The boules can be delivered either from an standing position, a bending or a squatting position. Pétanque is unique in that it is the only game of bowls that is practiced in a squatting position!
The beauty of Pétanque is that very little equipment is required and the game can be played almost anywhere. Essential items and accessories for Pétanque are:
Suitable for people of all ages & fitness levels
No great strength required
Rules are easy to learn
Can be played virtually anywhere
Equipment is inexpensive
No special clothing or footwear required
Social & competition play available year round
