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Welcome to our new look Newsletter.

Petanque Australia (PA) has launched this upgraded information platform to provide leagues, clubs and licensed players with more interesting and appealing content.

We also want to connect with the many social petanque players and lovers of our sport across Australia and encourage them to "get involved" and join a club.

How can you help?

Encourage family and friends to head to the Petanque Australia website and SUBSCRIBE.

Seeking a fresh approach to reaching all involved in our sport or who could be, we've taken steps to upgrade our communications reach. The first element in this program is an upgrade to the newsletter. This is a work in progress, so your feedback and ideas are welcome. 

There is a busy schedule of events coming up for PA and State League Teams with the 2025 Interstate Challenge in Adelaide, World Championships in Rome, both in September, and the Oceania 2025 Championships team training camp to be held in Newcastle at the end of August.

The New South Wales League recently held a two-day training and examination program for players and umpires wanting to gain PA Level 1 Coaching and Umpiring Accreditation in their respective areas.  Details of the successful accredited new coaches and umpires will be advised soon.

Thank you to Delys Brady, NSW Umpiring Manager and Neil Brown, NSW Coaching Manager, who conducted their respective courses.

Do keep enjoying your pétanque.  

Regards 

Roger Maddern
President
Petanque Australia
Email: president@petanqueaustralia.org.au                                                                                           

Members of the Australian Teams for the 2025 World Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles and Women’s World Triples and Precision Shooting Championships attended a weekend training camp conducted by PA National Coach, Michael Lacase, at Subiaco Club, Perth, this month in preparation for their respective World Championships.

Pictured: L to R: Bronson Romani (Newcastle), Selina Dally (Novar Gardens), Michael Lacase, Khrishika Ramjuttun (Dodo), Cody Vujcic (La Maison de France W.A), Hina Ruduvo (La Maison de France Petanque) and Min (Minnie) Kuan Lim (Weird).

The Petanque Australia Delegation to Oceania 2025 on 16 -19 October in Kafika, Wallis is:

Men’s Team - Eric Carbonell (Leader), Graham Smith (Playing Coach), Bronson Romani & Shane Howarth. 

Women’s Team - Lynne Arjava, Delys Brady, Yili Han & Meredith Clark.

If you would like to view photos of the team members or make a donation to support the team, just follow the "read more" link below.

Eligible licensed players are invited to apply for selection consideration in one of the two teams competing against Petanque New Zealand in the 2026 Trans Tasman Challenge.

The competition is being held on 21-22 March 2026 at Mt Martha Petanque Club, Victoria.

Nominations close: 12 September 2025. 

The nomination form can be found at https://forms.gle/fSd4qwFJ7JB7QQ8q7.

Petanque Australia recently launched the Growth and Development Grants Program, which provides leagues and clubs the opportunity to gain grants of up to $1,500 to assist in:

• Improving services and support for players
• Providing more opportunities for involvement
• Growing the sport and raising the profile of petanque in Australia
• Assist in making Australia more competitive in international competitions

Leagues and clubs are reminded to submit applications before the closing date of 30 October 2025.

Grants Program Guidelines and the Application Form can be accessed by clicking on the links below.

PA Grants Program Guidelines

Application Form

Do you have a query or question relating to Petanque Australia's Member Insurance policy package? Go to https://vinsurancegroup.com/petanque-federation-au/