Weekly games are held at the Club amongst Club Members only. Usually 2 or 3 a week. These are not 'win at any cost' games. Come and relax and enjoy the great game of Petanque. This is a chance to mix with other members, play for the fun of it, try out new techniques, learn the ropes and then maybe also to win! Here are the current schedules –
1. Wednesdays are 'out of the bucket' draws
The Clubhouse opens around 10.30
the first game starts at 11.00
lunch (BYO) half an hour is at 12.00 and
games continue at 12.30, 1.30
On this casual day you can join and finish at whichever game suits you because the draw is "out of the bucket". There is no fees for any playday games.
2. Fridays are 'social' evenings
Play is casual out of the bucket with 2 games starting around 5.30 and 6.30. At 7.30 we have a BYO dinner together. Maybe we bring the BBQ out, ideally we dine outside as the sun goes down and the lorikeets fly to our park to roost which is a lovely atmosphere. After a convivial dinner we play one more game until 10pm under our brilliant new lights. It's a really cosy, special feeling playing under these lights.
3. Saturdays are 'randomised' draws
The Club opens at 12.00 for lunch (BYO)
you must REGISTER BY 12.45 at the Clubhouse
the draw for all 3 games is made at 12.50
the first game starts at 1.00
Three games are played and are usually over by about 4.30
At the start of the afternoon, teams are randomly drawn for all 3 games by computer. This ensures you don't team up with the same person twice. Players are encouraged to play all 3 games to avoid upsetting the draws. All Club games are timed to 45 minutes plus one end. At the end of the day prizes of wine or Vouchers are awarded to both male and female winners, the number of prizes depending on the number of players.
PLEASE DON'T BE LATE FOR REGISTRATION at Saturday's games it upsets the schedule for everyone. See more details at Club Games
Secondly, Play At Competitions
Competitions are where you form a team with people either from Camberwell or from another club and compete against other teams at whichever club is scheduled to host that competition that day. For some events that club may be Camberwell itself. Competitions can be doubles or triples, can be mixed gender or separate male and female and in large competitions may have age brackets too.
Competitions take place almost every week, normally on Sundays at one of the many clubs around Victoria or interstate. This provides a lot of variety and offers more challenges as well as a lot of enjoyment. You don't have to be particularly good to play in competitions, there are no qualifications. OK so you may not win but you'll have a good time and probably learn from the experience and practice. Visiting other clubs is always interesting and playing at country competitions can make a great weekend getaway.
Further information
At the Games menu you'll find more details on the Club games formats and the weekly results. You'll also find a lot more about competitions such as finding a partner, how to register, and the different match formats.
We Need Your Help! YES, WE REALLY DO ! !
We entirely rely on those playing in competitions to take a few pictures, of their team, of the prize winners, of general play. Everyone visiting our site will appreciate your contribution to keeping our website alive with interesting news. And if you win ....WONDERFUL!... TELL US ALL ABOUT IT.
Competitions are sponsored by our peak bodies Petanque Federation Australia (PFA) and Victoria Petanque Clubs Inc (VPCI). For more about these bodies including the My Petanque website, go to the Who are PFA and VPCI menu.
Under the Play Better menu you'll find how to improve your play. There are expert tips, video clips, diagrams and helpful suggestions.
Firstly, At Weekly Club Games
Weekly games are held at the Club amongst Club Members only. Usually 2 or 3 a week. These are not 'win at any cost' games. Come and relax and enjoy the great game of Petanque. This is a chance to mix with other members, play for the fun of it, try out new techniques, learn the ropes and then maybe also to win! Here are the current schedules –
1. Wednesdays are 'out of the bucket' draws
On this casual day you can join and finish at whichever game suits you because the draw is "out of the bucket". There is no fees for any playday games.
2. Fridays are 'social' evenings
Play is casual out of the bucket with 2 games starting around 5.30 and 6.30. At 7.30 we have a BYO dinner together. Maybe we bring the BBQ out, ideally we dine outside as the sun goes down and the lorikeets fly to our park to roost which is a lovely atmosphere. After a convivial dinner we play one more game until 10pm under our brilliant new lights. It's a really cosy, special feeling playing under these lights.
3. Saturdays are 'randomised' draws
At the start of the afternoon, teams are randomly drawn for all 3 games by computer. This ensures you don't team up with the same person twice. Players are encouraged to play all 3 games to avoid upsetting the draws. All Club games are timed to 45 minutes plus one end. At the end of the day prizes of wine or Vouchers are awarded to both male and female winners, the number of prizes depending on the number of players.
PLEASE DON'T BE LATE FOR REGISTRATION at Saturday's games it upsets the schedule for everyone. See more details at Club Games
Secondly, Play At Competitions
Competitions are where you form a team with people either from Camberwell or from another club and compete against other teams at whichever club is scheduled to host that competition that day. For some events that club may be Camberwell itself. Competitions can be doubles or triples, can be mixed gender or separate male and female and in large competitions may have age brackets too.
Competitions take place almost every week, normally on Sundays at one of the many clubs around Victoria or interstate. This provides a lot of variety and offers more challenges as well as a lot of enjoyment. You don't have to be particularly good to play in competitions, there are no qualifications. OK so you may not win but you'll have a good time and probably learn from the experience and practice. Visiting other clubs is always interesting and playing at country competitions can make a great weekend getaway.
Further information
At the Games menu you'll find more details on the Club games formats and the weekly results. You'll also find a lot more about competitions such as finding a partner, how to register, and the different match formats.
We Need Your Help! YES, WE REALLY DO ! !
We entirely rely on those playing in competitions to take a few pictures, of their team, of the prize winners, of general play. Everyone visiting our site will appreciate your contribution to keeping our website alive with interesting news. And if you win ....WONDERFUL!... TELL US ALL ABOUT IT.
Competitions are sponsored by our peak bodies Petanque Federation Australia (PFA) and Victoria Petanque Clubs Inc (VPCI). For more about these bodies including the My Petanque website, go to the Who are PFA and VPCI menu.
Under the Play Better menu you'll find how to improve your play. There are expert tips, video clips, diagrams and helpful suggestions.