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3 September 2013
Christine Strichen and Claire Wilson won the WPA Women's Doubles.
In the Trophy final, they beat Sharon Cannon and Yvonne Futcher 13-3.
Photo credit: Bob McCarthy
3 September 2013
Joan Miller, Susan Norman, and Shirley Selwyn won the WPA Women's Triples.
In the Trophy final, they beat Claire Bradburn, Barbara Nicholls, and Lynne Teddy 13-8.
Photo credit: Bob McCarthy
6 September 2013
Twenty-six teams, including two from the South Island, have entered the Hawke's Bay Classic Doubles at the Napier City Pétanque club.
9 September 2013
The traditional season opening event at the Napier City Pétanque club attracted 26 entries, including four players from Alexandra and six from Auckland and points north.
In the Trophy final Dez Grant and Sarah-Jane Wright comfortably beat Maurice Belz and Murray Porter.
The Plate was won by John Hudson and Josie Parkin from Graeme Morris and Trevor Neilson.
The Bowl was won by Joan Miller and Ralph Priddle from Colin Bunce and Marilyn Bunce.
Additional photos can be found on the Napier City website (under Gallery)
11 September 2013
Twelve teams, including four from the South Island, have entered the National Women's Triples at the Otaki Pétanque club.
The field includes the six former champions: Yvonne Futcher, Barbara Johnston, Christine Strichen (2010); and Karen Stephen, Tina Targett, Christine Taylor (2011).
13 September 2013
Nineteen entries have so far been received for the Regional Singles Championship (21/22 September at Kapiti). The closing date for entries is Monday, 16 September.
13 September 2013
The draw for Round 19 was conducted after the WPA Committee meeting (Thursday, 29 August 2013).
Masterton
| No. | Challenger | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 19.1 | Hataitai | Away |
| 19.2 | Wanganui East | Away |
| 19.3 | Park Avenue | Away |
| 19.4 | Manawatu | Away |
| 19.5 | Kapiti | Home |
| 19.6 | Silverstream | Home |
| 19.7 | Upper Hutt | Home |
| 19.8 | Otaki | Home |
| 19.9 | Horowhenua | Away |
Note: The venue is for the Challenger.
As the draw was made before the end of round, if Manawatu beat Masterton in the final challenge for Round 18, then Masterton will take the place of Manawatu in match 4. If Masterton beats Manawatu in Round 18 and then subsequently loses a challenge in Round 19, Masterton does not challenge until Round 20. (Jacques Cochonnet Rules - Article 3)
14 September 2013
Minutes from the 29 August WPA Committee meeting
16 September 2013
Karen Stephen, Tina Targett, and Christine Taylor won their second National Women's Triples title. In the final, they beat Yvonne Futcher, Sue Gurr, and Annick Le Guen.
16 September 2013
The usual last moment surge in entries has 34 players taking part in the Regional Singles championship and three new entries for the Day Two tournament.
17 September 2013
Thirty-two teams from thirty countries took part in the World Junior (under 18) Championship in Montauban, France from 30 August to 1 september.
Thailand, as defending champion, and France, as hosts, entered two teams. The final saw Thailand B retain the title it won in 2011 by beating Madagascar 13-7. The losing semi-finalists were Thailand A and France B.
The Nations Cup (Plate) was won by Switzerland, who beat Luxembourg 13-6 in the final.
Australia were the only Oceania country to take part. They finished in 9-16 place in the Nation's Cup.
The Shooting competition was won by Thanakorn Sangkaew (Thailand) who scored an impressive 56 points in the final against Miguel Trujillo (Spain) who scored 28.
19 September 2013
Prior to the Trans Tasman match, the Wellington players, coaches and selectors were asked to provide some background to the match under the heading Preparing for the Trans Tasman.
With four Wellington region members in the team as players and coach, they were asked once again about their preparation for the 2013 Women's World Championship in Montauben, France. (Responses 3) More »
21 September 2013
Thirty players, from an initial entry of 34, took part in the first day of the Regional Singles Championship at the Kapiti Pétanque club.
Bad weather forced a one hour break in the middle of day. However, all five rounds were completed.
Annick Le Guen, Richard Lawson, Graeme Pilcher and Michael Rocks were the only undefeated players.
Play will resume at 9:00 am tomorrow, weather permitting.
22 September 2013
Kapiti players headed the Regional Singles Championship held at the Kapiti Pétanque club.
Annick Le Guen was unbeaten in winning her first Regional Singles title. In the final she beat clubmate Kevin McFadgen 13-5.
The Plate was won by Graeme Pilcher from Claire Bradburn.
The Day two tournament was won by Tony Simpson from Bob McCarthy.
23 September 2013
The Regional Seedings list has been updated following the Regional Singles. (Explanation)
24 September 2013
Seven clubs are represented in the Champion of Champions - Singles to be played at Horowhenua on Saturday, 28 September at Horowhenua. The start time is 8:30 for 9:00 am.
27 September 2013
Masterton defended a challenge from Manawatu last Saturday, 21 September at Palmerston North. Wet weather and a flooded terrain meant that all games could not be played. Masterton won 5 out of the 7 games played and were declared winners.
Results (Masterton names first)
Singles: Sheila Clark vs. Roger Ball 9-13, 3-13;
Doubles: Ralph Priddle/Brian Smith vs. Paul Husband/Don Thompson 13-5, 13-4;
Triples: Barb Johnston/John Clark/Joan Miller vs. Ian Bailey/Derek Cooper/John McFarlane 13-3, 13-0, 13-6.
Score: Masterton 5, Manawatu 2
Masterton's next defence is at home to Hataitai.
27 September 2013
Forty-eight teams from forty-six countries are taking part in the XIV Women's World Championship at Montauban, France from Friday, 4 to Sunday, 6 October.
France, as host, and Tunisia, as defending champion, have two teams entered.
Oceania is represented by three teams: Australia, New Zealand, and Tahiti.
This is the fifth time that New Zealand has taken part in the Championship (Previous results).
Barbara Johnston has taken part in all five world championships. Joanne Lippard, Christine Strichen, and Claire Wilson are all taking part in their second. This will also be the second for Dirk Winnie as coach. He has previously played in one Men's World Championship (2006).
Other players to attend a Women's World Championship are Sharon Cannon (4), Lauriel Priestley (2) and Pam Jenkins (1).
New Zealand has played 27 games for 11 wins (including a bye) and 16 losses. Wins have been recorded against Belarus, Denmark, England, Estonia, Germany (2), Monaco, USA, and Wales (2).
The losses have been against Algeria, Australia, Austria, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany (2), Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand (2), Tunisia, and Turkey. Both losses to Thailand were against the defending World Champion team.
Coverage of the tournament is on the French Federation website (not archived).
28 September 2013
Shirley MacDonald from the Horowhenua club is looking for a partner for the Regional Doubles.
28 September 2013
Ted Burr was undefeated in winning the Champion of Champions Singles played at Horowhenua.
29 September 2013
With the withdrawal of BOP/Central from the proposed Bataille Regional tournament it will now revert to the Tristar for this year.
The Wellington team to travel to Dunedin for this event is: Claire Bradburn (Silverstream), Steve Frampton (Park Avenue), Richard Lawson (Hataitai), Bob McCarthy (Otaki), Kevin McFadgen (Kapiti), Graeme Morris (Masterton). Coach: Pete Hamilton (Wanganui East).
Graeme Morris (Selector)
30 September 2013
Thirty-six players have entered the National Singles Championship, which will be held this weekend (5/6 October) at the Tauranga Pétanque club (Robins Reserve, Cliff Road, Tauranga). The start time is 8:00 for 8:30 am both days.
The field includes the defending champion, Pete Hamilton (2012), and previous winners Andre Noel (2010) and Georgio Vakauta (2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011).