WPA Regional Women's Singles Championship
1 April 2025
Twenty seven players took part in the WPA Women's Singles at Horowhenua Pétanque Club on March 30th.
Annick Le Guen (Kapiti) won the trophy. The runner up was Claire Bradburn (Silverstream).
WPA Regional Women's Doubles Championship
1 April 2025
Twenty teams competed in the WPA Regional Women's Doubles at Horowhenua Pétanque Club on Saturday March 29th.
The trophy winners were Yvonne Futcher (Wanganui East) and Annick Le Guen (Kapiti). Runners up were Claire Wilson and Christine Strichen (Wanganui East).
Kapiti Memorial Mêlée
12 April 2025
There were 32 entries in The Kapiti Memorial Mêlée held on Saturday 5th April. It was held in memory of those pétanque players at Kapiti who are no longer with us.
Tony Gatford was the overall winner. Kevin McFadgen was 2nd and Annick Le Guen was third with Kathy Gatford 4th.
Otaki Easter Mêlée
21 April 2025
Forty five players competed in the Otaki Easter Mêlée on Saturday 19th April. Temperatures reached 26 degrees, unusual for this time of year.
Dave Gwerder won all five games and was first. Jan Haumaha also won five games and took second place.
Carleen Fitzgerald Memorial Open Doubles
28 April 2025
Horowhenua held the Carleen Fitzgerald Memorial Open Doubles on Saturday 26th April.
With 36 entries and a fine day it was a great way to remember Carleen, a founding member of their club.
Many people around the region have fond memories of Carleen, as a playing partner, opponent and mentor.
The games were played in good spirit, with lots of friendly rivalry. Moises and Brian won for the second year in a row.