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After much demand for some new club kit, we’re delighted to share with members a selection of garments now available to order online.

• Polo shirts
• Full zip sweat jackets
• Showerproof jackets (complete with hood!)

All of these items are available in ‘Leeds Pétanque blue’, and are additionally emblazoned with the new LP club logo.

To have a look at the designs and to place your order simply visit https://petanque.involution.co.uk

You will need to register with the site and you’ll then be presented with the various options. Sizes range from small to XXL, and there is a size guide to help you choose the best fit. Place your order and pay via the portal, and kit will then be available for collection from the club in the near future.

We hope you like the new designs, and look forward to seeing everyone kitted out shortly!

You may be interested to know that the Yorkshire Open Mixed Triples competition is being held on Sunday 14th July at Heckmondwike Pétanque Club.

For more information and to register a team visit www.heckmondwikepetanque.co.uk

Under blue skies & warm sunshine, three Leeds members recently enjoyed success at the Pétanque England National Squad Selection Event (SSE) held in Worthing. A total of four individual triples events were held, with SSE4 being won by Charles Stewart, Neill Rank & Alan Swift. Following a league stage, the top two teams qualified for a final where the Leeds trio beat a team of England international players 13-6.

Earlier in the day, Charles, Neill & Alan had already beaten the overall SSE winners who will go on to represent England in the World Championships later in the year. This was a very strong performance, requiring a consistent level of play & concentration over the six games – a great result for Leeds & the Yorkshire region in the national programme.

The photo shows [left to right] Neill Rank, Alan Swift & Charles Stewart – SSE4 Triples Winners, Worthing.

Last Saturday saw 24 teams take part in the annual Yorkshire Ladies’ Day at The Fox, located at Stockton on the Forest in York. In spite of a good drenching early on, the sun appeared, everyone dried out, and had an enjoyable day of four games apiece. Well done to Rosanna, who played with Pat from Doncaster, and managed to come first as the overall winner for the second year running. Chris and Janice were thrilled to come 8th, with a very respectable three out of four games won. Migs deserves a special mention as she has a broken wrist, so played left-handed all day, and still managed to come second. What a legend!

Last Thursday evening Leeds took on Wigginton at home as part of the York league; this was, in fact, our first York League match at our new home since we moved to the Vesper Gate last year.

The team comprised Charles, Gavin, Mike, Mike, Neill, and Paul. Two wins in the triples saw Leeds get off to a strong start, including one win to 13-0.

The doubles proved to be equally successful, and Leeds ended up winning all 5 games.

This week there are another two league matches being played at home – Tuesday at 2pm Leeds are taking on Mirfield in the West Yorkshire league, and Thursday at 6.30pm the York League team will be up against Wetherby. So dust off your cheerleading outfits and come on down to watch some games and support the teams.

Last Thursday evening saw the first match of the annual York League, with Leeds taking on Westow away at their new terrain approximately 15 miles to the north of York. The format of the York league changed a few years ago and the weekly matches are now made up of five games – two triples followed by three doubles.

The team for our first match comprised Alan, Charles, Gavin, Mike, Paul, and Richard, and after the first round of triples Leeds had won both of our games. The three doubles followed, and after dropping just one game all evening Leeds were able to celebrate in the sunset with a 4-1 overall result. Congratulations team!

This week the West Yorkshire league is playing at home to Wetherby (tomorrow, Tuesday 14th May at 2pm) and the York League is also at home to Wigginton (Thursday 16th May at 6:30pm). So why not come down to the Vesper Gate to watch and support the teams? Pom-poms are optional, although highly recommended.

Tuesday 23rd April saw the first West Yorkshire League match of the season. Away at Huddersfield on a cold and slightly damp day it wasn’t the most appealing of conditions but a warm welcome from the Huddersfield team brightened the day. 

The team consisted of Paul, Gordon, Jo, Alan, Rosanna, and Mike. Making his debut for the team, Mike was cool as a cucumber and keen to start playing.

The games consist of two triples and three doubles games. We had a mixed start with one win and one loss in the triples so it was all to play for as we started the doubles. After a quick brew break to warm up, our persistence and brilliance came to the fore and we won all three. A shout out to Mike who won both of his games on debut!

A brilliant start to the season with a 4-1 win over Huddersfield and great to have new blood in the team. Bring on the next match! 

Congratulations to Leeds Pétanque for winning the Club Cup in Huddersfield last Saturday 20th April.

It was an all-day competition of many games, competing against 9 teams from across the region. Of our 3 teams Rosanna and Charles lost a long and hard-fought match in the final of the mixed pairs, Alan and Richard battled valiantly but lost their final of the open pairs, and Neill, Paul and Chris came 3rd  in the mixed triples. However, our performance overall, and aggregate scores of all matches played throughout the day, meant that Leeds carried off the Club trophy as the overall winner.

Well done team!