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1 April 2008
Summaries of the responses will be published here over the next few days. There is still time to have your say before the AGM on 19 April.
2 April 2008
The updated Notice for the AGM has been circulated to all clubs. If your club has not received a copy, then please advise Barbara Whittington your new club contact details. (Not archived)
If you have any matters that you would like raised at the PNZ Council meeting that follows the AGM, please contact Michael Rocks.
6 April 2008
Thirty teams from around the country took part in the National Triples held over the weekend at the Herne Bay club in Auckland. At the end of Sunday, Christian Fouquet, Andre Noel and Georgio Vakauta were crowned National Champions after beating Clive Bartleet, Clem Boer and Charles Brock 13-4 in the final.
The Napier Plate was won by Seti Mailei, Jean-Luc Nonu and Ruby Vakauta who beat the southern team of Colin Bunce, Marilyn Bunce and Neville Frost.
6 April 2008
Masterton successfully passed their first defensive test when they comfortably beat Upper Hutt by 9 games to nil. Masterton's next defence is home to Wanganui East.
Results (Masterton names first)
Singles: Joan Miller vs. Elaine Hunt 13-6, 13-9, 13-11;
Doubles: Murray Johnston/Ralph Priddle vs. Mike Kennedy/Jeanne Zee 13-1, 13-3, 13-12;
Triples: Graeme Burnard/Barb Johnston/Claire Wilson vs. Colin/Gooch/Sheryl Gooch/Patrick Smith 13-1, 13-3, 13-0;
7 April 2008
The DVD of the French visit to Otaki will be released in mid April. The cost is $35 plus $3.20 p&p. Details on the premiere and how to order. (Not archived)
8 April 2008
The sixth annual Trans-Tasman match will be played at the Christchurch Pétanque club in North Hagley Park in Christchurch this weekend (12 & 13 April).
In the Open section, Australia leads 3-2 after wins in Clareville (2004), Sydney (2005) and Melbourne (2007). New Zealand recorded wins in Melbourne (2003) and Levin (2006).
The Senior section was added in 2005 and after three series, Australia leads 2-1 after each team won at home.
The Australian teams are:
Women: Sue Begley, Arianne Ernest, Kate Mangan, Eilleen Marie, Shirley Marshall, Jacqueline Nemorin
Men: David Bossua, Sebastien Edouard, Michael Lacase, Eric Leconte, Pierrot Lubin, Denis Masson
Manager: Jean Francois Veyssiere
Women: Rolande Bernard, Judith Brown, Arlette Figon, Valmai Nicoll, Judy Porra, Minouche Rouselle
Men: France Blackburn, Santiaco Mayor, Mike Mulvihill, Rene Thibault, Dave Ward, Brett Williams
Coach: Neil Brown, Manager: Sue Williams
The New Zealand teams are:
Women: Claire Bradburn, Lorraine Gibbons, Helene Hay, Jayne Heron, Monica Smiler, Sarah-Jane Wright
Men: Clem Boer, Christian Fouquet, Harry Gosselman, David Lippard, Andre Noel, Dirk Winnie
Manager: Alan Heron, Team Captain: Dirk Winnie
Women: Kath Alison, Diane Findlay, Margaret Maher, Joan Miller, Sue Neilson, Jean Parley
Men: Kaye Alison, Bob Bridge, Andrew Findlay, Rex Hayes, Trevor Neilson, Malcolm Pfhalert
Coach/Manager: Murray Porter
The match format is:
Open: three rounds Doubles, two rounds Triples (both days)
Senior: two rounds Triples, three rounds Doubles (Saturday), two rounds mixed Triples, three rounds mixed Doubles (Sunday)
Doubles matches are worth 2 points and Triples matches 3 points. Each day there are 60 points available and the match will be awarded to the team who gains at least 61 points. In the event of a tie (60-60) the match will be declared drawn.
8:00 am - Teams assemble
8:15 am - Powhiri
9:00 am - Player briefing by Umpire followed by warmup
9:30 am - Play commences
8:30 am - Player warmup
9:00 am - Play commences
12 April 2008
At the end of Day 1, New Zealand leads Australia in both the Open match (36-24) and the Senior match (39-21). There are 60 points available in each match on Day 2, so there is still lots to play for.
12 April 2008
Results from Day 2
13 April 2008
New Zealand wrapped up both Trans Tasman events in convincing fashion. In the Senior section, the match was stopped after 8 rounds with NZ leading Australia 72-24. Australia had a bad day at the office, only winning one game.
In the Open section, it took an extra round with New Zealand winning 69-39.
The matches are now tied 3-3 (Open) and 2-2 (Seniors).
15 April 2008
Interested in trying out for one of the New Zealand teams to play overseas this year? Check out the list of qualified players and start thinking about your team now.
Possible events are:
Details on the qualifying process for each of these events are expected to be announced within the next 3-4 weeks.
16 April 2008
Some corrections to the Senior results (spelling and team combinations).
16 April 2008
The film evening was a great success. The DVD featured many NZ pétanque players and officials and went down very well with the assembled gathering. The French techniques make it a good coaching DVD as well. Details on how to order. (Not archived - contact the Otaki club)
19 April 2008
The remit to include the National Women's Triples in the performance criteria for representation in Women only tournaments or events with gender based teams was passed at the PNZ Annual General Meeting. See the updated list of qualifiers.
19 April 2008
A news article in the Manawatu Evening Standard on the Manawatu Pétanque club's recent move to a new location. (No longer available)
21 April 2008
There are still a few places available for Sunday's event. Entry form. (Not archived)
24 April 2008
Sixteen entries have been received for the Women's Singles to be held at the Otaki Club on Saturday 26 April. Tournament field. (Not archived - see Results)
24 April 2008
Please find attached an announcement from the PNZ National Council about the 2008 World Championships for you to bring to the attention of your members.
Also attached is a companion document on a new coaching and national representation structure that will be implemented over the coming months. (not archived)
Please let me know if you are unable to open these documents, and I will send hard copies.
Regards
Barbara Whittington
Secretary
Petanque New Zealand
26 April 2008
Margaret Mordecai (Otaki) is the new Women's Singles Champion after she defeated Tommy Werry (Park Avenue) 13-11 in the final. Full results.
27 April 2008
The Agenda for the WPA Meeting this Thursday is attached. I had hoped to get it out earlier. I have set out correspondence and matters arising known to me, and it would be appreciated if the delegate most involved would speak to the item concerned (briefly please as there is a long agenda to get through).
If there is anything missed, please raise it on the night. I have also set out a full list of upcoming events for the year so that the venue and dates are known. Of course, there might be additions as time goes by.
If you could identify yourselves when speaking, that would help me immensely until I get to know who you are. Thanks.
Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday at Silverstream.
Regards
Owen Davie
WPA Secretary
27 April 2008
Entry forms for the Women's Doubles and Triples. Note that the closing date for entry is Sunday 11 May. (Not archived - see Results)
27 April 2008
Anne Cook, Catherine Maher and Christophe Vesse (Hataitai) won the rescheduled Khandallah Open Triples. Full results
29 April 2008
To PNZ Clubs:
With a view to the future of our sport, Pétanque New Zealand is looking to implement some initiatives in the area of Youth Development, as part of the new coaching system and structure.
To help us assess where we are starting from, we would appreciate it if you could provide us with the names of your members (if any) who are:
A "nil" response would also be appreciated.
Thank you
Barbara Whittington
Secretary
Petanque NZ
29 April 2008
People like lists. People also like ranking things. Ergo we have ranking lists!
Who are the strongest players in the Wellington region? We could probably agree on the top 5, but what about the top 10, or 20 or even 50?
In the absence of a perfomance based system (such as ELO ratings, where you gain more points from beating stronger opponents), perhaps it is time to review the Regional seeding list.
An alternative Ranking list. Comments are welcome.
30 April 2008
The minutes of the AGM have been sent out to all clubs (Not archived). A copy will also be placed on the PNZ website (not archived) along with the Annual Report.
Note: Voting at the AGM is done on a proportional basis, where each region receives 1 vote for every 100 club members (or part thereof). The membership numbers are: Upper North Island (APA & Bay of Plenty) 438 members, 5 votes; Lower North Island (WPA & Hawke's Bay) 450 members, 5 votes; Canterbury/Tasman 223 members, 3 votes; Southern 174 members, 2 votes. A simple majority requires 8 votes.