Pétanque Resources

Books

For such a popular sport, there is surprisingly very little in the way of books on pétanque. In English, there are even less.

Known English language books

• Gavin Campbell (NZ) wrote Pétanque in New Zealand: More than just ball game in 1995 (reprinted in 2001). Copies are available from The Limit (www.thelimit.co.nz).
• Egon Pozniak (Australia) wrote Pétanque: Boules Down Under in 2005. Graeme Morris may still have some copies available. If not, try an internet search for a reseller or you may contact the author directly at empozniak (at) iprimus.com.au.
• Garth Freeman (UK) wrote Pétanque: French Game of Boules. Now out of print, you will need to look for a second-hand copy.
• Byron Putnum (UA) wrote Pétanque: The Greatest Game You have Never Heard Of! in 2011. The book can be ordered online from the Pétanque America website.

Coaching

• WPA Coaching resources
• SPARC has published an extensive range of information about Coaching.

DVDs and Videos

Magazines

• PNZ publishes a quarterly magazine Pétanque New Zealand. An annual subscription is $20 (club subscriptions include an entry in the club directory listing). (Subscription details)
• Boulisme in a bi-monthly publication. Currently, it is only published in French, but there are plans to produce an English version. An annual subscription to NZ will cost 54 € (includes 3 € per issue shipping). (Subscription details)

Running a Club

• SPARC has published an extensive range of information (including templates) on how to set up and run a club.
• Bowls New Zealand also has some useful templates on running a club.

Running a Tournament

• WPA Tournament resources
• Pétanque New Zealand has published a manual on How to run a Tournament.

Umpiring

• WPA Umpiring resources
• SPARC has published an extensive range of information about Officiating (Umpiring).