Tri-Star Team Applications
04 September 2026
As Regional Coach I am calling for expressions of interest from players wanting to be considered for the Wellington team for this year's Tri-Star.
The tournament is scheduled to be played at the Christchurch Pétanque Club over the weekend of 28th and 29th of November.
However players would need to be available to travel on Friday 27th and return on Monday 30th.
Anyone wanting to be considered is to contact me Email or phone 0272479370.
Regards, Graeme Morris WPA Regional Coach
Jacques Cochonnet Trophy Challenge
8 September 2026
Kapiti hosted the fifth challenge of the year for the JC Trophy against the
holders Masterton, on Sunday 5th September 2026.
There were some close games but Kapiti won convincingly 8-1.
The Masterton team consisted of Graeme Morris, Steve Loftus and Sue
Walker (Triples), Trevor Davidson and Graeme Pilcher (Doubles), and
Vaughan Paul (Singles). The Kapiti team consisted of Bronwyn Ritchie,
Tony Gatford and Annick Le Guen (Triples), Alan Taylor and Brett Maguire
(Doubles) and Judy Aitchson (Singles).
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WPA Regional Fundraiser
14 September 2026
Thirty teams competed in the WPA Regional Fundraiser at Horowhenua Pétanque Club on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Winners were Claire Bradburn and Dan Harawira (Silverstream). Runners up were Dave Gwerder and Seyjay Harawira (Upper Hutt / Silverstream).
Results
WPA Mixed Doubles Championship
20 September 2026
Otaki Pétanque Club hosted the Mixed Doubles Tournament on Saturday in weather which was quite dull, cold but not wet. Twenty six teams competed for the trophy.
The format was a four round random draw followed by a single elimination knockout in groups of eight.
After four rounds the top two were Yvonne Futcher and Seyjay Harawira. They were the only team with four wins, and then Christine Daykin and Alan Taylor.
Michelle Maxwell & Michael Rocks, won the Championship final against Kathy & Tony Gatford.
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