On Wednesday, our Club night 16 players turned out and we had our first serious match. We used a random pairs system and started at 6.25 with those who arrived early, because we had to be done before it got dark! Although we had lights from the hockey pitch, they were not meant for us so the pistes were not that well lit. And we succeeded. So, in the spirit of the Olympics, we had our own 'petanquiad' ceremony to crown the winners who each got a medal presented by the President of the Club, and a bunch of flowers presented by Julian Sankey, acting as the assistant. As we had no orchestra present to play the music, we hummed and sang the National Anthem as tunefully as we could and applauded vigorously. (See VIDEO button for the full ceremony!)
The 'Gold' was won by Roger Perrin
The 'Silver' by John Pellegry
The 'Bronze' by John Johnson
Congratulations to everyone!
The people knocked out in the earlier rounds all played triples or doubles on the remaining pistes, or watched the finals playoffs. All round everyone had a really good time and enjoyed playing a match. And thank you to Bobby for donating the medals. When we have a trophy Roger's name will be the first to go on it, but meanwhile he can cherish his 'Gold' Medal.
The 'Gold' was won by Roger Perrin
The 'Silver' by John Pellegry
The 'Bronze' by John Johnson
Congratulations to everyone!
The people knocked out in the earlier rounds all played triples or doubles on the remaining pistes, or watched the finals playoffs. All round everyone had a really good time and enjoyed playing a match. And thank you to Bobby for donating the medals. When we have a trophy Roger's name will be the first to go on it, but meanwhile he can cherish his 'Gold' Medal.
