XIII Australian Masters Games 2011 - Pétanque Results Singles Doubles Triples
17Oct11 Stan Wilson's reply...
17 October 2011
I am grateful to have received many accolades for the way in which the Petanque activities in the Masters Games have been run.
I am just pleased that everybody enjoyed the experience. I must make it clear however, that I played a very small part in the day to day events. The congratulations for the success of the competitions must go to Adrian Clements and Sue Williams who were the Tournament Directors throughout, without them it would have been a shambles. I would like to ask all of you to recocognise their contribution. Also, the Sports Volunteers who animated the "Come and Try" piste in the Village did a fantastic job introducing the uninitiated into the delights of Petanque.
My thanks to those who gave freely of their time to support our initiative.
Best Regards
Stan Wilson |
16Oct11 and finally...
Stan Wilson (AMG-Pétanque Convenor & SAPL Secretary) with his Committee, Brett Williams, Susan Williams and Adrian Clements (SAPL President) [both Sue & Adrian were Tournament Directors]; Umpire, Anna O'Connor and a group of Sports Volunteers; including Tory McBride, Lionel Pujol, Ernie Palmer, Rae Grierson, Rada Pierre, Dominique Pierre, Deb Rodda... have done a magnificent job facilitating the successful presentation of Pétanque as one of the 52 sports held at the XIII Australian Masters Games. As is usual with this form of volunteering, many long hours of behind the scenes preparation and execution are necessary to make it work. This band of volunteering pétanque players accomplished their tasks admirably. They deserve the gratitude of the South Australian pétanque fraternity, especially those of whom competed in this successful event. Not only was their time taken up with the usual duties of hosting and running the competition but they also facilitated the "AMG Village" piste where other sports-people and AMG volunteers experienced the delights of our passion on a promotional demonstration-piste provided as extra activity and entertainment for "Village visitors and staff".
Thank you Stan et al!
XIII Australian Masters Games 2011 - Pétanque Results
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Pétanque a mind game 10 October 2011
Penola artist and sculptor Guy Detot has swapped his sculpting tools for pétanque and soccer balls for the 13th Australian Masters Games this year.
Originally from Paris, Guy has grown up playing pétanque, a sport played everywhere in France but with a surprisingly large membership here in Australia. Guy is the President of the Coonawarra Pétanque club which hosts an internationally recognised tournament every year. “It is one of the fastest growing and most played sports in the world,” says Guy, “and unlike sports like soccer it really can be played by anyone, no matter their age, shape or size. The inventor of pétanque was a man who could not even stand!”
Guy has been a keen sportsman all his life. He moved to Australia 28 years ago for his ballet dancing career, having also danced in Germany and England and he won the title of Best Male Modern dancer in Australia three times. He is also a keen soccer player and surfer. Guy is just as passionate about his sport as he is about art, competing in his fourth Masters games this year.
In previous Masters Games Guy has taken home gold and silver medals but the competition this year is proving to be a lot harder. “The competition today is very tough – I have lost all of my games today” he explains. Guy is not disappointed because for him, pétanque is not just about winning but the little achievements in each game. “I didn’t win the game but I got most of the shots I was aiming for and that felt really good.”
What Guy enjoys most about the sport is that it is more of a psychological game than a physical sport, “It’s all about mind games, you have to put pressure on the other team. I really enjoy the concentration you need to use.” |
A perfect day for pétanque 14 October 2011
The conditions were perfect for day two of the 13th Australian Masters Games triples pétanque competition held at the Prospect Pétanque Club. Peter Beaumont, a competitor in Saturday’s playoffs, managed to take out first place in all his games and attributed his win to the good weather and his hard practice.
“It was perfect competition weather today. The Prospect club has provided us with beautiful playing grounds and, most importantly, lots of shade,” Peter said.
Peter played as a triple with his step-father Raymond and friend Lionel. When asked why he played pétanque, Peter explained that he liked the atmosphere it offered. “You can mix the social side in with the competitive, which makes it such a great family sport,” he said.
“Pétanque is a great sport, especially here in South Australia where we have the pétanque league with a great group of people,” Peter said.
“It’s a tight community and I know almost everyone here. It’s also good to get a few new faces with the people who have travelled from New South Wales and Victoria.”
When asked about his biggest competition, Peter said that the Cooper’s sponsored team were a challenge to beat.
“They were a bit of an unknown quantity, as it was their first time in this competition,” Peter said.
Peter’s top tip for a winning pétanque throw is lots of practice. “Once you’ve played for a while you pick up some tricks. You can put a little spin on the ball to make it turn, which helps when there are other balls in front of the jack,” Peter said. “Sometimes it’s a lot about luck.”
It was Peter’s first time competing in the Games, having previously been involved in the Games as an umpire.
“I’ve umpired at the last two Adelaide Masters Games and it was so frustrating seeing everyone having all the fun so I decided to play instead of umpire,” Peter said.
Games Project Manager Ian Fitzpatrick said, “The Games are a great way for anyone to get in the game, whether they choose to compete socially or competitively. Promoting an active lifestyle across all generations is what the Games is all about.”
The Australian Masters Games began in 1987 and in 2011 is hosting 8,500 competitors in 52 different sports at 70 venues across Adelaide. |
End the Games on a high 16 October 2011
The Newcastle over sixty pétanque team have had a stellar 13thAustralian Masters Games taking home three gold, two silver and a bronze medal. The faces of the team are Grant and Kim Threadgate, Delys Brady and Colin Hutchinson who have participated in the past four Australian Masters Games. The two couples enjoy the tactical nature of pétanque and say that beating the competition is not all luck but rather strategies that must be put in place to win. “There is much more skill involved in pétanque than people think,” says Grant. Congratulations to the dynamic quartet and we hope to see them at the next Games.
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2011 Australian Masters Games - Pétanque - Singles Results
| Men 30-54 Singles Played on Saturday 8th October at Club de Petanque d'adelaide |
| Position |
Player |
Club |
Games Won |
Points |
Gold Medal |
Peter Beaumont |
Port Noarlunga Pétanque Club |
2 |
+14 |
Silver Medal |
Roland Pye |
Independent |
0 |
-14 |
| Ladies Over 55 Singles - Played on Sat 8th and Sun 9th October at Club de Petanque d'adelaide |
| Position |
Player |
Club |
Games Won |
Points |
Gold Medal |
Delys Brady |
Newcastle Pétanque Club |
6 |
+29 |
Silver Medal |
Nora Guglielmi |
Prospect Pétanque Club |
6 |
+13 |
Bronze Medal |
Joy Field |
Pyrenees Pétanque Club |
6 |
+8 |
4th |
Glenis Head |
Gawler Pétanque Club |
5 |
+23 |
5th |
Chris Carter |
Independent |
5 |
+17 |
6th |
Annie Hambour |
Feral Aussie Boulistes |
4 |
-1 |
7th |
Margaret Monneron |
Club de Pétanque d'Adelaide |
4 |
-8 |
8th |
Kim Threadgate |
Newcastle Pétanque Club |
4 |
-9 |
9th |
Judith Stibohar |
ACT Pétanque Club |
4 |
-18 |
10th |
Shirley Alexander |
Prospect Pétanque Club |
1 |
-54 |
| Men Over 55 Singles - Played on Sat 8th and Sun 9th October at Club de Petanque d'adelaide |
| Position |
Player |
Club |
Games Won |
Points |
Gold Medal |
Jean-Philippe Guglielmi |
Prospect Pétanque Club |
11 |
+55 |
Silver Medal |
Grant Threadgate |
Newcastle Pétanque Club |
11 |
+45 |
Bronze Medal |
Brett Williams |
Prospect Pétanque Club |
9 |
+46 |
4th |
Dave Ward |
Prospect Pétanque Club |
9 |
+43 |
5th |
Ken Field |
Pyrenees Pétanque Club |
9 |
+38 |
6th |
Brian Tuckfield |
Adelaide Hills Pétanque Club |
8 |
+23 |
7th |
Guy Detot |
Coonawarra Pétanque Club |
7 |
+14 |
8th |
Stan Wilson |
Gawler Pétanque Club |
6 |
-18 |
9th |
Steve Hambour |
Feral Aussie Boulistes |
5 |
-23 |
| 10th |
Axel Monneron |
Club de Pétanque d'Adelaide |
4 |
-27 |
| 11th |
John Rex |
Independent |
4 |
-38 |
| 12th |
Ian Clarke |
Prospect Pétanque Club |
4 |
-39 |
| 13th |
Colin Hutchinson |
Newcastle Pétanque Club |
4 |
-41 |
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2011 Australian Masters Games - Pétanque - Doubles Results
Men 30-54 Doubles Played on Friday 14 October at Eastern Suburbs Pétanque |
| Position |
Players |
Gold Medal |
Peter Beaumont & Ray Beaumont |
| Silver Medal |
John Rex & Roland Pye |
Bronze Medal |
Mark Hubert & Scott Randall |
Mixed 30-54 Doubles Played on Friday 14 October at Eastern Suburbs Pétanque |
| Position |
Players |
Gold Medal |
Shana Kenny & Anthony Petherick |
| Mixed Over 55 Doubles Played on Saturday 15 October at Eastern Suburbs Pétanque |
| Position |
Players |
Gold Medal |
Joy Field & Ken Field |
| Silver Medal |
Delys Brady & Colin Hutchinson |
Bronze Medal |
Kim Threadgate & Grant Threadgate |
| Ladies 30-54 Doubles Played on Saturday 15 October at Eastern Suburbs Pétanque |
| Position |
Players |
Gold Medal |
Shana Kenny & Melissa Brow |
| Ladies Over 55 Doubles Played on Saturday 15 October at Eastern Suburbs Pétanque |
| Position |
Players |
Gold Medal |
Nora Guglielmi and Glenis Head
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| Silver Medal |
Chris Carter & Llianne Healey |
Bronze Medal |
Delys Brady & Kim Threadgate |
| Men Over 55 Doubles Played on Saturday 15 October at Eastern Suburbs Pétanque |
| Position |
Players |
Gold Medal |
Dave Ward and Jean-Philippe Guglielmi |
| Silver Medal |
Brett Williams & Guy Detot |
Bronze Medal |
Ken Field & Steve Hambour |
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2011 Australian Masters Games - Pétanque - Triples Results
| Men 30-54 Triples Played on Wednesday 12 October at Prospect Pétanque Club |
| Position |
Players |
Gold Medal |
Peter Beaumont, Ray Beaumont and GuyDetot |
Silver Medal |
Brent Felice, Anthony Petherick and Geoff Pevreall |
| Ladies Over 55 Triples Played on Wednesday 12 October at Prospect Pétanque Club |
| Position |
Players |
Gold Medal |
Joy Field, Delys Brady and Kim Threadgate |
Silver Medal |
Judith Stibohar, Llianne Healey and Chris Carter |
| Men Over 55 Triples Played on Wednesday 12 October at Prospect Pétanque Club |
| Position |
Players |
Gold Medal |
Dave Ward, Brett Williams and Jean-Philippe Guglielmi |
Silver Medal |
Colin Hutchinson, Ken Field and Grant Threadgate |
| Mixed Over 55 Triples Played on Wednesday 12 October at Prospect Pétanque Club |
| Position |
Players |
Gold Medal |
Delys Brady, Grant Threadgate and Kim Threadgate |
| Silver Medal |
Joy Field, Ken Field and Colin Hutchinson |
Bronze Medal |
Annie Hambour, Steve Hambour and Terry Hall |
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01Oct11 Support your Masters! Pétanque players, from near and far, will be gathering for the 13th Australian Masters Games this October. Three local pétanque clubs will be hosting the competitons.
- Adelaide Club South Parklands, Greenhill Road, Adelaide
Sat 8th & Sun 9th - singles
- Prospect Club 14-34 Buchanan Street, Nailsworth Click here for Google Maps Pétanque Club Venues
Wed 12th - triples
- ESP 8 Northgate Street, Unley Park
Fri 14th & Sat 15th - doubles
You are welcome to come along to watch and/or support... Games "kick-off" at 9.30am each day.
Noteworthy diary entry! [TENTATIVE] Wednesday 12 October - Starting time 6.00 pm.
Current plans are to hold the Australian Masters Games Mixed Triples Pétanque final at the "Village"
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27Aug11 WANTED! - 5 Sports Volunteers
A demonstration pétanque piste will set up in the middle of the Australian Masters Games "Village".
- Passers-by will be encouraged to "have a go"
- Demonstration games
- Shooting display
Full-time or part-time volunteers are required to assist:
5:30pm-7pm from Sunday 9th October to Friday 14th October at the "Village"
AMG competitors, who will have access to this area, are encouraged to spend a little time demonstrating their skills.
Volunteers are required to assist with the running of the 5 days of competion
8am-5pm on the following days and venues:
Saturday 8 October- Club de Pétanque d'Adelaide - Singles
Sunday 9 October - Club de Pétanque d'Adelaide - Singles
Wednesday 12 October - Prospect Pétanque Club - Triples
Friday 14 October - Eastern Suburbs Pétanque Club - Doubles
Saturday 15 October - Eastern Suburbs Pétanque Club - Doubles
If you can help in any way please contact Stan Wilson, Secretary, SAPL. email: stan.wilson@bigpond.com
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16Aug11 You may be thinking to yourself, "Standard registrations for the Games are closed . I missed my chance this year". Nothing could be further from the truth.
Registrations are still open and you can still get in the Game!
Late registrations are still possible until 6pm (CST) Sunday 18 September 2011. However, you should note that a late
registration fee of $22.00 AUD now applies to each individual registering for the Games. This includes competitors registering as part of a team, regardless of when the team was created.
05Aug11 Why don't you come and enjoy 5 days of Petanque in Adelaide? The schedule gives you plenty of time to visit the region and the FREE entertainment consists of:
Saturday 8 October - opening Ceremony Leo Sayer performing backed by a local cover band called Flirt
Sunday 9 October - local DJ
Monday 10 October - Rohan Powell with "Walk the Line" plus DJ
Tuesday 11 October - The Incredibles plus DJ
Wednesday 12 October - Australian Pink Show plus DJ
Thursday 13 October - Acoustic Duo
Friday 14 October - The Rocking Stones
Saturday 15 October - Closing Ceremony with Acoustic Juice performing
Plus, we will have a piste in the village and plan to put on demo's and come and try every evening from Sunday to Friday
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| 26Jul11 |
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Eyes on the Prize. The 13th Australian Masters Games is excited to announce the arrival of the official Games medals. The medals, which are designed to replicate the official Games logo, will be presented to competitors who place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in competitions.
Australian Masters Games 8-15 Oct 2011 |
18Jul11 18 days left to register for Australian Masters Games 8-15 Oct 2011 poster
07Jul11 Free Public Transport We are pleased to advise that FREE public transport will be offered to all accredited participants of the
13th Australian Masters Games in Adelaide this October. Games Project Manager Ian Fitzpatrick is excited about the announcement. "The free public transport will benefit all accredited Games participants. They will have an easy way to get to their competitions," he said.
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05May11 The early bird registrations for the 13th Australian Masters Games have now closed.
But don't despair, as standard registrations are still open!!
28Apr11 Australian Masters Games presence at the 2011 Australian Triples Championships Easter 22-24 April, Highfields, NSW
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28Apr11 Register early and win! Be one of the first to register and secure the chance to win one of four amazing early bird prizes. All entries (mail, fax, online) received by midnight CST Friday 29 April 2011 will go into the draw to win one of the following prizes:
1st Prize
Return Airfares for two people from any Australian capital city to the value of AUD$1,000 (thanks to Healthwise Active Travel)
2nd Prize
Apple iPad valued at AUD$500
3rd Prize
SEM merchandise pack to the value of AUD$200
4th Prize
Coopers gift pack to the value of AUD$150
Postal entries are eligible provided they are post-dated prior to the close of our Early Bird Prize Draw. For more information and to register online, click here
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21Feb2011 Released today! Pétanque flyer for Australian Masters Games. download Australian Masters Games Pétanque Flyer .pdf
21Feb11 Pétanque Enter Now - How to register
Events:
Singles
Men/Women/Mixed Triples
Men/Women/Mixed Doubles
Age Groups:
Men/Women/Mixed 30-54, 55+
Minimum age requirements:
Men 30
Women 30
Age guidelines:
All competitors must have reached this minimum age by the start of the Games. Other than for the minimum age, a participant's age as at 31 December 2011 will be used for determining age grouping, unless otherwise stated.
Inclusion program:
Participants with disabilities are welcome to compete in standard competition where appropriate.
Participation fees
Games entry fee $110.00 AUD per person (standard fee)
Sport fee $ 15.00 AUD per person, per event GST exempt
Registration process:
Games registrations will open on Monday 14 February. Further information regarding the registration process will be available at this time.
Venues (proposed):
The Pétanque competition will be played over three venues with event categories assigned to the following specific venues.
Click here to view venues on Google Maps.
Club de Pétanque d'Adelaide (Singles)
South Parklands
Adelaide
Prospect Pétanque (Triples)
14-34 Buchanan Street
Nailsworth
Eastern Suburbs Pétanque Club (Doubles)
8 Northgate Street
Unley Park
Competition format:
Qualifying games and finals
Competition schedule (proposed):
Saturday 8 October: 8am-5pm Singles
Sunday 9 October: 8am-5pm Singles
Wednesday 12 October: 8am-5pm Triples
Friday 14 October: 8am-5pm Doubles
Saturday 15 October: 8am-5pm Doubles
Competition rules:
Competition rules are to be confirmed.
Competition results:
Results will become available during the Games.
Social function:
Monday 10 October at Eastern Suburbs Pétanque Club commencing at 6.00pm. Specific details are to be confirmed.
Key contact:
Organiser: South Australian Pétanque League Inc
Contact: Stan Wilson
Phone: +61 (08) 8524 8447
Email: stan.wilson@bigpond.com
Additional pétanque information:
If there are insufficient numbers entered in some categories, the organisers reserve the right to merge some events. Each team member must complete a separate Games Entry and Sport Entry Form.
Singles & Doubles format:
First day qualifying games, second day finals (subject to number of entries).
Registrations open 14 February 2011 (AMG - 4 January 2011)
With approximately nine months to go, the management team behind the largest multi-sporting event in Australia are well advanced in their planning for the Games. Registrations will open on 14 February 2011, and competitors are encouraged to use the online registrations system via the games website www.AustralianMastersGames.com.
In an effort to make the registration process as quick and easy as possible, we plan to incorporate a personalised log in feature. For those participants that have already registered their interest via the web form currently displayed on the website, you will be emailed a personalised username and password that will log you into the registration system. Once logged in, the system should automatically recognise and populate your personal details, making it quick and easy for you to get registered and Get in the Game!
For those participants that do not have internet access we encourage you to contact the office via phone on 08 8409 1900 and we can complete your registration either over the phone for by faxing or mailing the necessary paperwork out to you.
The 13AMG team are working hard to ensure there will be a record number of participants in Adelaide. Our goal is to achieve 14,000 participants including Games competitors, accompanying people and workforce. Prior to registrations opening, the 13AMG team are encouraging people to check-out the website at www.AustralianMastersGames.com, register your details, obtain sport specific information, book accommodation and ‘Get in the Game!’
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