WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL BLOG for La Pétanque Marinière in San Rafael, California. LPM has been an active Marin pétanque club since 1972 and affiliated with the Fédération of Pétanque USA, since 1975. We welcome people of all abilities, ages and nationalities to come and enjoy pétanque with us.

The Pierre Joske Courts are located on Civic Center drive in San Rafael. (click for directions). Casual games are played every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from about 1 pm. Tournament play is usually held on the second Sunday of every month.

Please consult the links on the sidebar to the right for more information on clubs in the bay area, nationally and world wide.

If you would like to play but haven't any boules, please contact our President, Christine Cragg. They can bring some for you to use, as well as introduce you to the basic skills and techniques of pétanque. In addition, if you are looking to purchase boules but are unsure as to which size and weight are right for you, we have a range of different examples from which to choose.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Pétanque events July



Northwest Inter-regional Mixed Doubles, July 26th, Edmonds, WA
Hosted by the Seattle Petanque Club
Open to FPUSA players from all regions.
 Go here for tourney info and entry forms.

Northwest Inter-regional Men's Doubles, July 27th, Edmonds, WA
Hosted by the Seattle Petanque Club
Open to FPUSA players from all regions.

Northwest Inter-regional Women's Doubles, July 27th, Edmonds, WA
Hosted by the Seattle Petanque Club
Open to FPUSA players from all regions.
Go here for tourney info and entry forms

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Central Region FPUSA "Open" Singles, July 26th, Denver, CO
Hosted by the Mile High Petanque Club
Open to all FPUSA and non-FPUSA players.
Lessons and promotional activities. Entry forms and hospitality info coming soon.

Central Inter-regional Select Doubles, July 27th, Denver, CO
Hosted by the Mile High Petanque Club
Open to FPUSA players from all regions. 
Lessons and promotional activities. Entry forms and hospitality info coming soon.

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And on August 2nd & 3rd...
Men's and Women's World Qualifiers, hosted by Lamorinda Petanque Club.
Entry forms, regulations and hospitality info coming soon.

NOTE ON QUALIFIERS:  
Qualifiers are open to all FPUSA players with at least 90 days of membership. Other membership, residency and citizenship requirements apply. Please contact National Sport Director Ernesto Santos if you need these details. 

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