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.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

LPM 2011 Calendar

La Pétanque Marinière 2011 calendar

All tournaments will start at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays (except as noted).
Most tournament entry fees are $7. Exceptions may apply.
For further information, call Christine at: 415-302-5069 or by email at: petanque.marin@gmail.com

Caution: all data susceptible to change
For the most up to date info go to: cochonnetmarin.com or petanque-marin.blogspot.com

February 13 (Sunday)

Select Doubles
Registration ends at: 10:00 a.m.
Games start at 10:30 a.m.
Cash Prize


March 13 (Sunday) California Commemorative Cup
***Daylight savings starts***

Select Doubles - 1 man + 1 woman
Concours - plus consolante if 16 teams or more.
Entry fee - $7 per person
Prizes:
1st Place - Plaques & Perpetual Trophy
2nd Place - Plaques

Registration ends at: 10:00 a.m. SHARP
Games start at 10:30 a.m.
Bring your own lunch
Apéritifs to be served after the tournament.


April 10 (Sunday) ** Lentils and Sausage Picnic **

Registration ends at: 11 a.m. Games start after Lunch
1 p.m. or before Panaché format, open to all
Bring friends and guests. Non-Cash Prize


May 7 (Saturday) Men's & Women's Tête a Tête

Registration ends at: 10:00 a.m. Games start at 10:30 a.m.
Men’s Tournament / Woman’s Tournament
Cash Prize


June 12 (Sunday) ** Annual Steak Picnic **

Registration ends at: 11 a.m. Games start after Lunch 1 p.m. or before
Panaché format, open to all Bring friends and guests.
Non-Cash Prize

July 10 (Sunday) FPUSA Northwest Regional

Pre-registration Required
Details to Follow
Select Mixed Doubles


August 14 (Sunday) Fourth-Annual Bay Area and Beyond Inter Club Tournament

Fifth-Annual Interclub Tournament. Non-cash prizes. Pre-required registration.

Register by e-mail at: petanque.marin@gmail.com or call Christine Cragg at 415-302-5069



September 11 (Sunday) ** Annual Leg of Lamb Picnic **

Panaché format, open to all. Bring friends and guests.
Registration ends at: 11 a.m. Games start after Lunch
1 p.m. or before
(Free for members in Good Standing).
Non-Cash Prize


October 9 (Sunday)

Tino Lofaro Memorial Tournament
Triples a la Melee - Cash Prize

Registration ends at 9:30. Tournament begins at 10:00

November 13 (Sunday) Tournament a la Mêlée.

Registration ends at: 10:00 a.m.
Games start at 10:30 a.m.
Cash Prize


October -November Tba Annual Business meeting and dinner

For picnic reservations call: Alain Efron : 415-479-5820 E-mail : lutecemeister@gmail.com

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