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𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌
𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌
Trans-Tasman | Mt Martha | 21–22 March 2026
Trans-Tasman | Mt Martha | 21–22 March 2026
16-18/03/26
Who’s that player?!
With less than one week to go until the Trans-Tasman in Mt Martha (21–22 March 2026), we’re taking a moment to get to know the team a little better.
Over the next three days, we’ll be sharing profiles of our six club members representing Australia - two representatives each day. You already know who they are; this is just a chance to learn a little more about them, their game, their roles, and what representing the green and gold means to them.
First two profiles coming up today - excitement builds, lets get behind team Australia! 🇦🇺
𝑴𝑬𝑬𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠… 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐬!
Move over Mario and Luigi - the Romani Bros are stepping onto the piste and are today's players!
Bronson Romani & Logan Romani will be teaming up in the Open Division for Australia at the Trans Tasman Challenge, bringing their own version of power-ups… precision pointing and explosive shooting!
And before the competition even begins, Bronson has already scored the biggest win in the past week - getting engaged to Isabella Young.
Congratulations to Bronson and his Princess Peach!
Jump into the comments and join us in wishing Bronson and Isabella a huge congratulations on their engagement.
Let’s-a go!
𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐑6 – 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 | 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲
𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐑6 – 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 | 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲
14/03/26
Round 6 of the Summer Season saw the club come together for Gender Doubles, with 36 members turning up and the terrains quickly filling with a sea of red and blue club shirts. It was a fantastic sight and the perfect moment to gather everyone in for a full club photo.
While we split into teams during the games, moments like this are a reminder that we’re all on the same team. Everyone out there is wearing the same shirt, representing the same club, and helping build the great atmosphere that makes the Newcastle Pétanque Club what it is.
With such a great turnout, it also briefly sparked discussion about launching a Newcastle Pétanque Club risqué calendar… but after far too many volunteers put their hand up to be Mr December, the idea was quickly shelved.
Photos from the day are attached, along with the full results.
Also keep an eye on Facebook from Monday as we start rolling out our Trans-Tasman player profiles as they build towards the upcoming challenge in Mt Martha.
Men:
eq 1st: Alan Whittaker / Kierran Clarke
eq 1st: Scott Clarke / Neil Brown
3rd: Allan Phillips / Chris Boudan
Women:
1st: Lulu Arjava / Judy Clack
2nd: Melva Fleming / Leanne Nicholls
3rd: Jo Pratten / Margaret O'Donnell
𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆
𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆
11/03/26
Following the post shared by Canberra Petanque last night, we’d like to echo our support for the message around respecting and supporting umpires.
They play a vital role in ensuring our game is fair and played in the right spirit. That same respect should also extend to all officials and volunteers who help make our sport possible.
Pétanque is a volunteer-driven community, and the time and effort given by these individuals deserves recognition and appreciation.
LOGAN ROMANI
LOGAN ROMANI
10/03/26
Good Afternoon Members
On behalf of the club and a member of the Australian Trans Tasman team to compete in Mount Martha on the 21st against New Zealand, I am very proud to announce our very own Logan Romani has been announced to be Flag Bearer for Australia !!! This amazing achievement is testimate to Logan's dedication and commitment to Pétanque. Congratulations Logan you'll do us proud.
Chris Boudan
President
Club Photo
Club Photo
09/03/26
Hello Everyone
We are currently working on a welcome booklet and promotional material for the club. We would like to ask if everyone could please wear their Newcastle club shirt this Saturday 14th March so that we can take a group photo and get some action shots for media use. If anyone DOES NOT want their image to be included, please let us know.
Thank You
Sharleen Boudan
Secretary - Newcastle Petanque Club
NSW GENDER DOUBLES - NOW 28 JUNE
NSW GENDER DOUBLES - NOW 28 JUNE
06/03/26
𝑰𝑴𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑨𝑵𝑻 𝑵𝑶𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑬: 𝑵𝑺𝑾 𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑹 𝑫𝑶𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑬𝑺
Dear Club Presidents,
Please let your members know about this immediately.
It is with great disappointment that the Petanque NSW has to inform you that due to the forecast of 100% chance of rain on Sunday and rain all day (see below) the NSW State Gender Doubles will have to be postponed. The next ‘reserved’ day is Sunday 28 June and so the NSW State Gender Doubles will now be on 28 June.
I know many people wanted a practice before Nationals so Boules Artistes will be having a Club Open Doubles on 15 March. Members of other Clubs are most welcome to attend if it doesn’t clash with any Club events they wish to attend.
Regards,
Victoria O’Connor
Secretary Petanque NSW
on behalf of the Petanque NSW committee
Coming Up
Coming Up
02/03/26
2026 GENDER TRIPLES CHAMPIONSHIP
2026 GENDER TRIPLES CHAMPIONSHIP
01/03/26
The Newcastle Petanque Club held its 2026 Gender Triples Championship today, with 33 members taking to the piste across 6 Men’s teams and 5 Women’s teams.
A brief shower in Round 1 made for a humid start, but it cleared into an enjoyable and competitive day of pétanque. After four qualifying games, the top four teams in both the Men’s and Women’s competitions progressed to the Division A finals, while the remaining three teams contested the B Division.
Firstly, a sincere thank you to all committee members and volunteers who helped set up, officiate, score keep, and keep the clubhouse running smoothly. Your efforts never go unnoticed. Thank you also to everyone who brought in goodies to share - always a highlight of club championship days.
A special thank you to Kai Ryan for stepping in at the last minute to cover a withdrawal - and going on to make it count in a big way! Congratulations to Kai, along with Neil Brown and Perry Martinelli, on winning the B Division Final over Jo Pratten, Jan Smith and Margaret O'Donnell.
In the Men’s Division A Final, Scott Clarke, Franco Romani and Logan Romani defeated Timothy Stevenson, Chris Boudan and Bronson Romani in a great final.
It was encouraging to see so many members stay back to watch this finals.
Welcome back to Scott Clarke after a brief absence from the piste, and a big congratulations to Franco Romani on claiming his first club title!
In the Women’s Division A Final, Yili Han, Delys Brady and Rosemary Wall were victorious over Lulu Arjava, Melva Fleming and Liliane O'Connell in another well-contested match.
Interestingly, none of last year’s champions were able to defend their titles - a testament to the growing depth and competitiveness within the club.
Another fantastic championship day at Newcastle. Congratulations to all players who competed and contributed to a great club atmosphere from first boule to final end.
Here’s to good mates, good times and the small moments of joy. 🥃
Full results and some pictures attached.
GOOD LUCK
GOOD LUCK
29/02/26
TWLIGHT SINGLES - CANCELLED
TWLIGHT SINGLES - CANCELLED
27/02/26
Hi Everyone, We have decided to postpone todays Twilight Singles Comp tonight due to the weather 🌧🌂☔️
We will work to reschedule the Friday comp to another Friday night. Enjoy your nights off and see you on the Piste Sunday! 🤞🏽
Twilight Singles - Friday 27th Feb
Twilight Singles - Friday 27th Feb
24/02/26
Good Afternoon Everyone
Attached is the flyer for Round 4 of the summer season (twilight singles) this Friday 27th February. Hoping the evening session brings some cooler temperatures and some enjoyable play.
Social play only on Saturday.
Sunday 1st March is the NPC Gender Triples competition. Please organise your teams and if possible, write them on the whiteboard inside the clubhouse or reply to this email so that we can cater accordingly.
I also wanted to introduce the new club email address which is where this email has originated from. Please send any correspondence to this address, instead of my personal one and the committee will get back to you.
newcastlepetanqueclub@gmail.com
Regards
Sharleen Boudan
Secretary - Newcastle Petanque Club
TWLIGHT SINGLES
TWLIGHT SINGLES
23/02/26
𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏
𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏
22/02/26
The 2026 NSW State Mixed Doubles Championship is done and dusted for another year.
A strong field of 24 teams battled it out in hot and humid conditions, following a warm day yesterday, on the pistes. Conditions were tough, but the competition was fantastic and the spirit of the game was on full display.
A huge, huge thank you must go to all of the club committee and volunteers who helped make the event happen. From preparation to officiating, scoring, livestreaming and everything in between - events like this simply don’t run without the effort of many people behind the scenes. Your work over the weekend was outstanding.
Thank you as well to everyone who travelled from Sydney and to the four players who made the trip from Canberra Petanque. Your support and participation helped make the championship a great success.
The full livestream of the event can be watched here:
https://youtube.com/live/DkGlZGfdGpc?feature=share
More photos from the day will also be shared on the Aussie Pétanque Facebook page.
This morning, Delys Brady presented yesterdays shooting champions with their medals and prize money in front of all players. (See the previous post and photos for those results.)
Delys also announced the 2025 𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫:
• Scott Clarke – 60+ Men
• Kierran Clarke – Open Men
• Meredith Clarke – Open Women
• Susan Begley – 60+ Women
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 – 2026 𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀
1st – Susan Begley (BA) / Kierran Clarke (Newcastle)
2nd – Nicole Samsa (BA) / Corentin Julien (BA)
𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁
1st – Susan Clarke (Newcastle) / Bronson Romani (Newcastle)
2nd – Yili Han (Newcastle) / Jean-Luc Domergue (BA)
𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂
1st – Victoria O'Connor (BA) / Peter Masri (BA)
2nd – Genevieve Boudan (Newcastle) / Jean Paul Boudan (Newcastle)
Congratulations to all players who competed and helped make it such a memorable weekend of pétanque.
Some photos and full results attached.
𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓 - 𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓 - 𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
21/02/26 - by NPC
A long but rewarding day at the pistes today as the NSW State Shooting Competition was held in Newcastle under scorching conditions. Temperatures climbed to around 34°C on the pistes, making it a true test of concentration and endurance for everyone involved.
The day started early, with setup beginning at 7:00am. Events like this simply don’t happen without a huge team effort. A massive thank you must go to all the volunteers who helped with piste preparation, officiating, scorekeeping, and the many clubhouse duties throughout the day. Your time and effort made the competition run smoothly from start to finish.
From a local perspective it was a fantastic result for the Newcastle players, who featured prominently across the divisions.
𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 60 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏
Delys Brady finished as Top Qualifier after a strong qualifying performance. In the final she faced fellow Newcastle player Yili Han, who produced a great performance to take the title.
𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 60 𝑴𝒆𝒏
There was no Newcastle representative in this division on the day.
𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏
Lulu Arjava was the Top Qualifier, continuing her excellent form. She met Sharleen Boudan in the final, with Sharleen claiming the win in an all-Newcastle showdown.
𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝑴𝒆𝒏
Kierran Clarke dominated qualifying to finish as Top Qualifier and then backed it up in the final, defeating Logan Romani to cap off a superb day.
Overall, a brilliant showcase of shooting talent and a strong showing from the Newcastle contingent, especially in testing heat. A big thank you again to everyone who helped make the day possible.
Livestream replay of the Open Division can be found on the Aussie Pétanque youtube channel.
https://youtube.com/live/Eb93Lo7y8ng?feature=share
Below summary of results.
**Unofficial - based upon own observations. Wait for official confirmation from NSW Pétanque League**
GO NEWCASTLE
GO NEWCASTLE
22/02/26
GOOD LUCK
GOOD LUCK
21/02/26 - by NPC
COMING UP
COMING UP
20/02/26
𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐔 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐈𝐑
𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐔 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐈𝐑
18/02/26 - by NPC
Our interview on ABC Radio Newcastle Drive is now available online.
A huge thank you to Allan Phillips for doing a fantastic job representing the Newcastle Pétanque Club and speaking so confidently about the club and this weekend’s NSW State Championships.
Allan did the club proud. 👏
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼:
⏱ Click Play & Start listening at: 16:19
It’s a great piece highlighting our club, our members, and the growing profile of pétanque in Newcastle.
Opportunities like this help put our sport in front of a wider audience, and we’re excited about the momentum building around the state championships.
Have a listen and feel free to share it around.
𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝
𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝
17/02/26
Our spot on 𝐀𝐁𝐂 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 has been shifted to Wednesday at 3:20pm (1233 AM ABC Newcastle).
𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒔𝒌?
Rumour has it, even radio producers know not to interrupt someone mid-end when they're about to shoot!
The 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐏é𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, with Allan Phillips talking all things Newcastle Pétanque & NSW Championships.
𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝!
𝐀𝐁𝐂 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 - 𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒 & 𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒
𝐀𝐁𝐂 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 - 𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒 & 𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒
16/02/26 - by NPC
The Newcastle Pétanque Club will be live on ABC Radio Newcastle Drive program (1233AM) tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4:20pm.
Club Vice President Allan Phillips will be joining Jenny Marchant for a live on-air chat about the club and this weekend’s NSW Championships at Nesca Park.
The conversation will cover what’s planned across the two days, what spectators can expect to see, and why Newcastle has become a strong home for pétanque in NSW and Australia!
Tune in and hear pétanque make some noise!
Plus don't forgot to share the love when you hear our club mentioned on air!
𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒉 - 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒌
𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒉 - 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒌
11/02/26
Wishing the very best of luck to our members Kierran Clarke, Cathy Ayre and Jim Ayre as they compete at the Coonawarra Classic Clash this weekend.
It’s one of the premier events on the Australian pétanque calendar and a fantastic opportunity to line up against top players from across the country.
A big shout-out as well to the organisers, officials and volunteers for the huge effort that goes into running an event of this size and quality. Tournaments like this are vital for the growth of our sport and give players something truly special to be part of.
To all competitors - play well, travel safely, and enjoy a weekend of great pétanque and great company.
Picture of members having a great time there in 2025.
Shooting Practice
Shooting Practice
11/02/26 - by Chris Boudan
Good Morning members. With the NSW Shooting competition being held on the Saturday 21st. Some members have enquiried about time for shooting practice. I'm thinking of holding a practice on this Saturday before our regular competition at around 11am. Those interested could you please indicate in the comments. Have a great day. El Presidente.
PNSW STATE TITLE AT NEWCASTLE - COMING UP
PNSW STATE TITLE AT NEWCASTLE - COMING UP
06/02/26 - By Timothy Stevenson
We’re hosting two Pétanque NSW state events across the weekend, 21st-22nd February, right here at the Newcastle Pétanque Club.
Proper competition, great atmosphere, and the added bonus of playing on home pistes!
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 – 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚 21𝒔𝒕
The State Shooting is first up on Saturday.
This event takes time, focus, and a fair bit of energy - so it really suits players who enjoy the discipline of shooting and have been putting the practice in.
If shooting is something you’ve been working on seriously, this is a great chance to test yourself in a state setting, without the travel and on familiar ground!
Registation & Info via MyPétanque:
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒙𝒆𝒅 𝑫𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 – 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 22𝒏𝒅
Sunday is the State Mixed Doubles, and this one really captures what pétanque does best - competitive games, teamwork, good tactics, and plenty of enjoyment along the way.
It’s high-quality pétanque, but still relaxed, social, and good fun.
A perfect opportunity for Newcastle players to step into a state championship and enjoy the experience, backed by a home crowd.
Registation & Info via MyPétanque:
𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒖𝒕
As hosts, we’ll also be looking for members to help out around the club over the weekend.
Whether it’s lending a hand in and around the kitchen, or just being around to support players and officials, it all helps - and it’s usually a pretty enjoyable couple of days to be part of.
Would be great to see strong Newcastle representation on the pistes, and plenty of familiar faces around the club supporting the event.
𝑨𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔 – 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓
A quick reminder for those planning ahead: team registrations for the Australian Nationals are already filling fast, with many competitions now oversubscribed.
If you’re intending to play, now’s the time to get your teams entered to avoid missing out.
Australian Nationals registrations:
𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒕, 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔, 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅
𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒕, 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔, 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅
25/01/26 - by Timothy Stevenson
Round 1 of the Summer season - and the first of the year - got underway today with a fantastic turnout of 37 players contesting Gender Doubles in warm conditions.
With the temperature climbing, the water cooler made an appearance to help keep everyone comfortable and performing at their best this afternoon
Play followed shortly after the Members Forum, which by general consensus was an overwhelmingly positive session.
With the new committee now settling into their roles, they outlined several focus areas they’re looking to develop in 2026, while also providing an update on what has already been achieved in just the past two weeks. It’s clear there has been plenty of work happening behind the scenes to get the ball rolling.
Members were advised that the club website will now be the primary source of official information, with Facebook continuing as a supplementary communication channel.
Members were also offered the chance to provide feedback on the club calendar, which was released last weekend.
Sharleen addressed members with an important reminder about club culture — encouraging everyone to appreciate one another, show respect, and put a stop to gossip. A timely message that reinforces the kind of club environment we all want to be part of.
The committee also shared results from last weekend’s Wollongong event, keeping members in the loop with our players’ outstanding performances beyond the club.
𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
In significant news for the club’s future operations, the committee announced a move to further embrace technology.
The club will soon be purchasing a computer, monitors, and related accessories to support competition management and club administration.
This initiative is being made possible through the generous donation of 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻, who have offered to purchase this equipment for the club.
This is a substantial contribution that will benefit members for years to come and is a wonderful example of the support and community spirit that helps our club continue to grow.
𝑨 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 – 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 1 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 (𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬)
Men
🥇 1st – Scott Clarke / Camillo Bertaglia
🥈 2nd – Gary Gilmer / Kierran Clarke
🥉 3rd – Timothy Stevenson / Garry Freeman
Women
🥇 1st – Delys Brady / Leanne Nicholls
🥈 2nd – Susan Clarke / Lynne Arjava
🥉 3rd – Margaret O'Donnell / Yili Han
Also a big welcome to Garry and Lynne - great to have you both join the club, we’re glad to have you on the piste with us!
A strong start to the season both on and off the piste, with great numbers, good discussions, and exciting steps forward for the club.
Full results and some photos of the forum attached.
- Timothy Stevenson (Member) on behalf of the committee.
2026 Pyrenees Open Doubles Tournament (Avoca)
2026 Pyrenees Open Doubles Tournament (Avoca)
29/01/26 - By Sharleen Boudan
Just wanted to let you know about a competition in Avoca (Victoria).
Refer to mypetanque for a promotional flyer for the 2026 Pyrenees Open Doubles Tournament (Avoca), to be held over the weekend of the 21-22nd March.
This event, including details on the play format, has now been posted on mypetanque.com
I have also been informed that Catherine Kernot and Jennifer Parsons (from Sydney) are looking for a third lady to compete in the women's triples at the nationals in Adelaide in April. If anyone is looking for a team, please let me know and I can put you in touch.
Newcastle Brings the Heat
Newcastle Brings the Heat
25/01/26 - by Timothy Stevenson
Newcastle players made their presence felt at the 2026 Wollongong Masters this weekend, producing outstanding results across multiple divisions while competing in extremely hot conditions.
A big thank you to the Wollongong club, the umpire, and all volunteers who delivered such a well-run event despite the challenging weather. Conditions were testing, and the work behind the scenes ensured a fantastic tournament for all players.
A club photo was taken during the day, capturing the strong Newcastle contingent who travelled to compete.
In a moment that summed up the club spirit, Chris Boudan bought icy poles for everyone to help cool down in the heat — exactly what was needed to keep Newcastle refreshed and firing heading into the finals.
Standout Results
Newcastle featured prominently in the results:
Logan Romani and Kierran Clarke finished equal 3rd in the Principale, continuing their strong form in top-level competition.
Timothy Stevenson and Chris Boudan claimed 1st place in Division B, a terrific performance across the weekend.
In an all-Newcastle showdown, Lynne Arjava and Kim Threadgate defeated Cathy Ayre and Yili Hann in the Principale Women’s Final, ensuring the title returned to Newcastle.
Alison Pietersen, playing with Adele Smith (Canberra), won the Women’s 3rd Place Playoff against Susan Clarke and Victoria O’Connor (Boule Artistes).
Mel Fleming, partnering with Catherine Kernot (Boule Artistes), won Division B Women after qualifying 1st on Day 1. At 90 years of age, Mel’s achievement is remarkable and an inspiration to all players.
Neil Brown made the semi-final of Division C, adding another strong Newcastle result to the weekend.
It was also pleasing to see competitive performances from all other Newcastle members who made the trip.
Congratulations to everyone who competed and represented the club with determination in very tough conditions.
A weekend to be proud of for Newcastle.
2026 CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE
2026 CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE
23/01/26
The Newcastle Pétanque Club calendar is now available to view.
👉 Click here to view the calendar
Printable copies can be found under Links & Club Documents.
Two calendar versions are available:
Full Calendar – includes all NPC events, State events, and major competitions
NPC-Only Calendar – includes Newcastle Pétanque Club events only
Please choose the version that best suits your needs and keep an eye out for any updates during the season.
Wollongong Masters: Newcastle Well Represented in Season Opener
Wollongong Masters: Newcastle Well Represented in Season Opener
19/01/26 - by Timothy Stevenson
Good luck to our 19 members competing in this weekend’s Wollongong Masters Doubles, to be played over both Saturday and Sunday.
This tournament is always a key fixture on the calendar and traditionally marks the first major event of the year. It consistently attracts a strong and diverse field, providing an excellent early-season test for players across all divisions. And as always, Wollongong’s hospitality will be second to none.
Can Kierran continue his Open Doubles demolition, or will other Newcastle representatives rise to the challenge and make their mark? With plenty of local talent in the mix, there will be no shortage of competitive encounters.
A quality field, strong representation from Newcastle, and, as always, a great weekend of pétanque ahead!
Bonne chance.
Trevor, Leanne, Sharleen, Chris, Allan, Bronson, Peter
2026 AGM & MEMBERS FORUM
2026 AGM & MEMBERS FORUM
17/01/26
The Newcastle Pétanque Club held its Annual General Meeting at 12:30 at the club house, immediately followed by a Members’ Forum.
The meeting was well attended by club members, providing a good opportunity to review the past year and discuss matters relevant to the club’s operations and future direction.
A new committee was appointed as follows:
President: Christopher Boudan
Vice President: Allan Phillips
Secretary: Sharleen Boudan
Treasurer: Leanne Nicholls
Sports Officer: Bronson Romani
Maintenance Officer: Trevor Priestley
Catering Officer: Peter Ryan
Following the AGM, the newly elected committee held a brief discussion before the day concluded with a two-game competition organised by the Sports Officer.
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