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 Pro-Am Tournament

The “Pro-Am” tournament is open to all club members for no charge. Doubles teams of one veteran player and one player in his/her first two years will face friendly competition in two matches in the morning, followed by concours and consolante matches in the afternoon.

On their registration forms, players will identify their level of experience, and on the morning of the tournament, teams of one veteran and one new club member will be randomly drawn out of a hat to form teams for the day.

For new players, this is a great chance to gain tournament experience; for the veterans, the day will allow a chance to share what you know about strategy and technique. 

2024 Pro-Am Tournament at a glance

Registration is now closed!

    • When: Saturday, April 20, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Check-in at 8:30 am
    • Where: Edmonds Civic Playfield; 6th and Bell Streets
    • Who: Open to all EPC members (Regular and Associate). 
    • Cost: No charge
    • What else: morning coffee/donuts will be provided; players bring their own lunch, water, boules, and chairs.
    • Questions? Contact David Rockwell at 206-963-4047 or at dandninwa@comcast.net

EPC League

Each spring the petanque season begins with the EPC League, which takes place from April to June. At stake is the Chris Guitton Trophy, awarded to the outstanding doubles team for the season. Typically 12-14 teams of two players take part, and the action is intense.

Over the course of six weeks, teams compete in a round-robin series of matches at the Edmonds Petanque terrains. Each match consists of two games. The winner of each game earns one point, and a third point is awarded to the team scoring the larger total number of points in the match. For instance, if teams split the two games they play against each other, each earns a point for their win; and the team whose total points are greater takes the a second point. In the case of a tie, each team earns 1.5 points.

At the end of the League, the team with the most points is declared the champion. To top off the League season, in June, all teams participate in a one-day elimination tournament. There is nothing like a good League match to rouse the competitive spirit!

Below are the Final Standings in the league play sponsored by the Edmonds Petanque Club in 2024.
Ranking Team Members Match Points Points Differential
1 Cris Dreher & John Hunt 29.0 104
2 Bill Laprade & Larry A Thomas 27.5 106
3 Patrick Trompeter & Philippe Geraud 26.0 108
4 Brien Meilleur & Jack McHenry 25.0 90
5 Michelle Martin & Richard Tribiano 25.0 70
6 Brian Francis & Keogh Singkeo 23.0 29
7 Joan Poor & Niall McShane 19.0 12
8 Doug & Jeri Lockhart 13.0 -48
9 Jan Pruatt & Mike Martin 13.0 -56
10 Joanie Neuhaus & Ron LaRue 11.5 -71
11 Jeanna Holtz & Ron Stires 10.0 -84
12 Hans Schneeberger & Sharon Reams 9.0 -106
13 Don Bothell & Simone Mercer 3.0 -154

 

2024 League Description

Learn more about how the league runs here.

 Bastille Day Tournament

In mid-July, the Edmonds Petanque Club celebrates French Independence Day by holding the annual Bastille Day Tournament. This tournament is organized as a “panache” or “carousel” event, in which each participant is paired randomly with a different player(s) for each of four matches. Thus, first-time players may find themselves enjoying the partnership of seasoned veterans, and players from many of the regional clubs are mixed to form teams with each other.

The day offers a fantastic chance to learn the game and make new friends. At lunch a French accordion player circulates among the picnic tables to provide that French ambiance that everyone enjoys. Fundraising raffles and auctions help raise money for the club; and at the end of the day, a shooting competition draws the sharpshooters from the crowd with a chance for the most accurate shooter to win a substantial prize. Bastille Day is the perfect blend of good fun and competition.

2024 Bastille Day Tournament

Registration is now closed!

    • When: Sunday, July 14, 9 am to 4 pm. Check-in at 8:30 am.
    • Where: Edmonds Civic Playfield; 6th and Bell Streets; Edmonds, WA 98020
    • Who: Open to all (EPC members and non-members)
    • What: Triples teams; four games
    • Cost: EPC Members $30; Non-members $35 (includes morning coffee & croissants, afternoon cookies, prizes)
    • What else: Raffle, shooting contest (bring some extra cash). Bring your own lunch and water bottle, and chair.

Food Bank Tournament

The Edmonds Petanque Club works actively as part of its mission to support the community of Edmonds. Perhaps the most significant annual event that accomplishes this goal is the Food Bank Tournament held in late August or early September. Dick Van Hollebeke, early club member and former EPC Board member, originated the idea of supporting the food bank in 2011, and the tournament is now held in Dick’s memory and to honor his work in the community.

The tournament itself draws competitors from clubs across the NW region and is organized as a full day of petanque action among select doubles teams. Most important, after tournament expenses have been met, all proceeds from tournament registrations, from fund-raising raffles, and from donations by club members and town merchants are donated to the Edmonds Food Bank.

The one-day EPC Food Bank Tournament typically raises more than $12,000. Since its inception, the Edmonds Petanque Club has contributed more than $65,000 to this important cause.

2024 Food Bank Tournament registration is now open!

    • When: Saturday, August 24, 2024. Check-in at 8:00 am. Games begin at 9:00am.  Anticipated finish by 4:00pm.
    • Where: Edmonds Civic Playfield; 6th and Bell Streets; Edmonds, WA 98020
    • Who: Open to all (EPC members and non-members)
    • Cost: $50 per person, payable by Zelle, PayPal, or by check
    • Format: 
      • MIXED TRIPLES teams. (One man and two women, or two men and one woman). Limited to 24 teams.
      • All teams will play 5 games; 3 games before lunch, two games after lunch.
      • Fundraising raffle held after lunch amd before afternoon games. All proceeds go to the Food Bank.
      • Pointing Contest to close the day. $5 entry fee. The winner takes half the pot; the Food Bank takes the other half.
    • Other details:
      • Coffee, donuts, and croissants to begin the morning. Cookies provided in the afternoon.
      • Bring your own lunch.
      • Bring a chair, water bottle and sun protection.
      • Parking is tight on Saturdays, so come early.
      • Make a Food Bank donation at the tournament! The Food Bank prefers cash donations but non-perishable food items will also be collected.

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2023 Food Bank Tournament report

Cross-Sound Cup

The Cross-Sound Cup, first played in 2023, is a friendly but serious intra-club competition that is jointly organized by the Edmonds Petanque Club and the Port Townsend Petanque Alliance.

Each fall, both clubs form a team of 12 players. On the day of the competition, players face off in singles, doubles, and triples matches, as well as a shooting and pointing competition.

Player selection is based on guidelines that each club develops to help it assemble a team that broadly represents that club’s overall membership. Clubs consider factors such as gender, length of time and amount of participation in the club, skill and performance in other events.

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Events At-a-Glance

s2024 Events & Tournaments

DATE EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION MORE INFO

Saturday, April 20

9:00 am – 4:30 pm

New!

Pro-Am Tournament

The “Pro-Am” tournament is open to all club members for no charge. Doubles teams of one veteran player and one player in his/her first two years will face friendly competition in two matches in the morning, followed by concours and consolante matches in the afternoon.

Register here.

8:30 am check-in

 

 

Apr 30 – June 7

(June 10-13: make up days)

June 15: League Tournament

EPC League Over the course of two months, teams of two players compete in a round-robin series of matches at the Edmonds Petanque terrains and keep close track of games won and points scored. The league concludes with a single day tournament between the teams.

Read more here.

You can register  for the league here.

July 14 Bastille Day Tournament In 2024, this will be a triples tournament. It will be organized as a “panache” or “carousel” event, in which each participant is paired randomly with two other players for each of four matches.

Let us know if you want to volunteer for this event. We want you on our team!

Aug 24 Food Bank Tournament  The Edmonds Petanque Club works actively as part of its mission to support the community of Edmonds. Perhaps the most significant annual event that supports this goal is the Food Bank Tournament.
Sept 14 Cross-Sound Cup A teams tournament launched in 2023 for for friendly but serious competition between two leading petanque clubs in the Pacific Northwest: Edmonds Petanque Club vs Port Townsend Petanque Alliance. 

 

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