So you’re interested in Petanque?
You’d like to try our funny French game, our club is one of the most established clubs in Australia. We play regularly at The Old Woodend Racecourse Reserve in Forest Street Woodend on Mondays at 2pm and at the, Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Road Woodend, on Thursdays at 3pm.
We’d love you to come along and try our game.
Petanque is a great game enjoyed throughout the World by a vast number of people.
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In Australia, clubs and especially at WHRPC everyone is made very welcome.
All ages are welcome to play, young and old. - it is a game which can be played from a wheelchair, there are many physically disadvantaged who do play this sport.
Petanque is not a demanding sport, you can play as often or as seldom as you wish, though, of course, the more you play, the more proficient you become.
At first, you will not need to invest in any equipment or uniforms. A set of boules, (pétanque balls) suitable for beginners and social play can be purchased for about $40 at retail stores, whilst a set of competition rated boules for committed players will set you back between $100-$200, but we will provide boules for your use at no cost until you decide you really want to join the club as a playing member.
There is a small annual subscription which includes your Membership and License with the Petanque Australia (PA) and accident insurance through them,, when participating in all things petanque.
There are entry fees to many of the tournaments if you wish to play in them - but these are very modest. Our Thursday evening ‘Petanque at the Rock’ sessions incur a small charge and that includes a very enjoyable BBQ after play concludes.
Find a digital copy of our New Members Information booklet. You will receive a printed copy when you come to your first petanque session, please take the time to read this hopefully it will give you a more complete description of our game and our club. If you have any questions, please ask one of our Committee or any of the members, there is also a section on this website for Tips on Improving Your Game which is worthwhile reading.
We really want to make you welcome and for you to enjoy the Petanque experience. It is supposed to be fun, and it’s more fun when you understand what the game is about - so ask questions - we want to help you enjoy the game!
If you would like to come along to try out this great game or would like to join without further delay please contact us below, we look forward to hearing from you.
president@petanqueattherock.com.au