Competitions
There are several types of competition either run by Prospect Pétanque or in which we compete. Competitions take place regularly, at this and other Clubs most often on a Sunday.
(see Calendar for details). Most events are open to all and attract up to 100 players. Trophies and prizes are usually given for competition winners, runners-up and consolante winners. |
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These are competitions usually run by one of our sponsors, where members of Prospect Pétanque compete against each other in a convivial atmosphere. Some Club Competition days are open to non-members and members of other South Australian pétanque clubs as well... some competitions are restricted to members holding a 'Club' or 'National' Pétanque Federation Australia (PFA) licences.
Prospect Pétanque Inc. is a member of the South Australian Pétanque League (SAPL).
PFA licenced members may compete in the SAPL Interclub competition (6 rounds) within SA.
Cup results may be published in the Advertiser and on this website.
Interclub Format 2011-2012 Format and Match Structure (last revised Oct 2011)
These are open to PFA members only. Currently these include singles, doubles and triples.
See results in the Competition Archive or when the next competition is on our Calendar.
Team Selection
2007
2008
2009
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
AMG 2007
AMG 2009
AMG
2011
Trans Tasman Challenge (Australia v. New Zealand)
2005
2007
2009
Format and Match Structure (last revised Oct 2011)
First Round
All registered teams placed in a random draw, to determine starting position.
All teams play 5 qualifying games. No Finals. Rank is determined by number of wins, then points difference.
Top 16 teams go into Division 1 for Round 2.
Remaining teams go into Division 2.
All players score Individual points for games won.
Teams 1 to 12 score Club points. No more than two teams from a club may score points.
SAPL Interclub Format Adjustment no.2 (Modified 11 May 2011)
Linked, are two documents relating to the format of the interclub competition.
The first, Adusted Weighting System for SAPL Interclub Competition,
describes a minor adjustment to the way final rankings are assigned.
The second, Alternative System for Playing SAPL Interclub Competition,
is an outline of the system to be used when there are more than 16 teams, but not enough for two divisions (i.e., less than 21 teams). This includes the overall structure that has already been used for most of the present season, plus a new way of assigning match-ups in the preliminary games based on seedings. To date, the latter has been done by a random draw.
Anthony Pietsch
SAPL Tournament Director |
SAPL Interclub Format Adjustment no.1 (Modified 27 February 2010)
The committee of the League has approved a couple of minor adjustments to the format for State Interclub games, which will be in effect for Rounds 4,5 & 6 of the current season.
These adjustments are designed to make all matches more competitive, and ensure that club points earned are reflective of the teams’ efforts. There will still be 5 games played during the day, the first 3 games will still be in a pool of 4 and the two games after lunch will determine rank and club points. Thanks to Anthony Pietsch, of the Adelaide Hills club, for his work in putting these changes to the League.
Adrian Clements
Tournament Director |
Interclub League rounds – Division 1
Morning Games
Form Pools based on results in previous round, as is done now, but arrange games in each pool as:
| Game I: |
a v d |
and |
b v c |
| Game II: |
a v c |
and |
b v d |
| Game III: |
a v b |
and |
c v d |
where a, b, c and d are the four teams in a pool, ranked from highest seed to lowest seed.
Afternoon Games
In round 4, the winner of Pool A plays the winner of Pool D, and the winner of Pool B meets the winner of C. Similarly, A2 plays D2; B2 plays C2; A3 plays D3; and so on.
In round 5, winners play winners and losers play losers (as is done now).
‘Weighted’ Ranking System
The teams which lose both round 4 and 5 games get penalised , while those that win both of the afternoon games are rewarded, as follows:
rounds I-III |
round IV
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round V
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Final Ranking |
ClubPoints |
Position in pool |
1st |
W |
W |
1 |
30 |
1st |
W |
L |
2 |
24 |
1st |
L |
W |
4 |
15 |
1st |
L |
L |
6 |
12 |
2nd |
W |
W |
3 |
18 |
2nd |
W |
L |
5 |
12 |
2nd |
L |
W |
8 |
9 |
2nd |
L |
L |
10 |
6 |
3rd |
W |
W |
7 |
9 |
3rd |
W |
L |
9 |
6 |
3rd |
L |
W |
12 |
3 |
3rd |
L |
L |
14 |
- * |
4th |
W |
W |
11 |
3 |
4th |
W |
L |
13 |
- * |
4th |
L |
W |
15 |
- * |
4th |
L |
L |
16 |
- * |
| Relegated - * |
Division 2 games will be played using the existing System.
Division 2
Because of the fluctuating number of teams, teams play 5 games, with deference to club not playing club, if possible.
Top 4 teams promoted to Division 1 for next round.
Individuals score points for each game won.
Club points are allocated to a team finishing in the top 12 in Division 1, and to a team finishing in the top 6 in Division 2.
Club points go to the player from a club, even in a mixed team.
Medals and wine to winning team in each division.
Wine to runners-up.
POINTS:
| Division 1 |
Division 2 |
| Ranking |
Points |
Ranking |
Points |
| 1st |
30 |
1st |
24 |
| 2nd |
24 |
2nd |
18 |
| 3rd |
18 |
3rd |
15 |
| 4th |
15 |
4th |
12 |
| 5th & 6th |
12 |
5th |
9 |
| 7th & 8th |
9 |
6th |
6 |
| 9th & 10th |
6 |
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| 11th & 12th |
3 |
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No more than two teams from a club may score points in a division.
Team positions are held by the Club. It is up to the Club to nominate which players fill that team.
In the case of a mixed team, the nominated team Captain holds the position.
So, if players miss a round, it is up to their club to arrange where they will play in the next round.
A nominated member of the club is responsible for nominating teams to the Tournament Director before the event.
Club members who cannot form a team are to attempt to form a team with players from other clubs, but not to turn up at registration and expect the League to organise a team for them. See Adrian Clements, SAPL Tournament Director, for any further clarification.
Prospect Pétanque Inc. is a member of Pétanque Federation Australia (PFA). Registered players are eligible to take part in the following competitions. A selection process is applied for
all but the Easter Open.
- PFA International Easter Open
- PFA Interstate Championship
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