Competitions
There are several types of competition either run by Prospect Pétanque or in which we compete.
Competitions take place each month, on a Saturday or Sunday (see Calendar for details).
These events are open to all and attract up to 120 players. Trophies and prizes are given for winners, runners-up and consolante.
These are competitions usually run by one of our sponsors, where members of Prospect Pétanque compete against each other in fun, friendly atmosphere. Some Club Competition days are open to non-members and members of other South Australian pétanque clubs as well.
Prospect Pétanque Inc. is a member of the South Australian Pétanque League. Members may compete in the SAPL Interclub competition (6-8 rounds) within South Australia.
All cup results are published in the local Messenger newspaper, the Advertiser and on this website.
Prospect Pétanque members with current Pétanque Australia membership are eligible for selection as players in the SA State Training Squad - see details
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 (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
|
round V
|
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 II 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 |
|
|
| 11th & 12th |
3 |
|
|
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 Australia (PA). Registered players are eligible to take part in the following competitions. A selection process is applied for
all but the Easter Open.
- PA International Easter Open
- PA Interstate Championship
- PA Australian National Triples Championship
09Mar08 Latest documentation
In a joint venture between the Valley Petanque Club, Boules by The Lake PC and the Newcastle Petanque Club, this year's Australian Open will be held at Beresfield in the state of New South Wales.
Valley Pétanque Club Google Map
An urban village in the greater Newcastle area, Beresfield offers direct access to rural regions and wetlands off the New England Highway.
History
Beresfield and Tarro are often described as twin towns. The district remained rural until the 1920’s when it was divided and offered for residential sale in a division named Beresford. It was renamed Beresfield when the local train station changed the name to avoid confusion with a similar suburb.
The development of the area was slow until after WWII when Newcastle workers began looking for cheap land. The area became part of the City of Newcastle in 1938.
Today, the area continues to offer cheap housing which is ageing but can be redeveloped. The area is well located for employment in the near Industrial Park, south of the highway, and the Steggles factory at Sandgate.
Beresfield is located to the north west of the centre of Newcastle (30-40mins drive). The suburb is situated off the New England Highway, near the Hexham wetlands, and off the main road to Maitland.
According to the 2001 census data the combined population of the Beresfield and Tarro area is 4,586 with 1,887 dwellings.
Beresfield is within a short day trip from the coastal and fishing resorts of Port Stephens, Morpeth, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie and the wine delights of the Hunter Valley vineyards.
Sport and Recreation Facilities
Beresfield has an 11 hole golf course as well as swimming, tennis and oval facilities located in Lindsay Memorial Park. Also accessible is the Tarro Recreation Area. Go to parks and playgrounds for more information about sport and recreation facilities in Newcastle (Newcastle council web site).
Transport Options
Beresfield, as the town of Tarro, has a train station that provides access to the inner city. The New England Highway also provides access to all areas of Newcastle. Otherwise fly in and out of Newcastle easily or just ...jive down the Highway.
Shops
The Beresfield and Tarro area has its commercial centre on Lawson Avenue providing a small number of mixed businesses.
More details about the competition itself will be available soon.
Useful links:
http://coastshop.com.au/towns/nsw/Beresfield.htm
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/nsw/huntervalley/cessnock/travel-
guides/Destinations/beresfield
http://www.communityguide.com.au/suburb.cfm?/beresfield-2322/
and its location on Google Maps:
Valley Pétanque Club Google Map
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