In accordance with the new regulations, Croydon Petanque Club is now closed until (at least) December 3rd. Club sessions will not be taking place during this period.
Covid Cup Report
16 members of CPC got together yesterday (Sunday) to play a socially distanced, but very enjoyable and competitive “Covid Cup” Drawn Pairs event at Ashburton Park. The pistes had been set up with 2 very wide lanes on each, giving plenty of room for players in each game. For extra safety, games in each group […]
An excellent 2nd place at the London Cup!
The Croydon team of Linda Greenwood, John Desbottes, Steve Gorman, Gary Greenman, Robin Reid, and Richard Scrimshaw finished as runners up in the London Cup yesterday, September 13th. Our final score was 31 points out of a maximum of 45. We won 4 out of the 5 matches, losing just 2 games – the doubles […]
London Cup “Light” to go ahead.
London Petanque Club have confirmed that this year’s, much reduced, version of this annual competition will take place on September 13th. We are pleased to confirm that Croydon Petanque Club will be sending a team of 5 to take part.
Club Sessions Restarting
Following a review of the test sessions we have held over the last 3 weeks, the committee have decided that our full schedule of sessions can be restarted. The first regular session will be on Friday August 28th. These will be open to paid up members only who have confirmed their acceptance of, and willingness […]
Club Sessions
The committee have decided to run some test Club sessions to assess their feasability. These will be held at 1 p.m. an Fridays and 10 a.m. on Sundays and will be open to paid up club members only. A committee member will attend each session and will take the names of participants, for track and […]
Coronavirus – Updated advice from Petanque England – June 4th
Petanque England has issued new playing guidance: COVID-19 UPDATE: PLAY SAFE GUIDELINES – RETURN TO RESTRICTED PLAY The Government has further eased restrictions from Monday 1st June around some activities, and these have implications for the playing of our sport. We are not making recommendations as to whether any individual should or should not return to playing,everyone must […]
Coronavirus – Updated advice from Petanque England – May 12th
Following the updated position by HM Government, Petanque England have revised their advice for play. This can be viewed by clicking on this link. Our position is unchanged and the club remains closed until further notice.
Mark Barlow – April 16th
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of CPC member Mark Barlow, at 8 p.m. last night. He had been in hospital being treated for the Coronavirus but regrettably was not able to overcome it. A truly sad loss and I know you will join us in sending our thoughts […]
Club Statement on Covid-19 – March 17th
Following the recent advice from the Government on Social Distancing and from Petanque England that a suspension of playing activities should be implemented, your Committee has reluctantly decided that all activities of the Club will be suspended forthwith, initially until 31st May. As we are sure you will appreciate, we have not taken this decision […]
