Bastille Day in Sonoma

The Kiwis are just gone and here they go for another party!

But 20 years of petanque is certainly a valid excuse.

Sunday July 13.

<---- Click on the poster for details.

Bastille Day in Sonoma

The Kiwis are just gone and here they go for another party!

But 20 years of petanque is certainly a valid excuse.

Sunday July 13.

<---- Click on the poster for details.

Newcomers in Sonoma

The Newcomers Tournament, with around 140 folks attending, was a tremendous success, we heard. The food, the people, and the atmosphere.
The nice photos are courtesy of Peggy, who came down with a 20-player delegation from Dry Creek!

Needless to say, I love those events, and we can but encourage every club to do something like that once a year. In the beginning of the season preferably, so new adepts have many months to enjoy their new hobby.

Newcomers in Sonoma

The Newcomers Tournament, with around 140 folks attending, was a tremendous success, we heard. The food, the people, and the atmosphere.
The nice photos are courtesy of Peggy, who came down with a 20-player delegation from Dry Creek!

Needless to say, I love those events, and we can but encourage every club to do something like that once a year. In the beginning of the season preferably, so new adepts have many months to enjoy their new hobby.

Newcomers Tournament - Sonoma - June 22

Click on the poster for more details.
Also on VOMP.org

Newcomers Tournament - Sonoma - June 22

Click on the poster for more details.
Also on VOMP.org

Sonoma - NW Regionals

Sunday May 4th:
Here's the last, perfect shot by PJ that clinched the final for Peter Mathis, Michael Cooper & PJ Mallette vs Eric Thiebault, Antonia Chavez & Holly Sammons.
Beautiful day, great atmosphere, great games. More pics to follow soon.



For better quality, go to Youtube and click on "watch in high quality".

Sonoma - NW Regionals

Sunday May 4th:
Here's the last, perfect shot by PJ that clinched the final for Peter Mathis, Michael Cooper & PJ Mallette vs Eric Thiebault, Antonia Chavez & Holly Sammons.
Beautiful day, great atmosphere, great games. More pics to follow soon.



For better quality, go to Youtube and click on "watch in high quality".

Sonoma, CA - Newcomer Tournament

Yesterday was the doubles tournament for "newcomers": a club member + a beginner who has followed the weekly training sessions.
On the left, the senior team - Byron (86) & Vaughn (91) - taking a break, and on the right the winners:
Antonia (who was on the US Team in Grenoble last year) and newcomer Jan (you didn't think you'd get their ages as well - did you?).

Once again: open clinics for newcomers, a great idea.
See our post of May 2nd.

Sonoma, CA - Newcomer Tournament

Yesterday was the doubles tournament for "newcomers": a club member + a beginner who has followed the weekly training sessions.
On the left, the senior team - Byron (86) & Vaughn (91) - taking a break, and on the right the winners:
Antonia (who was on the US Team in Grenoble last year) and newcomer Jan (you didn't think you'd get their ages as well - did you?).

Once again: open clinics for newcomers, a great idea.
See our post of May 2nd.