Craving Carreaus: Deciphering Signs of a Pétanque Addiction
Here are signs that you may have an addiction to pétanque: Obsessive Thoughts: You're in a deep conversation with someone, discussing the...
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sactownpetanque
- Aug 20
The Elephant's Footprint
In the heart of our club lies an emblem that holds more than just visual significance. The Hmong symbol of the elephant's footprint...
sactownpetanque
- Aug 19
Embracing Solitude
As our club prepares for the upcoming National Singles tournament, some of us discussed the unique challenges of playing as a one person...
sactownpetanque
- Jun 11
Can 10,000 Hours of Practice Unlock Petanque Excellence?
The 10,000-Hour Practice Rule, popularized by Malcolm Gladwell in his book "Outliers," suggests that achieving mastery in any field or...
sactownpetanque
- Jun 7
Unveiling Hidden Gems: Exploring New Destinations Through Local Petanque Connections
Traveling to new (and revisited) destinations is an exciting adventure that opens doors to countless opportunities, including the chance...
sactownpetanque
- Jun 4
The largest pétanque tournament in the world
Imagine this - over 12,000 pétanque players from 27 different countries compete. This is the The Mondial La Marseillaise à Pétanque, a...
sactownpetanque
- Jun 3
We love summer
Ah, summer—the season of warmth, relaxation, and endless possibilities. It's a time when the sun shines brightly, and our spirits soar...
sactownpetanque
- Mar 17
Does size matter?
If we are talking about pétanque boules, then yes and depends. In terms of regulations, there are rules about how heavy and large you...
sactownpetanque
- Mar 6
Something to make you smile :)
Here are some pétanque jokes that will hopefully make you smile. Why did the pétanque player wear sunglasses? Because his balls were too...
sactownpetanque
- Feb 28
Practice kindness
Competition can be exciting and fun, but competition sometimes doesn't bring out the best in people. Unfortunately, most petanquers have...
sactownpetanque
- Feb 25
Best of the best
Who are the best pétanque players in the world? This is a fun question to pose as there are many great players to choose from....
sactownpetanque
- Feb 17
Elements of a good team
Petanque is more often than not a team sport that requires a high degree of cooperation and collaboration among team members. A good team...
sactownpetanque
- Dec 31, 2022
sactownpetanque
- Oct 31, 2022
Pétanque etiquette
If you are new to pétanque or even if you have been playing for years, you may not be aware of some pétanque etiquette. To quote Emily...
sactownpetanque
- Oct 24, 2022
More than just throwing balls in the dirt
At first glance, pétanque appears to be a simple game. We have heard the common line – all you need in pétanque is some dirt and boules...
sactownpetanque
- Oct 17, 2022
2022 is a good year for Sactown Petanque
Sactown members have played hard in 2022, and the year is not over yet. Our club was formed almost a year ago with the mission of playing...
sactownpetanque
- Aug 21, 2022
The thrill of competition (and some good advice)
Some of us in Sactown have traveled near and far to compete. We look for the calendar when it comes out, talk about whom we should hook...
sactownpetanque
- Jun 29, 2022
Pétanque - a universal language
On a recent trip to Portugal, Sactown members Christophe and Michelle wanted to find a place to play pétanque while in Lisbon. They had...
sactownpetanque
- Jun 7, 2022
How do you define community?
To us, we define community as a sense of belonging, a place and concept where we find commonality and shared values. For Sactown...
sactownpetanque
- Mar 14, 2022
Petanque makes us appreciate our planet
Whether it's a sunset that you catch as you prepare to leave the courts or the sound of ocean waves nearby, you will enjoy some of these...
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