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Once again, our tribute to Diane Klonowski was a full day of fun, friendship, and Pétanque. Play began at 9:30 under the direction of Gail Hawkins. Teams played 2 games in the morning and 3 after lunch. Four teams completed the day with game 6. Tom Robinson and Jessica Lehman played Rickamer Hoover and Rob Trevena for first place. Michelle Commeryas and Pat Schlotzhauer played Dan Dolan and Heidi Davison for second place. #boules #petanque #athensga #competition

After a cold, wet, continuously raining day, Heidi and Tess Whitlock took 2nd in Consolante at the Mid-America Regional Women’s Doubles hosted by our great friends at Carolina Pétanque .

Congratulations to Al Davison who recently passed the FPUSA Regional Umpire test. Al began as one of our club umpires and has shown that he possesses the necessary interpersonal skills, a sense of fairness, and an aptitude for applying the rules of the game. Well done Al!

The Classic City Pétanque Club had 8 players in this past weekend’s FPUSA National tournaments hosted by our good friends at Atlanta Pétanque League We didn’t manage to bring home any medals or money this time, but we had a great time!

The Classic City Pétanque Club had a booth at the 25th Annual International Street Festival in Downtown Athens where club volunteers introduced the game to dozens of Athens residents and international students at the University of Georgia.

Gail Hawkins of the CCPC teamed up with Tom Kane of the Amelia Island Boules Club to take the silver medal at the FPUSA SE Regional Mixed Doubles held in Amelia Island.

The next Classic City Pétanque Board of directors meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, March 19 at noon in the Dean Room at the Spring Hill Suites on Lumpkin Street. Springhill Suites is located at 220 S. Hull Street.

$50 each to the top two players
$10 registration – Contact Rob Trevena to register
Play begins at 9:30AM at Lay Park with 6 games total

Saturday, April 27 our club is hosting a tournament called a Panache. Diane was a founding member of the club, and the tournament is dedicated to her memory. Participation is limited to Classic City Pétanque Club members and invited guests.

There will be a cash prize of $50 each to the two players with the highest score. All money will be paid out to the top 6 players.

Play begins at 9:30AM at Lay Park. Please arrive by 9:00. It will be a fun day of friendly competition. Bring a lunch, a chair, and if you’re so inclined, something to share.

Tournament Director: Gail Hawkins

The Classic City Pétanque Club hosted a class of English as a Second Language students yesterday. We all had an incredibly good time. To our students and visitors, thanks for coming out and playing!