Ashill Village Day: Pétanque Competition 2026
Get ready for one of the most competitive events of Village Day… the Ashill Pétanque Tournament!
Held on the Village Hall car park and under the marquee, this is your chance to compete, spectate, and soak up the atmosphere.
📅 Key Dates
🎯 Round One
Sunday 17th May – from 3pm
Monday 18th May – from 7pm
🏆 Quarter Finals
Weds 20th – Fri 22nd May (6pm–8pm)
🥈 Semi Final
Saturday 23rd May – 6pm
🥇 Grand Final
Sunday 24th May – approx. 2pm(after rounders)
➕ Late Entries Welcome
Didn’t sign up yet? No problem!
👉 Turn up Sunday 17th May from 3pm to enter
👉 Pre-round matches may be first to 11 points (timing dependent)
📋 Round One Fixtures
Sunday 17th May
Cider with Rosalie vs Szpekulator
Escargot Champignons vs Bon Voyage
Morts vs Team Harper
Boule-Lingerie vs Boules of Steel
Ball Busters vs The Chairman
The Pirates vs Croisiertistes
Late Entry Rounds
Late Entry Winners vs It’s Only a Game
Monday 18th May
Bogeys on your Bum vs Still Rolling
SpongeBob SquarePants Under the Ocean vs Late Entry Winner / It’s Only a Game
Rules (Ashill Style)
Each player has 2 boules
Matches are first to 11 points
Played as best of 3 ends
Under 12s throw from 4m
Umpires’ decision is final
Bad behaviour = -5 points (you’ve been warned!)
👮 Umpires:
Charlie de Sa (Good Cop)
Nick Coombes (Bad Cop)
Important (and highly encouraged!)
Wear a beret
Add a neck scarf
Enjoy a glass of wine… or fruit juice! 🍷
Results & Scheduling
Quarter final matches can be arranged between teams but must be completed by Friday 22nd May, 8pm.
👉 Please share results on the Ashill Facebook page
Bonne chance!
Whether you’re playing or just watching, expect laughs, competition, and a proper village atmosphere.
