Today, Rochdale Pétanque was proud to host the Pétanque North West Veterans Doubles Competition.
Seven teams took part in a round-robin format, with each team receiving one bye round. With the pistes selected at random, it was anyone’s guess how the different terrains would suit each player, making for some very interesting and challenging games.
As always, the standard of play was extremely high. The tension in some matches was even higher, as every team battled for each point. There was precision pointing, excellent teamwork and some amazing shooting, with players hitting their targets time after time.
In the end, there could only be three placed teams, with the top two qualifying for the Pétanque England Champion of Champions event at Lordswood Pétanque Club in Kent.
1st place: Ian & François – Rochdale – 5 wins
2nd place: Neil & Paul – Trafford – 4 wins and +30 points
3rd place: Dave & Linda – Rochdale – 4 wins and +14 points
Well done to all the winners and everyone who took part in another fantastic day of competitive pétanque.
A massive congratulations to Ian and François on taking first place, and to both qualifying teams. We wish you the very best of luck at the Champion of Champions!
Thanks to Mike for running the event so smoothy.
