Class division
➢ No
Division
No division into age classes.
Game model
1. Petanque is a sport in which:
a) 2 players play against 2 players – Doubles. Each player uses three boules.
b) 3 players play against 3 players – Triples. Each player uses two boules.
2. The game is played on any ground with dimensions 4 m x 15 m.
Variation down to 3 m x 12 m is allowable.
Matches
1. The tournament will be held under the ABC Pool/CUP system to even out differences in strength
between the participating teams. (see general information Sports disciplines – point 5
Tournament planning – page 25).
2. a) The double/triple which has won the most games is the winner.
b) The double/triple is ranked in each pool on points, so that the double/triple with most points
is no. 1 and the next best team is no. 2 etc.
* If 2 doubles/triples are tied, the games they have played together decide the result.
* If the teams are still tied, the team with the biggest difference between games won and games
lost and then the biggest score, is the winner.
Playing time
1. The game is generally played up to 13 points, but pool games may be played to 11 points (50
minutes maximum per game in pools).
Rules
1. Unless otherwise specified, the rules of the International Petanque Federation apply.
2. Even a referee must apply the international rules.
3. Detailed game rules are published in the tournament programme
