The Welsh Pétanque Association (Welsh: Cymdeithas Pétanque Cymru) (WPA) (established 2004) is the governing body for the sport of pétanque in Wales. The WPA is affiliated to the Confédération Européenne de Pétanque (CEP) and the Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FIPJP). It aims to promote the sport's development for all people in Wales. The Welsh Pétanque Association organises competition at national and international level, including League and National Competitions and the Welsh Cup for Clubs—the winning club qualifying for the EuroCup (European Cup for Clubs)—and is responsible for the selection of the Wales national squads, who compete in international events including the Celtic Challenge, European Championships and World Championships.[1][2][3][4]

The WPA has 13 registered clubs. The Welsh Pétanque Association is based at Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Governing Bodies of Sport-Sports Council for Wales". Sport Wales Chwaraeon Cymru website. Sport Wales. 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
  2. ↑ "Welsh Pétanque Association (WPA) The National Governing Body for the sport of". Welsh Pétanque Association website. Welsh Pétanque Association. 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
  3. ↑ "WPA - Welsh Cup Competition". Welsh Pétanque Association website. Welsh Pétanque Association. 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
  4. ↑ "WPA - Competitions". Welsh Pétanque Association website. Welsh Pétanque Association. 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
  5. ↑ "WPA - Contact the WPA". Welsh Pétanque Association website. Welsh Pétanque Association. 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
  6. ↑ "WPA - Affiliated Clubs". Welsh Pétanque Association website. Welsh Pétanque Association. 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2009.


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