2023 Archive
Welcome to the 'Chiller Thriller' Competition, Winter 2023
Lymington Petanque Club Members’ Winter 'Chiller Thriller' Championship 2023-2024
-- The Rules --
1. The first named in each match pair is responsible for arranging the match.
2. The matches can be played at any time and on any day of the month of that round.
3. The exception to rule 2 is that the final must be played on a club day Tuesday.
4. Matches must be completed by the end of their match round month.
5. Results of matches to be sent to Alec.
6. If desired, two practice ends can be played before the start of the match.
7. Substitutes are not permitted.
8. No string vests to be worn on the terrain.
9. Hip flasks containing brandy, rum etc. allowed on the terrain if temperature below 10ºC.
10. Decisions of the organiser are final but can be influenced with a £50 note.
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The two finalists, Marion Budgett and Pat Quirke, met 'head to head' on Tuesday 9th April. Competition organiser, Alec Martel was on hand to ensure fair play and to award the trophy to the winner
....and the winner is Pat Quirke
The Summer Social 2023
The theme for the Summer Social this year was Italy and all things Italian. Red, green and white were the colours for the day and a number of members decided to dress up for the occasion including a couple of elderly venetian gondoliers!!
The weather was not quite as warm as last year but Valpolichella wine, Prosecco fizz and Moretti beers was flowing freely to help down a superb range of foods provided by members including biscotti, grissini bread sticks, a variety of cheeses including dolcelatte, sun dried tomato's and pesto sauce and olives.
To cap off a fine day and to help the digestion, a series of games were played including the popular (if not a bit messy), 'Hit the Egg' competition, the 'Between the Lines' and the 'High Jump'. All good practice exercises for the Petanque player [ see below the purpose and objectives of the games ]
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Summer 2023
The first Open Championship for members was held this summer with all games played on the Emsworth Road terrain. The final was played on 22nd August between Ruth Cornwall and John White and it turned out to be a classic game. John took an early lead and appeared to be heading for a convincing win but Ruth maintained her concentration and applied pressure at key stages in the game and eventually ran out winner scoring 13 - 11.
An excellent match watched by an appreciative crowd.
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Ruth Cornwall is presented with the Open Championship trophy by Alec Martel (last years Club Secretary) and a bottle of French Red wine!!
John White and Ruth Cornwall, the 2023 finalists
Lymington versus New Milton, Emsworth Road, 21st July 2023
Lymington played host to a team from New Milton on 21st July at the club's home terrain in Emsworth Road. Following a trouncing of Muscliff last time out, Lymington felt sure that they could get the better of New Milton.
Both sides started as they meant business but it wasn't long before Lymington realised they were up against a stronger side. Of the five matches played, Lymington were only able to win one and the final score was 4-1.
A great time was had by all and we all look forward to a return match at Fawcett Fields
For the record the scores were:-
Triples:
Lymington 'A' (Ruth Cornwall/John Skerry/John White) 11
New Milton 'A' (Graham/Neil) 13
Lymington 'B' (Mike Harrison/Ron Humphreys/Pat Quirke) 4
New Milton 'B' (Colin/Nick/Richard) 13
Doubles:
Lymington 'C' (John Skerry/John White) 13
New Milton 'C' (Colin/Nick) 7
Lymington 'D' (Ruth Cornwall/Pat Quirke) 11
New Milton 'D' (Graham/Jon) 13
Lymington 'E' (Mike Harrison/Sheilagh Humphreys) 5
New Milton 'E' (Neil/Sue) 13
