Rain..Rain...go to Spain:
Despite the well more than average rainfall play continued most days. Players kitted themselves for the expected weather and enjoyed the fresh air, the breeze and the camraderie despite the vagaries of the weather. The inclement weather has caused the cancellation of a couple of TY monday mornings, unfortunately.
The Spirit of the IPA Community:
BBC had 20 members who supported our fundraiser for the Irish teams due to play in the Celtic Challenge in Cork next May. The posters says Feb 8th but the weather caused the event to be moved on a week to the 15th. The Eight Irish Teams play against teams from Wales and Scotland in the competition and our generous collection of €280 will help to defray some of their costs.
Tom presented th funraising collection to the President of the IPA, Randeaa 'Papo' Nundram at the IPA AGM on Sat 28th Feb. They were very appreciative of our thoughtful gesture.
Maintenance:
A small crew shaved the piste side of the hedgerow between ourselves and the school. We filled five bags with the clippings and left them to be collected by Fingal operatives. We were conscious of the March deadline and cleared the overhanging briars and thorn-bearing bushes for safety. Thanks to James, Jim, Enda, Sharyon and Pat.
Sharyon has started tending the flower beds adding a few more perennials and compost. Thanks, Sharyon. Feel free to offer assistance.
We've started to pull the weeds and grasses, by hand, off the paths and pistes to ensure we take the roots out before the grit hardens up. Easily done after all the rain. Trying not to use the hoe as that leaves the roots in-situ and guarantees a fresh flush of growth in no time. Hope to get it done over the next couple of weeks. We're also waiting for a continuous dry spell to consider refrreshing the surrounding timbers.
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IPA Fees and Calendar:
Those members wanting to try their hand in IPA Competitions [We had 20 last year] can either Revolut €20 to Tom D or post it in an envelop into the postbox at 17 Verbena Park or by hand to Tom ASAP.. The IPA Calendar is being drawn up currently. Some competitions will have regional qualifiers and others straight finals. Our team selections will be based on performance and/or internal quaifiers among paid-up IPA members.
The possible events are:
Singles; Triples; Doubles; Mixed Doubles; Womens Doubles; Precision Shooting; Celtic Challenge Qualifier; Interclub [ Mixed Team]
Bayside are due to host a couple of competitions in 2026. The members at the IPA AGM were very complimentary of our hosting last year. It is dependent on having the toilets available and volunteers to help run the event.
IPA Singles Final - Weekend of 16th /17th May
IPA National Mixed Doubles - Weekend of 6th /7th June [in conjunction with St Anne's Park]
NB.....David Rolland [Cabinteely] is a qualified Umpire. He has agreed to support the development of Umpires and he will Umpire at some of the national finals. Anyone interested in umpiring in BBC please let me know.
Casual Interclub play over 2026:
We hope to play a number of Home and Away 'friendly' fixtures over the year. As per our AGM decision we will try to accommodate all who wish to play but 'form' and 'stats' will have a bearing on team selections, should we be oversubscribed.
Griffeen [Lucan], Castlebar, Malahide, Waterford, Cavan, Marlay are considerations. Let us know if you have another possibilty.
Rules of Pétanque: [A smaller dose than last month!!]
Article 5, Area of play and terrain rules
Pétanque is played on any surface. However, by the decision of the organising committee or an umpire, the teams may be required to play on a marked and defined terrain.
In this case, the terrain for National Championships and International Competitions, must have the following minimum dimensions: 15 metres long x 4 metres wide. For other competitions, the Federations may permit variations relative to these minimum dimensions, subject to them not being below 12 meters x 3 meters.
A playing area comprises of an indeterminate number of lanes defined by strings, the size of which must not interfere with the course of play.
These strings marking separate lanes are not dead ball lines except for those marking the end of the lane and the exterior of the terrain. When the lanes are placed end to end, the end lines connecting the lanes are dead ball lines.
When the terrains of play are enclosed by barriers, these must be a minimum distance of 1 meter from the exterior line of the playing area.
Games are played to 13 points, with the possibility of leagues and qualifying heats being played to 11 points.
Some competitions can be organised within time limits.
These must always be played within marked lanes and all the lines marking these lanes are dead ball lines.
** Please start to get into the habit of marking the Circle [front edge], the Jack and Boules [if they are close to the edge/end particularly]. If not marked they can't be replaced! Put one of these pegs or an old pen into your kit and keep it with you during games. It can be useful if the player who marks them stays up that end to speed up decisions on 'Who's holding?' though the oppositionare entitled to check!
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