City of Bath Pétanque Club
Newsletter No 11. March 2016
A word from the Editor
Diana is not well, we wish her a speedy recovery .The season is about to start Saturday with the first Melee of the season , Monday club nights starts together with the Brunel League .The singles ladder starts and coaching from our team commences please get the benefit of some tuition.
An exciting time for the club members to enjoy the game in hopefully sunshine.
Your new committee is listed here please ask them about any club issues they will be happy to help.
You do not need to have a Facebook account to view the club’s facebook page,
https://www.facebook.com/bathboules
Coaching
The coaching team have put together a programme over 10 weeks. If you wish to take part please be at Larkhall for 7pm.
Beginners every other week.
April
4th – Beginners/Basics
11th – Skills Assessment 1
18th – Skills assessment 2 for those missing 1 & Beginners
25th – Lobbing/Channel Pointing/Shunting
May
2nd – Bank holiday, no coaching
9th – Shooting & Beginners
16th – Shooting Revision /Side spin
23rd – Tactics & Beginners
30th – Bank holiday, no coaching
June
6th – Skills Assessment.
Monday Club Nights: start on April 4th, 7pm, Larkhall.
Coaching is available from 7 to 7.45 for those who want it, but please be on time.
Please bring friends and family – plenty of space for youngsters and there will always be coaches on duty.
Notes from the AGM
The minutes are on the website www.bathboules.co.uk
Your new committee:
Diana Lockwood – Chair
Sally Woodward – Secretary
Cary Bush – Treasurer
Mark Gilbert – Team Manager
Mike Woodward – Website Manager
Mary Bradridge – Catering Manager
Terry Basson – Facebook
Diane Greenaway
Eileen Anderton
The new club rules will be reviewed by a sub group and all members will be asked to comment. An EGM to approve will be held at an early date.
Financially the club is sound.
Website
The website is now updated with current news and events. If you have any comments please contact Mike Woodward the website manager.
Team Manager Notes
The singles ladder will start in April and runs through to September. It is a fun competition, open to everyone, and not too demanding. Email Mark if you would like to enter: mgbath_uk@yahoo.co.uk.
Events
April
CoBPC Singles ladder starts
2nd Melee 1.45 at Larkhall
4th Monday Club nights Start, 7pm
10th Race to Hayling at LSC
23rd Race to Hayling at Red Bull
23rd Melee 1.45 Queen Square with Alkmaar visitors
24th Spring Open Competition at Larkhall
May
CoBPC Doubles Competition during the month
Newsletter Editor: don@grimes.org.uk
Next edition: April 16th