City of Bath Pétanque Club
Newsletter No 12. April 2016
A word from The Chair
It is good to be back playing again, and really great to see so many members playing at LSC and in Queen Square.
We are looking forward to welcoming members of L’Autre Chemin Club Alkmaar to the melee in Queen Square on 23rd and the Spring Open competition on 24th.
Charlcombe Lane is closed 18th April to 13th May for toads
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
11th – Skills Assessment 1, Rained OFF
18th – Skills assessment 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 have now started: 7pm at Larkhall. Coaching available from 7.00 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.
Next Committee meeting April 27th
Please send any requests for discussion to Sally Woodward: mikewoodward53@talktalk.net
AGM Correction: members will be consulted on the club’s legal entity then the club rules will be reviewed by a working group. An EGM will be called to discuss and vote on the new rules
The AGM minutes will be sent to members.
Website
Website www.bathboules.co.uk
The website is now updated with current news and events. Many thanks to Mike and Jeremy for their work on this. If you have any comments please let Mike know: mikewoodward53@talktalk.net
Team Manager Notes
Singles ladder:
This is now in the club hut. Put your name and phone number on a card on the bottom of the ladder and start by challenging one or two above.
The Club Doubles competition starts in May, send your entry to mgbath_uk@yahoo.co.uk.
Rules will be on the website. Entry fees to Mark.
Events
April
CoBPC Singles ladder starts (open to all).
23rd – Race to Hayling at Red Bull
23rd – Melee 1.45 Queen Square with Alkmaar visitors (open to all)
24th – Spring Open Competition at Larkhall
May
CoBPC Doubles Competition starts (open to all).
5th – BTBL starts 7pm
14th – Melee 1.45 Larkhall (open to all)
22nd – GWR Doubles & GWR Juniors 09.30 Larkhall (open to all)
28th – EPA Singles ISCA Exeter
29th – EPA Doubles ISCA Exeter
30th – EPA Mixed doubles ISCA Exeter
All EPA & GWR events are open to our members
Where/When We Meet:
Larkhall
Saturdays – 10.00 to 12.00
Monday Club Night – 7.00 to 9.00
Tuesdays – 10.00 to 12.00
Queen Square
Wednesdays 11.00 to 1pm
Newsletter Editor: don@grimes.org.uk
Next edition: May 1st