Welsh Pétanque Association Explained

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]}

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Governing Bodies of Sport-Sports Council for Wales . . 2007 . 2009-07-23 . Sport Wales Chwaraeon Cymru website . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081015213305/http://www.sports-council-wales.org.uk/grants-funding/funding/list-of-bodies . October 15, 2008 .
2. Web site: Welsh Pétanque Association (WPA) The National Governing Body for the sport of. Welsh Pétanque Association. 2009. 2009-07-15. Welsh Pétanque Association website.
3. Web site: WPA - Welsh Cup Competition. Welsh Pétanque Association. 2009. 2009-07-15. Welsh Pétanque Association website.
4. Web site: WPA - Competitions. Welsh Pétanque Association. 2009. 2009-07-15. Welsh Pétanque Association website.
5. Web site: WPA - Contact the WPA. Welsh Pétanque Association. 2008. 2009-07-15. Welsh Pétanque Association website.
6. Web site: WPA - Affiliated Clubs. Welsh Pétanque Association. 2009. 2009-07-15. Welsh Pétanque Association website.