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Joining a club, starting a league, running an event, building a court and where to play across the US. 8 articles.

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Clubs

What a night at Carreau Club is like

Carreau Club in Brooklyn: 13 pétanque courts, nine of them indoors, walk-ins welcome, a free Friday beginners tournament and what a court costs.

4 min read
Clubs

How to get liability insurance for a pétanque club

How a pétanque club gets liability cover: FPUSA, Pétanque Québec, Pétanque Canada and Mexico terms, what a parks department checks and the steps to take.

8 min read
Clubs

How to organize a community pétanque event

Plan a community pétanque event that runs on time: how many courts you need, which format fits your team count, time limits, check-in and promotion.

4 min read
Clubs

How to start a pétanque league

Start a pétanque league that lasts: pick a format for your team count, write a one-page rulebook, book courts, recruit players and affiliate with FPUSA.

4 min read
Clubs

How to build a backyard pétanque court

Build a backyard pétanque court that drains and plays true: how much space you need, three builds from rope lines to layered gravel, borders and quantities.

4 min read
Clubs

Pétanque for team building and client events

Plan a pétanque team-building or client event: courts per group size, gear, a rotating format that keeps everyone playing, a ten-minute lesson and hosting tips.

4 min read
Clubs

Ten places to play pétanque in the United States

Ten US pétanque destinations worth a trip, from the oldest West Coast club in Golden Gate Park to the Amelia Island Open, with when to go and who to contact.

3 min read
Clubs

How to join a pétanque club in the US or Canada

How to find and join a pétanque club in the US or Canada: where to look, what a first visit is like, what membership involves and what to do without a club.

3 min read

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