Competition Calendar 2026
Event Date | Competition Name | Type | Level | Location |
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28th March | Big C | Pairs | Open | The Cottage |
4th April | Gin Trap | Pairs | Open | Bob Carter Centre |
19th April | International Womens Day Pairs | Pairs | Open | Diss Waveney PC |
25th April | Russel Harris Fun Pairs | Pairs | Open | St Faith Petanque Club |
2nd May | Spring Triples | Triples | Open | The Cottage |
9th May | Norfolk vs. Suffolk Costal | County Match | Norfolk League Players | The Cottage |
10th May | Inter-Regional qualifiers (1st round) | Triples | Anglia License | 51 PC, Great Ellingham |
31st May | Inter-Regional qualifiers (2nd round) | Triples | Anglia License | East Norfolk PC, Lingwood |
6th June | Gold Cup | Pairs | Open | The Cottage |
13th June | Bob Bruce Pairs | Pairs | Open | 51, Gt Ellingham |
21st June | Circle in the sand | Pairs | Open | Bacton / Walcott Beach |
21st June | APA Over 55’s Pairs | Pairs | Anglia License | British Sugar, Bury St Edmunds |
28th June | Prime Pairs | Pairs | Open | Bob Carter Centre |
1st July | Andre Conan Melee | Melee | Open | The Cottage |
5th July | Inter-Regional qualifiers (3rd round) | Triples | Anglia License | British Sugar, Bury St Edmunds |
12th July | APA Shooting competition | Shooting | Anglia License | Diss Waveney PC |
18th July | Urquhart Trophy | Pairs | Open | St Faith Petanque Club |
19th July | APA Singles Championship | Single | Anglia License | St Faith Petanque Club |
25th July | Kath Watts Pairs | Pairs | Open | The Cottage |
2nd August | APA Pairs Championship | Pairs | Anglia License | The Cottage |
8th August | East Norfolk Open Pairs | Pairs | Open | ENPC, Lingwood Village hall |
9th August | East Norfolk Open Triples | Triples | Open | ENPC, Lingwood Village hall |
15th August | Nine boule triples | Triples | Open | St Faith Petanque Club |
22nd August | APA Adult / Junior | Pairs | Anglia License | St Faith Petanque Club |
5th September | Norman Guest Pairs | Pairs | Open | The Cottage |
5 & 6th September | Inter Regionals Weekend | Triples | Anglia License | Weston Super Mare |
13th September | APA Triples Championship | Triples | Anglia License | East Norfolk PC, Lingwood |
20th September | Fixed Coche open pairs | Pairs | Open | Bob Carter Centre |
27th September | Charity Pairs | Pairs | Open | Bob Carter Centre |
3rd October | Thondyke Cup (Ladies Event) | Melee | Open | The Cottage |
7th October | Glanville Memorial Cup | Melee | Open | The Cottage |
For more information about any competition, please contact Coach@Norwich-petanque.co.uk
We understand that competitions might seem overwhelming for new members, so here’s a quick guide:
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Open – Suitable for all players, including beginners.
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Anglia License Required – Ideal for those who have played in the League for a year or two and are ready for a new challenge.
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Petanque England License Required – Best for players who have participated in Anglia competitions for a year or two and want to take the next step.
Coach’s Recommendation: Competitions are a fantastic way to improve your skills—you don’t always have to win to learn! We highly encourage you to try some new competitions this year.
If you know of any other competitions that may interest our members, please contact Mark Bell at Coach@Norwich-petanque.co.uk.