Atlanta Pétanque League

Yesterday we hosted an amazing Community Pétanque Tournament with the French American chamber of Commerce, with a fantastic turnout from players across the - Atlanta Pétanque League.
From experienced competitors to people trying pétanque for the very first time, the mix of skill levels and personalities is exactly what makes these events so much fun. Lots of laughter, friendly competition, and great energy all day long.
And yes… we even kept playing through the rain ☔️
Somehow it made the whole experience even more memorable.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to play, support, and share the spirit of the game.

This is what community looks like.Thanks to Stephane Defrance, Eric Nicolas, Pascale Galinier & the APL players that came to play. Great organization!!!

❤️ Valentine’s Tournament Results.
A Fun Day Filled With LOVE!

The courts were buzzing with great matches, big smiles, and plenty of heart. Congratulations to our bracket champions:

💘 1st Place – Bracket 1
Sylvain Lehoux / Myriam Chedouteau

💘 1st Place – Bracket 2
Nico Philippe / Cathy Philippe

💘 1st Place – Bracket 3
Peter Gibson / Isabelle Gibson

St. Patrick’s Tournament Results.
What a Fun Day!
The competition was full of great energy, friendly rivalry, and plenty of St. Paddy’s luck.
Congratulations to all our winners:
🏆 1st Place – Bracket 1
Argentina Lamas / Dan Dolan / Frosty Sabo
🏆 1st Place – Bracket 2
Andre Larmet / Michel Gwinner / Jimmy Flour
🏆 1st Place – Bracket 3
Cori Jakubiak / Denise Honea / Michael Greenwood
🌟 Best of the Very Last
Pascale Galinier / Babeth Marchal / Isabelle Gibson

January Petanque Tournament was a blast !!!
Congratulations to:
ERIC & KEVIN
YVES & ANDRE
FROSTY & MICHEL

And to the braves who played in the cold.

September Challenge Recap
What a fun and spirited day! Twenty teams battled it out under sunny skies, with a great mix of newcomers and returning players we hadn’t seen in a while. The afternoon brought five exciting Concours, each one fiercely competitive and full of good vibes.
🏆 Congratulations to our Champions 🏆
Concours A: Laurent & Gary
Concours B: Kevin & Eric
Concours C: Régis & Vladia
Concours D: Thomas & Abbey
Concours E: Babeth & Christine
Bravo to all participants for making this event such a memorable one. Until next time, allez les boules!

The August Challenge was a resounding success!
The overcast skies and light drizzle created the perfect ambiance for pétanque.
Congratulations to our winners:
Laurent & Gary took 3rd place, the dynamic duo André & Xavier claimed 2nd, and the unstoppable Kevin & Michel secured 1st place.
Bravo to all participants for making it such a memorable day!

In August, APL had the pleasure of welcoming members of the Alliance Française for a lively introduction to the game. It was a fantastic day filled with energy and enthusiasm—thank you all for joining us and making it memorable! Alliance Française d'Atlanta

Last weekend’s pétanque gathering was more than just a monthly challenge, it was a vibrant Solstice celebration that brought together friendly competition and fresh faces!

With the Triplette format in full swing, teams rolled into action under the warm summer sun, capturing that easygoing spirit of the season.

A round of applause to our top teams:
• 🥇 1st Place: Frosty | Honor | Yves – flawless teamwork and finesse!
• 🥈 2nd Place: Laurent | Thomas | Gary – strategy and spirit rolled into one.
• 🥉 3rd Place: Regis | Victor | Elizabeth – a strong finish and great camaraderie.

And let's not forget our ever-smiling Best of Last: Jennifer | Jay | Bob, keeping the vibes high and the laughter flowing!

The tournament was also a warm welcome to new members, who jumped right in and brought fresh energy to the courts.

Whether you came to win or just to throw a few boules and soak in the sunshine, thank you for making the day memorable.

APL vs. AVL Annual Cup Challenge 2025

Atlanta Petanque League won it’s second consecutive Club Cup Challenge two weeks ago in Asheville, NC with a solid showing from top to bottom. The format for the tournament was mixed triples with 8 APL teams playing 8 AVL teams 1 time each. Winning teams would earn 1 point for their respective clubs and point differentials were kept in case of a tie.
The Challenge was hosted this year by AVL at locally renown French Restaurant Rendezvous. Rendezvous has 8 very challenging, very fast but consistent courts that favors pointing over shooting. In the first APL vs. AVL challenge APL took the trophy by a very slim 1 game margin, however, this year APL widened that margin to 10 games. The APL team of Frosty Sabo, Joyce Keeton and Jacqueline Vergez led the way with 6 overall wins, followed by the team of Kevin Tull, Pascale Galinier and Yvonne Law also with 6 wins. Eric Nicolas, Thomas and Abby Brettschneider had a very strong showing with 5 wins and rounding out the top 4 with 5 wins was the team of Andrew Rausch, Jay and Jennifer Williamson. The scoreboard might be a little deceiving as the AVL teams put up a strong fight with several of our match victories coming by just 1 point.
The competition was fierce but the weekend was highlighted by the wonderful hospitality and comradery of the Asheville club. Everyone was very welcoming and it was a great chance to spend some time getting to know them a little bit better, enjoy some rosé and have some fun which is the real reason why we play this game. Looking forward to next year, we cannot rest on our laurels, so get out there and play some Petanque so we can make it 3 in a row!

May 2025 - Double Formed Challenge
What an incredible weekend we had at the Double Formed Challenge, full of energy, excitement, and great company!
Huge congratulations to all our participants, and an extra shoutout to our winning duos:

🥇 Group 1: Frosty & Yves 🥇 Group 2: Cyrille & Michel 🥇 Group 3: Thomas & Tim G. 🥇 Group 4: Eric G. & Christine 🥇 Group 5: Babeth & Antoine

The competition was fierce, the vibes were high, and the sun was shining on all the fun. Let’s keep the games going and the laughter rolling. Who’s ready for the next challenge?