Discover more about this unique club, built for you, one boule at a time.
Trafford Pétanque was started in 2016 by two Pétanque enthusiasts.
In 2017, we officially registered with Pétanque England. We believe in developing this great inclusive sport of pétanque in Trafford, in order for all to enjoy.
We are also affilated with Petanque North West, the organisation responsible for the development of the sport in the North West of England.
Unlike many sports, we play 52 weeks a year. Additionally, Trafford Pétanque covers it's own maintenance costs for the public facility within Victoria Park, Stretford.
Our team is made up of people from all ages and background as we stand for inclusivity. We are also known for having a #ballsout attitude.
The positives & the negatives
Some sports are struggling to attract new players. However, pétanque is bucking the trend in Trafford with membership running strong each year.
Our members come from diverse age groups, as pétanque is a sport for all ages, allowing both young players and seniors to enjoy the game together.
Membership cost is very low compared to other sports clubs. For example, Tennis £100-300 (salfordjournal.co.uk) & Golf £900 (www.englandgolf.org).
In a four hour period of playing you can potentially reach your recommended daily exercise limit in steps & squats.
Players from Trafford participated in the world's biggest pétanque competition, La Mondiale La Marseillaise. The event features over 14,000 players from around the world, in a straight knockout format.
Although we are still waiting for our Sky Sports debut, our team has received press coverage and even done TV interviews.
pistes in Trafford compared to over 50 in the borough of Kirkless in Yorkshire, placing Trafford in a disadvantaged position. We have to come together to change that.
Our club constitution is publicly available. It outlines how we do things for the benefit of the club and more importantly, the community. Pétanque is all about equality, were everybody should feel welcome.
Download our Constitution