Everyone benefits from participating in a sport or hobby. Pétanque is a sport that will evoke passion, laughter, cheers, focus, skill, and tears of joy when players excel and triumph. Pétanque is the most inclusive game in the world you can play. There is no talk of being overweight, short, disabled, or old. In the world of Pétanque, all these things DON’T MATTER! All equipment is provided. Proper shoes covering the toes must be worn. No sandals will be allowed.

The first session will focus on a brief history and the basic rules of the game. You will learn the proper stance, grip, backswing, and release of the boules (balls). In subsequent sessions, you’ll continue to learn how to control your boules, learn to “read” the courts, and play singles, doubles, and triples. At the end of the four sessions, you will be ready to play socially anywhere. Come join us and have some fun. We cannot be held responsible if you become extremely passionate about this game.

Note that Pétanque will begin on September 10, two weeks prior to UMA Senior College regular start of classes. So it is important that students register for this class when registration opens on September 8.