FPUSA MEMERSHIP & BOULE PISTES

Brooklyn Boule is this year, attempting to gather enough memberships to apply for the Federation of Petanque of the United States of America. To do this we need committed players, in Brooklyn or any of the five Boroughs, to join Brooklyn Boule and see that it becomes a world wide recognised club. The affiliation with the FPUSA will not only allow us to play Internationally but also have the support and security of a governing body of Petanque in America.


There have been "discussions" about uniting New York Petanque players from all the satellite clubs of the central "La Boule New Yorkaise", amalgamating all New York petanque clubs under one umbrella, thus making inter-borough games more available and bringing together, yet still keeping their individuality's and uniqueness. But alas until this happens we must do what we can to play as much Petanque as possible and shake the hands of all that we meet.


Brooklyn Pistes:


I have found a site in McCarren park, where I think would be a perfect place to have, Brooklyn's first public Pistes, made. Hopefully these ideas will find their way to the parks department and we can get to work on making this dream a reality. There is an tree-lined stretch of land just between the tennis courts and the Automotive High School, that is rarely used by anyone. It is nicely tucked away from the onslaught of flying projectiles that we are bombarded with under the oaks. Yet still very much a part of the park. And what with the growth and pending clean up of Berry Street, this little niche has the potential of being a very popular spot for Petanque players from all over the city. Please feel free to comment with your suggestions and help support the endeavor......