Sunriver Pétanque Club

Welcome to the Sunriver Pétanque Club. We are a group that welcomes all skill levels, whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned pro.

Our regular play, usually April through October, is on Thursdays and Sundays at Mary McCallum Park in Sunriver. During spring and fall, play begins at 1:00 pm. During warmer summer weather play begins at 10:00 am.

Come join us and play this great social game! Check out our Blog Feed on this site for news and reviews of past events.

Get in touch with us through the “Contact” page or email us at srpetanque@gmail.com with your full name and phone number.

What is Pétanque?

Pétanque, pronounced “Pay-tonk”, one of Europe’s most popular outdoor games, is a cousin of both horseshoes and the Italian bowling game “bocce”.

How do I play?

The object of the game is to toss or roll a number of hollow steel balls (boules) as close as possible to a small wooden target ball (cochonnet). Teams take turns, throwing one or more boules until their boule is closest to the cochonnet. When all of the boules are thrown, 1 or more points are awarded to one team for each boule closer to the cochonnet than their opponent’s nearest boule.

What do I need?

The only equipment needed are boules, a cochonnet (or jack) and a place to play. we have equipment for you to use.

Wander over to Mary McCallum Park on Thursdays and Sundays to learn how to play this great game. Note the park is for homeowners and their guests. If you are guest and need assistance entering the park. Please call Gary Bigham at 425 503-4901 or Paul Brennan at 503 201-5939.

Rules are easy and you can start playing right away. No equipment necessary.