Our next match in the Deben Division of the Suffolk Coastal Petanque League is this Sunday, May 4th, at home to Suivre Les Boule Playford, starting at approximately 10.30am.
We will be using the Mill Inn this time around for our pre and post match refreshments.
Team Line Up (Currently) : Jimmy Robinson (Captain), Tina Robinson, Simon Fletcher, Lewis Fletcher
All spectators are welcome to cheer the teams on.
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Sunday, 20 April 2008
League season starts with a draw
2008 Suffolk Coastal Petanque League - Deben Division
Sunday 20th April at home versus Hollesley Shepherd & Dog
Team: Simon Fletcher, Lewis Fletcher, Roger Baxter, Richard Newman
The team started the new league season Sunday morning with a home match against Hollesley Shepherd & Dog, and whilst the mist cleared over the duration of the mornings match, to reveal clear blue skies and the welcome appearance of the sun, Aldeburgh put in a good showing in their opening league fixture.
With unavailability keeping Jimmy & Tina Robinson out of the team, vice captain Simon paired himself with Lewis whilst Roger and Richard formed the other opening pair. In the early stages of Simons game, Aldeburgh found themselves 7-1 down after 5 ends but with Simon taking over the pointing from Lewis saw the Aldeburgh pair pull it around to finish with a 13-8 win to put Aldeburgh 1-0 up in the match.
In the other game Roger & Richard had stormed to a 12-3 lead but then the Hollesley pair staged an amazing comeback to sneak the vital point to win 13-12 and make the match score 1-1 overall at that stage.
Under League rules no pair can be paired up again so this time Simon combined with Roger whilst Richard and Lewis formed the other double. Good pointing by Roger gave Aldeburgh the upper hand for most of the game and finally secured a 13-4 win, making it 2-1 to Aldeburgh and therefore the final game was to be the decider between drawing or winning.
The Hollesley captain was proving to be a difficult opponent and near the end of the game the visitors lead 12-9, then Aldeburgh pulled 2 back to make it 11-12. Everything rested probably on the next end and whilst Aldeburgh had some decent boules close, Hollesley just had one better and resulted in a 13-11 victory for the Shepherd & Dog.
So overall a 2-2 draw which isnt a bad result but Aldeburgh scored 49 points out of the possible maximum of 52, so three more points would have seen a 4-0 home win rather than honours even.
Great credit must be given to Hollesley who hadnt played anywhere else other than their own car park but despite them not knowing what to expect, they put up a terrific fight in their first match and deserved the draw on the day.
Next match Sunday May 4th at home to Suivre Les Boule Playford
Sunday 20th April at home versus Hollesley Shepherd & Dog
Team: Simon Fletcher, Lewis Fletcher, Roger Baxter, Richard Newman
The team started the new league season Sunday morning with a home match against Hollesley Shepherd & Dog, and whilst the mist cleared over the duration of the mornings match, to reveal clear blue skies and the welcome appearance of the sun, Aldeburgh put in a good showing in their opening league fixture.
With unavailability keeping Jimmy & Tina Robinson out of the team, vice captain Simon paired himself with Lewis whilst Roger and Richard formed the other opening pair. In the early stages of Simons game, Aldeburgh found themselves 7-1 down after 5 ends but with Simon taking over the pointing from Lewis saw the Aldeburgh pair pull it around to finish with a 13-8 win to put Aldeburgh 1-0 up in the match.
In the other game Roger & Richard had stormed to a 12-3 lead but then the Hollesley pair staged an amazing comeback to sneak the vital point to win 13-12 and make the match score 1-1 overall at that stage.
Under League rules no pair can be paired up again so this time Simon combined with Roger whilst Richard and Lewis formed the other double. Good pointing by Roger gave Aldeburgh the upper hand for most of the game and finally secured a 13-4 win, making it 2-1 to Aldeburgh and therefore the final game was to be the decider between drawing or winning.
The Hollesley captain was proving to be a difficult opponent and near the end of the game the visitors lead 12-9, then Aldeburgh pulled 2 back to make it 11-12. Everything rested probably on the next end and whilst Aldeburgh had some decent boules close, Hollesley just had one better and resulted in a 13-11 victory for the Shepherd & Dog.
So overall a 2-2 draw which isnt a bad result but Aldeburgh scored 49 points out of the possible maximum of 52, so three more points would have seen a 4-0 home win rather than honours even.
Great credit must be given to Hollesley who hadnt played anywhere else other than their own car park but despite them not knowing what to expect, they put up a terrific fight in their first match and deserved the draw on the day.
Next match Sunday May 4th at home to Suivre Les Boule Playford
Saturday, 19 April 2008
Sunday April 20th v Hollesley Shepherd & Dog
The Aldeburgh Boules Club will be playing their first match in the Deben Division of the 2008 Suffolk Coastal Petanque League this Sunday 20th April, against Hollesley Shepherd & Dog.
The team of Simon, Lewis, Roger & Caron will take to the piste, just by the Moot Hall, in front of the White Lion Hotel, for a 10.30am start.
All spectators and supporters would be very welcome to cheer the team along in their opening match.
The team of Simon, Lewis, Roger & Caron will take to the piste, just by the Moot Hall, in front of the White Lion Hotel, for a 10.30am start.
All spectators and supporters would be very welcome to cheer the team along in their opening match.
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
Aldeburgh's Fixtures
Aldeburgh Boules Club have the following fixtures in the Deben Division of the Suffolk Coastal Petanque League for the 2008 season
- Sunday April 20th - Home versus Hollesley Shepherd & Dog
- Sunday May 4th - Home versus Suivre Les Boules Playford
- Sunday May 18th - Away versus Ye Olde Coach & Horses Melton
- Sunday June 1st - Away versus The Exiles (also at Coach & Horses Melton)
- Sunday June 29th - Away versus Hollesley Shepherd & Dog
- Sunday July 13th - Away versus Suivre Les Boules Playford
- Sunday July 27th - Home versus Ye Olde Coach & Horses Melton
- Sunday August 10th - Home versus The Exiles Melton
- Sunday September 14th - League Play Off Final (if Aldeburgh qualify)
Please feel free to come along and support the team and join in with a few after match drinks etc.
Matches may be subject to re-arrangement so please visit this site frequently to get the latest news.
Sunday, 30 March 2008
Coastal League debut
The Aldeburgh Boules Club make their debut in the Suffolk Coastal Petanque League with a Deben Division match versus Hollesley Shepherd & Dog, to be held on Sunday April 20th 2008, at the Moot Hall piste.
All spectators and supporters are welcome.
Keep refering back to this website for updated match details nearer the time.
All spectators and supporters are welcome.
Keep refering back to this website for updated match details nearer the time.
Aldeburgh becomes a founder member
Aldeburgh Boules Club became one of 9 founder members of the newly formed Suffolk Coastal Petanque League at the Leagues Registration Night held on Friday March 28th.
Along with 8 other teams, they can now look forward to organised league matches on this side of the County for the first time in 8 years, since the previous East Suffolk Petanque League folded in 2000.
Taking up their position in the Deben Division, which covers the 5 southerly teams within this years league entry, they will enjoy trips to Melton (twice), Playford and Hollesley as well as welcoming these same teams to the Moot Hall piste.
A top spot finish in the division will see a September play-off versus the Blyth Division winners (covering the 4 northerly teams).
Keep checking the site for Aldeburghs fixtures, results and progress.
Along with 8 other teams, they can now look forward to organised league matches on this side of the County for the first time in 8 years, since the previous East Suffolk Petanque League folded in 2000.
Taking up their position in the Deben Division, which covers the 5 southerly teams within this years league entry, they will enjoy trips to Melton (twice), Playford and Hollesley as well as welcoming these same teams to the Moot Hall piste.
A top spot finish in the division will see a September play-off versus the Blyth Division winners (covering the 4 northerly teams).
Keep checking the site for Aldeburghs fixtures, results and progress.
Aldeburgh Boules Club - a potted history
Over 2006 the Aldeburgh Town Council paid for the construction of a petanque piste parallel to the seafront, just along from the Moot Hall. Located in front of the White Lion Hotel, it was sufficiently wide enough to host one match at a time and in the same year the Aldeburgh Carnival saw the debut of the Open Tournament as part of the Carnival festivities.
Due to tight time schedules only 8 pairs could play in that event but the final was witnessed by over 150 spectators packed tightly around the piste.
Under the consultation of members of the Suffolk County Petanque Association, the Town Council were recommended to widen theb piste by around 2 feet. This would then allow 2 games to be played simultaneously.
In 2007 this recommendation was taken on board and the piste was increased in time for the Carnival. Twice as big piste allowed twice the entry and this time, by a pre-registering 16 pairs battled it out for the top prize.
As the general petanque use had created interest within the town, a regular core of players met every week to socialise and throw a few boule.
Thanks to contacts elsewhere the Aldeburgh players formed into a team near the end of 2007 and welcomed current County champions, Meadlands Stowmarket, to the Moot Hall piste for an end of season friendly match. Despite the 5-1 scoreline to the more experienced Stowmarket team, many lessons were learned and friendships forged.
Onto 2008.............
Due to tight time schedules only 8 pairs could play in that event but the final was witnessed by over 150 spectators packed tightly around the piste.
Under the consultation of members of the Suffolk County Petanque Association, the Town Council were recommended to widen theb piste by around 2 feet. This would then allow 2 games to be played simultaneously.
In 2007 this recommendation was taken on board and the piste was increased in time for the Carnival. Twice as big piste allowed twice the entry and this time, by a pre-registering 16 pairs battled it out for the top prize.
As the general petanque use had created interest within the town, a regular core of players met every week to socialise and throw a few boule.
Thanks to contacts elsewhere the Aldeburgh players formed into a team near the end of 2007 and welcomed current County champions, Meadlands Stowmarket, to the Moot Hall piste for an end of season friendly match. Despite the 5-1 scoreline to the more experienced Stowmarket team, many lessons were learned and friendships forged.
Onto 2008.............
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