3 July 2008: PNZ Representative and Coaching Structure

The Autumn 2008 issue of Pétanque New Zealand contains details of the planned 2008-09 national representation process. This replaces the process that was announced following the 2006 Representation review and subsequently endorsed at the 2008 PNZ Annual General Meeting in April.

Since not everyone subscribes to the magazine (see the PNZ website for subscription details ), details of the Open and Female Representation process have been placed on this website.

The process for Senior Representation was also announced in the magazine. Details of the Senior process have been placed on this website.

Notes

• Links to the National Representation Registration form are in the article.
• A copy of the Open and Female Representation Registration form was emailed to Club contacts by the PNZ Secretary on 2 July.
• The Regional Coach mentioned in the process is Graeme Morris from the Masterton club.
• Details on the Coaching Structure have yet to be released.

5 July 2008: PNZ Representative and Coaching Structure

A diagram of the PNZ Representative pathway for 2009 that appeared in Pétanque New Zealand is now available for printing (MS Word 53kB). The full article is now available on the PNZ website .

7 July 2008: PNZ Representative and Coaching Structure

The PNZ blogsite has been resurrected to provide a forum for players wishing to discuss the new Representation structure. The forum is moderated and questions will be answered by David Lippard (PNZ Technical Director for Coaching) and Murray Porter (PNZ Technical Director of Representation). (Since removed, see PNZ website for details.)

7 July 2008: PNZ Representative and Coaching Structure

The domestic competitions have been confirmed as:

• Wanganui East Triples, Sat 22 & Sun 23 November 2008
• Kapiti Open Doubles, Sat 17 & Sun 18 January 2009
• Hawke's Bay Summer Doubles, Sat 7 & Sun 8 February 2009

9 July 2008: FIPJP Women's World Championships - Important Message

An announcement on the FIPJP website

We inform you that the next Championship of the World of Women will take place in TURKEY to Samsun (Black Sea) from 10th October to 12th october 2008.

21 July 2008: Seniors' Goodwill Tour to California

The Seniors' Tour to California is now over (at least the pétanque part). The Kiwis won their first two matches against Sonoma (64-51) and Oakhurst (81-24) and lost their final match against Los Angeles (48-57).

There are some reports and photos on the PNZ website .

23 July 2008: WPA Umpires' Workshop

A workshop for all qualified (and prospective) Umpires is to be held at the Kapiti Pétanque club on Sunday 10 August. The workshop is from 10:00 am to 3:00pm. BYO lunch.

To register for the workshop, please contact Gwen Hill (gwenhill (at) paradise.net.nz, or 04-902-3633).

23 July 2008: Representation process

To all Clubs:

Pétanque New Zealand is implementing a new system for selecting teams to represent New Zealand in international events. Full details are on the website www.petanquenz.com and in the Autumn 2008 edition of the Pétanque New Zealand magazine.

Players who want to be considered for international representation in 2009 need to register with PNZ by 31st July 2008.

A Registration Form is attached for you to bring to the attention of any of your members who may be interested.

Thank you

Barbara Whittington
Secretary
Pétanque New Zealand

25 July 2008: WPA Coaches' Workshop

A Coaches' workshop, along the lines of the Umpires' workshop, is being arranged for all qualified (and prospective) Pétanque Coaches in the WPA Region. Possible dates are: Saturday 16, Sunday 17 or Saturday 30 August.

To register your interest in the workshop, please contact Michael Rocks (mrocks (at) paradise.net.nz, or 04-973-0011).

Note: The workshop will be for Coaches, not for players wanting to receive coaching.

25 July 2008: PNZ Representative and Coaching Structure

The points for the Open Representative qualification process have been published on the PNZ blogsite. (Since removed, see PNZ website for details.)

30 July 2008: Women's World Championship - PNZ Announcement

Jayne Heron has withdrawn from the New Zealand team for personal reasons, and her place has been taken by Sharon Cannon.

The team is: Sharon Cannon (Bay View), Jane Gilbert (Rotorua) and Laurel Priestley (Herne Bay). Clem Boer (Herne Bay) has been appointed Manager.

Further details are on the PNZ website

31 July 2008: WPA Coaches' Workshop

The Coaches' Workshop will be held at the Khandallah Pétanque club on Saturday 16 August. The workshop is from 10:00 am to 3:00pm. BYO lunch.

To register your interest in the workshop, please contact Michael Rocks (mrocks (at) paradise.net.nz, or 04-973-0011).

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