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Petanque in Australia

A personal blog by an expat in Australia who loves pétanque and shares this sport/hobby with his friends



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Official Australian Federation


Full name: Petanque Federation Australia Ltd (PFA)

Founded in 1986, member of the F.I.P.J.P. since 1990.

Official website : petanqueaustralia.org.au

The PFA is the only nationally recognized body for managing the sport, training referees, sanctioning competitions, and issuing national licenses.

Competitions and calendar

The Petanque Australia - Events website publishes the official list of national and international tournaments held in the country, with information on host clubs, eligibility criteria, and upcoming dates.

Tournament registrations and results are managed via the MyPetanque.com platform, where rankings and records by state (NSW, VIC, QLD, etc.) can be found.

Affiliated clubs and participation

Approximately 60 petanque clubs are affiliated with the PFA across Australia. Each club offers local memberships, often accompanied by a PFA federation license allowing participation in official competitions (e.g., Grampians Petanque, Prospect Petanque, Woodend Hanging Rock).

Additional Information

The PFA also publishes updates via its official Facebook page: facebook.com/PetanqueAustralia.

The International Federation (FIPJP) lists the PFA as a member of the Oceania Confederation, alongside New Caledonia and New Zealand.

Main official sources to consult for all petanque activities in Australia: