Community
14 July, 2023
Petanque fun for all
WHEN it comes to fun in the sand, playing petanque – or bocce – is loads of fun according to a group of Warrnambool locals.
Whether you’re eight or 80 (or older), there is a range of boules sports that can be enjoyed at any age and fitness level. “That’s the wonderful thing about petanque and bocce, anyone can enjoy a game whether they want to do it socially or competitively,” player Barry Pascoe said.
Each Thursday afternoon a group of enthusiastic locals gather on the sandy ‘boulodrome’ in the McGennan car park along Pertobe Road to enjoy a social game and some friendly banter.
“It’s very much a social group, people come and go as often as they please,” Barry said.
“As long as it’s not raining there will be someone here having a go. Sometimes we head to Port Fairy to play over there or they come here.”
Anyone interested in joining the fun, meeting new friends and learning the art of this intriguing game can head along any Thursday from around 2pm.
