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Organise a pétanque competition: doubles, triples and groups

When planning pétanque, distinguish the number of teams from the number of players. Then choose a format that fits your terrains and the amount of play you promise entrants.

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Three pétanque boules around a small jack on gravel
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Singles, doubles or triples

Choose the mode at the start and enter the members of each team. Sixteen doubles teams mean 32 players; sixteen triples mean 48. The match count may be identical, while registration and on-site arrangements differ.

Explain what you mean by groups

When four teams each play all the others once, the group contains six games. That is the format used below. It is different from a qualifying pool with play-offs: the opponents and game counts differ. State your chosen format clearly in the event rules.

Identify terrains and available time

Name terrains so players can find them. Allow for walking, breaks and long games. Playing to a score does not guarantee a finish time. If you use a time limit, explain how the game ends and what happens to a tied score.

Publish clear results

Use pétanque results and the selected scoring profile, including games to 13 where appropriate. Review forfeits and special decisions. The public link brings fixtures, results and standings together so that players do not rely on conflicting boards.

A worked example

16 doubles teams in four groups

Each team plays its three group opponents once. The top two qualify for the quarter-finals.

16 doubles teams in four groups
Round-robin groups24 games
Knockout draw7 games
Total31 games for 32 players

This is neither a play-off pool nor a mêlée with changing teams. It assumes fixed teams playing each group opponent once.

Step by step in TournoiFacile

  1. Choose the sport and entrants

    Select your sport when creating a tournament. Name the competition and enter the categories and numbers of entrants. You can add final names later. Open the custom format if your event needs a different structure.

  2. Prepare the matches

    Choose the groups and what follows them. Add the pitches, courts or tables you can actually use, together with the playing days and available times. Allow for breaks and changeovers.

  3. Check the schedule

    Generate the programme, then check rest times and each category’s start times. Manual placement also lets you work by round, phase or category. Review estimated times before publishing.

  4. Record and share results

    Enter results using the scoring screen for your sport. Share the public link so that participants and spectators can find fixtures, scores and standings on their phones.

Practical questions

Can I organise triples?

Yes. Select triples and enter three members per team.

Can players see results on their phones?

Yes. Published results are accessible from the competition’s public link.

These guides describe the workflows available in TournoiFacile. The figures are planning examples, not guaranteed running times. For a sanctioned competition, check the rules and requirements with your governing body.

Make it your tournament

Choose your sport, build the structure and check the outcome before sharing the public link.

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