2004 Inter Insular

The first Inter Insular since the forming of the Jersey Petanque Association was held at Le Friquet in Guernsey on Saturday 3rd July. The Jersey team were kitted out in T-shirts generously donated by HSBC Bank and despite the delays caused by the weather, all arrived in time to ensure the competition did not have to be reduced to 3 games, rather than the usual four. Some hardy supporters also made the trip.

The match resulted in a win for Guernsey by 27 games to 21. Two rounds were tied – 6 games all, but Guernsey took the others rounds 7-5 and 8-4.  Jersey pair Pru Vibert and Keaven Taylor won all their 4 games. Ian and Jane Rondel, Lawrence and Nancy Welsh and Joy Hart and Elaine Paisnel each won 3 of their 4 games.

The JPA are already preparing for next year’s Inter Insular and with the extra time available for selection and team practices, it is hoped Jersey can be victorious in 2005.

Team Captain                        Dennis le Mercier

Players                                    Tony Lagadu and Robert Birch
                                    Marc Nicol and Chris Romeril
                                    Ian Rondel and Jane Rondel
                                    Gordon de Gruchy and Dorothy de Gruchy
                                    Frank Morel and Keith Boleat
                                    Keaven Taylor and Pru Vibert
                                    Mick Rondel and Dan Gayet
                                    Mick Cotillard and Tim Bechelet
                                    Lawrence Rondel and Nancy Welsh
                                    Fred Paisnel and Derek Hart
                                    Joy Hart and Elaine Paisnel
                                    Niall Fennessey and Rosie Boleat

Reserve                        Darren le Brun