2008 Junior championship - round 3

Jacob's experience counts & Zachary tops younger group.

The third round of the 2008 Junior championship took place at the home of the Carrefour Petanque Club.

Seven new youngsters joined the championship.

In the younger age group Zachary Martin was the most successful with 2 wins and a net score of +9. He was closely followed by Max Whelan who also had two wins and just two points less. Dominic Perez just pipped sister Jade for third place.

The senior age group was once again dominated by Jacob Romeril (12) whose experience competing in both club competitions and league matches against adult players is evident in his confident play. Laura Therin however also performed well and gained two wins with a +15. Stephen Tyler shows improvement and was placed third. Both Molly Jehan and Paige Therin were taking part for the first time and they drew for 4th place each with one win.

Full results below:

12-16 Age Group

1st                    Jacob Romeril              3 wins + 23                             

2nd                  Laura Therin                 2 wins +15

3rd                   Stephen Tyler               1 win -5

4th =                 Molly Jehan                  1 win -15

4th =                 Paige Therin                 1 win -15

7-11Age Group

1st        Zachary Martin             2 wins +9

2nd        Max Whelan                             2 wins +7                    

3rd        Dominic Perez                          2 wins + 2

4th       Jade Perez                                1 win  +1

5th       Marie Guegan                           1 win -2

6th        Gabriella Martin                        1 win -9

7th        Michael Guegan                        0 wins -6       

The next round of the 2008 Championship is to be held on Saturday 28th June at Jersey Petanque Club’s premises at Les Quennevais. Check in at 1.45pm and all are welcome. Further details are available on the JPA website jpa.org.je or contact Elaine Paisnel on 851580.