Position: Pointer and Shooter
Experience: Experienced Player- New Umpire
Personal background: I am a sculptor who has a lot of experience working with all kinds of tools. So much so, in fact, that many people say I actually am a real tool. That's quite I compliment, I think.
What I like about pétanque: I like being outside. I enjoy forgetting about anything I should be concerned about. With other sports, competition tends to breed camaraderie among teammates but animosity between opponents. In pétanque, that doesn't happen because players play with, and against, each other over and over.
Tips for new players: New players tend to try too hard. Relax and let it flow.

We've been playing pétanque in Austin for around 2 1/2 years . I am very happy to have found  this group of good peoples and sharing my passion with my son Forrest . 

Position: Pointer
Experience: Experienced
Personal background: I live in Austin across the street from the French Legation
What I like about pétanque: Everything! Friendly people, good sports, great food and fun!
Tips for new players: Keep on playing and ask for help.

Position: Pointer and Shooter
Experience: About one year
Personal background: Retired from the US Army after 24 years. Currently employed as Shelf Edge Specialist at HEB. Outdoor sports person. I enjoy watersports, camping, hiking, and sharing with friends.
What I like about pétanque: Pétanque is great precision sport. Challenge yourself! Builds team spirit. Meet new people. Social outlet from daily work. Pétanque can take you to new levels of competition.
Tips for new players: Everyone began somewhere. Even good players have off days. Relax, take your time, challenge yourself. It's fun to win!

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Position:  All Positions
Experience: Vast
Personal background: Entrepreneur, Adventurer
What I like about pétanque: Girls! Girls! Girls!
Tips for new players: You can be a winner playing pétanque even when you lose.

Position: Pointer
Experience: Intermediate
Personal background: Retired nurse.
What I like about pétanque: My interest in petanque started when I worked at the French Legation Museum. I saw how much fun the people there were having. I started playing with them when I wasn't working. Now I can have fun, get exercise, and eat great food while being with some of the best people in the world.
Tips for new players: Relax!

Position: Pointer and Shooter
Experience: I’ve been playing for approximately five years.
Personal background: I am originally from Canada but I have also lived in France and I have been in Texas for over 30 years.
What I like about pétanque: It’s easy on the body!!  I have been fairly active my whole life and my joints are starting to pay the price!  Pétanque is a game that you can not only enjoy, but excel at, well into your later years.
Tips for new players: It’s super-easy to pick up the game and get decent at it in a fairly short period of time. The longer you play, the better you will understand the strategy.

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Position: Pointer and Shooter
Experience: Intermediate
Personal background: My dad taught me when I was 10 or 11 years old. Didn't play for about 35 years. And here I am... hooked for life!
What I like about pétanque: The more you play, the more you learn. But if you know the basics, it's enough to have fun. A lot of fun!
Tips for new players: Don't get intimidated by anyone. Don't get discouraged if it takes a while to get up to speed. Just have fun learning!

Position: Pointer and beginning Shooter
Experience: Experienced
Personal background: I have been playing pétanque for about 7 years. I met my fiancé at the French Legation!
What I like about pétanque: Seeing friends and playing friendly games of pétanque.
Tips for new players: Join us an have fun! 

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Position: Pointer and Shooter
Experience: Experienced player - New Umpire

Position: Pointer and Shooter
Experience: Experienced player - New Umpire - Second best pétanque teacher in Austin

Walt and "Stefie" operated the London branch of the Legation Boules Club. Now they are in charge of the LBC branch in Granada, Spain.

Also know as "The French Girls" or "The Girlitas" this trio of petanque players from France are no longer with us in Austin. We all miss them. Until they can return, we will consider them honorary members of the LBC.