Règlement FFPJP · 3 August 2026
FFPJP license forgotten on the day of the competition: what solutions are really planned?
Licence FFPJP oubliée ou téléphone déchargé avant un concours ? Les justificatifs reconnus, les limites du QR code et les bons réflexes.Forgotten licence, flat phone battery, QR code found at the last minute: the right instinct is not to negotiate at the registration desk. In an FFPJP competition, you must be able to present recognised proof of your licence before playing.
Key takeaway
In 2026, the licence is shown in the federation app or on a printed FFPJP PDF. A QR code alone is not enough when the player’s identity has to be confirmed. If neither format is available, report the issue immediately and wait for the officials’ decision.
What the rule really requires
To play in a competition, a licensed player must present their licence. The federal note on digitalisation provides two formats that display identity, photograph and QR code: the licence in the official FFPJP app or a paper licence produced from an FFPJP-generated PDF. An old card, a partial photo or a QR code on its own may speed up a registration check; they do not replace this full verification when identity is disputed.
This detail protects everyone. It prevents a team from starting with an uncertain administrative situation, only to discover the problem after a win or a complaint.
The useful habit: check your licence before leaving home, just as you check your boules, your kit and the competition address.
What should you do on site when the licence is forgotten?
Report the omission as soon as you arrive. Do not let the team register and then hope the question disappears. Open the federation app if you can access it; otherwise, look for the official PDF already printed or downloadable through your FFPJP account. If you cannot produce it, explain the facts calmly at the registration desk and let the jury assess the situation.
A club president, teammate or organiser may help you recover access or clarify some information. That alone does not create substitute proof. The priority remains presenting the recognised format before play starts.
Flat battery and insufficient documents
A digital licence is handy, but a phone can be flat, broken or offline. The reliable solution is not an old screenshot: it is a printed FFPJP licence PDF prepared in advance. It displays the required information without relying on a battery or connection.
| Situation | Best response | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| App available | Show the complete federal licence | That an isolated QR code settles everything |
| Flat phone battery | Produce the printed FFPJP PDF | That a photo or a promise is enough |
| Identity challenged | Follow the check requested by the jury | That the opponent decides the sanction |
| No valid document | Report the case before playing | That verbal leniency is guaranteed |
An identity document proves who you are, not that your licence is valid. A verbal confirmation, a message from the club or an image of a QR code may help guide a check, but they are not the two formats retained by the federal note to prove a licence when doubt arises. Never invent proof or show another player’s QR code: impersonation or fraudulent use can lead to exclusion and disciplinary proceedings.
Common mistake: waiting until teams are called to mention a phone with no battery. Raise it at registration: the decision will be clearer and the competition will stay calm.
The role of the jury and organiser
An opponent may raise a question; they do not hand down a sanction themselves. Where identity is in doubt, the jury may ask the player to prove their licensed status with the official digital or paper licence. The organiser must apply that framework consistently, listen without humiliating anyone and avoid arrangements that cannot be explained to another team.
For competition organisers, anticipation is simplest: checks at registration, a visible notice of the expected formats and a clear record of an issue referred to the jury. Find further guidance in our resources on pétanque officiating and forthcoming fixtures on the official competitions page.
Paquita’s pre-departure method
The day before, open the official app. Then put the printed PDF in your bag, next to your driving licence or competition notebook. Finally, charge your phone. This double preparation takes two minutes and prevents a pétanque morning from turning into an administrative debate.
Paquita’s advice: a good team does not ask for a favour at the last minute; it arrives with its evidence ready and keeps its energy for the game.
Frequently asked questions
Is a QR code alone enough to play?
It may make registration easier, but it is not enough to prove the licence if the jury must check identity. The official licence must be able to show identity, photograph and QR code.
Is a screenshot of the licence an official document?
The federal note names the official app and the printed FFPJP PDF. Do not assume that a screenshot will be accepted as an equivalent.
Can my club confirm my licence by phone?
The club may help you recover access, but verbal confirmation does not replace the official document requested during a check.
Who decides when there is doubt?
The competition jury conducts the check and assesses the situation. Reporting the issue early makes a consistent decision easier.
Which document should I keep in my bag?
Keep a printed FFPJP PDF and check access to the official app before leaving.
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