8 October 2026 · 229 views
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FFPJP rules explained
FFPJP rules explained through concrete situations, historical articles and links to official sources.Rules archive
Rules explained, case by case
Concrete answers to the situations players encounter most often on the court.
8 October 2026 · 241 views
Match won but score disputed: a method for returning to the facts
Match score, sheet, board, referee or jury: the FFPJP method for handling a disputed win without mixing responsibilities.Read the rule →
7 October 2026 · 202 views
Pre-tournament pétanque briefing: the rules reminders that really help
A pre-tournament briefing makes the format, timings, jury and key refereeing reflexes clear to everyone.Read the rule →
7 October 2026 · 173 views
Organizer or referee decision: who has priority in pétanque?
During a mène, the referee decides the facts of play; the organizer and jury manage the tournament as a whole.Read the rule →
7 October 2026 · 183 views
Manual scoreboard at a pétanque tournament: precautions to take
A reliable manual scoreboard depends on three checks: score sheet, result and destination, with a trace for every correction.Read the rule →
6 October 2026 · 198 views
Club organizer responsibilities: court, referee, notices and safety
Court, referee, jury, notices and safety: a practical method for sharing responsibilities in a pétanque competition.Read the rule →
6 October 2026 · 195 views
Scoring desk volunteer: key role and common mistakes
Entries, licences, draw, scores and closing: the real role of the scoring desk volunteer and the mistakes that weaken an official competition.Read the rule →
6 October 2026 · 178 views
Score error found several ends later: what can be corrected?
A score error found after several ends must be handled according to the evidence, timing and role of the referee or jury.Read the rule →
5 October 2026 · 187 views
Tournament stopped before the end: how to handle prizes and standings
Tournament stopped by the jury: record the scores reached, enter the results, and handle refunds and compensation without inventing a final.Read the rule →
5 October 2026 · 222 views
Wrong result entered: how to request an administrative correction
Incorrect result: the evidence to collect, the people to contact and the method for correcting it without deleting the history.Read the rule →
5 October 2026 · 184 views
Official tournament honours list: what to check before publishing
The essential checks before publishing a tournament honours list: teams, category, score, stage reached, closing source and date.Read the rule →
4 October 2026 · 175 views
Prize allocation in pétanque: why it must be clear before the final rounds
How to read and announce pétanque prize allocation before the final rounds, without creating disputes between players and organizers.Read the rule →Take it further
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