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CONSIDER THIS PAGE ONE-STOP SHOPPING for most of your questions about the game. From how to start a club to what rule covers a squirrel moving the cochonnet, this page has you covered. You may even notice links to documents or pages you've seen before; we're trying to be inclusive and figure there's no harm in having more than one route to important information.
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Word to the wise, if you've never investigated French pétanque terms, we think you'll really enjoy reading up on them. Think of the fun you'll have shouting "bonne maman" with impunity at some hulking, six-foot guy!
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How to Start a ClubGot eight boules buddies? Grab them and these documents and you're on your way to becoming an FPUSA-affiliated club.
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How to Play PétanqueIn eight easy, illustrated lessons learn how to play pétanque in English, Spanish, or French. FAQs in English and Spanish.
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Constitution and BylawsThis is boilerplate—downloadable FPUSA Constitution and Bylaws. Essential reading for all boules players.
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MembershipIndependent membership page for membership and club forms.
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WaiversLink to this page for downloadable waivers for adults and juniors.
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CalendarFPUSA calendars for regional and national events.
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RulesUse the buttons to link to downloadable FIPJP and FPUSA rules as well as interpretations for umpires.
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Documents in SpanishSpanish language versions of our how to play pétanque guide, customizable pétanque guide, and FAQs.
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French Pétanque TermsDon't know a bon homme from a bonne maman? You've come to the right place to brush up on your pétanque terms.
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EquipmentLink to a page with details on the right stuff to get you started playing pétanque.
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FPUSA Smugmug GuideLink to a page that will set you up with your own club folder on the FPUSA Smugmug site.
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