Event
The competition will be organized in trio, also called "Triplette": each team includes 3 members playing 2 metal balls each.
The competition consists of two sessions:
- Preliminary rounds organized as a pool system
- Double elimination rounds
Number of participants
150
Expected breakdown
The breakdown is based on the number of licensed-holders in the world as provided by the International Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et de Jeux Provençaux.
- 50% Men, 50% Women
- 5% North America, 75% Europe and 20% remaining countries
Key Success Factors
Easy to organize and very popular
Can allow non-sport persons and disabled to participate to the Gay Games
Good example of friendship and diversity
Scheduling
3 days from Monday August 6 to Wednesday August 8, 2018.
Organization of the Event
LGBT Sports Organization
No
Local Club
Organizer
Les Mâles Fêteurs (LGBT organization)
Sanctioning or Governing Body
The Fédération Française de Pétanque et de Jeux Provençaux (FFPJP) is the sanctioning body
