BPF DRESS CODE

1 In all competitions teams will be required to be clean and smart and wear matching tops (same colour) sweatshirts, Polo shirts, jumpers etc.

2 In all International Qualifying events FULL TEAM KIT is required. This will comprise of matching tops (same colour), sweat shirt, polo shirt, t-shirt and trousers, shorts, skirts etc.

These competitions include

BPF Top 16

BPF Ladies Top 8

BPF Ladies Doubles

BPF Junior Doubles and Triples

1.1 These Rules apply to all competitions held under the auspices of the British Pétanque

Federation (BPF).

2.1 To establish which players will, at the discretion of the BPF, be invited to represent Great

Britain and the BPF at International events

3.1 Where the term "British" is used in these rules it applies to Great Britain as a whole.

3.2 The number, dates and venues of the events will be determined by the BPF and published in

advance.

3.3 The BPF in co-operation with the host Association will be responsible for the organisation of

the competitions, appointment of an organiser and a suitably qualified umpire to adjudicate

at each event.

3.4 The competition organiser and umpire of each event will be the representative of the BPF and

will, if necessary, appoint a jury of at least three members. The decision of such a jury will

be final in the event of any dispute.

3.5 Regulations for play shall be the "International Rules of the Game of Pétanque".

3.6 Teams of 4 players may enter and participate in triples events. In this case a team may

change no more than one player in a game and then only between two ends after notifying

the umpire.

3.7 Any infringement of these "British Competition Rules" or of the "International Rules of the

Game of Pétanque" may invalidate entry or cause disqualification and/or necessitate the

forfeiture of any position or prizes previously awarded.

3.8 Any event may be cancelled at the discretion of the BPF.

4.1 All EPA, SPA and WPA members holding a valid BPF licence are eligible to compete except as

stated in 4.3 to 4.7 and 9.1 and 9.2 to below.

4.2 All players must produce their licence for registration at each event.

4.3 Any player failing to produce a valid BPF licence will be excluded from the competition unless

they purchase a one-event licence costing £20 (juniors £5) at registration.

4.4 Teams MUST NOT consist of more than one non-British national. All non-British national

players must be resident in Great Britain.

4.5 Players entering junior competitions must be aged 17 or less in the full calendar year of the

event.

4.6 Players entering ladies competitions must be female members and may be any age.

4.7 Players may be required to produce evidence of eligibility, and/or age to the BPF, the

Organiser and Umpire at any time.

5.1 All BPF competitions may be entered in advance or on the day of competition provided there

is sufficient area to play. Teams that have registered in advance will have priority of entry on

the day should there be insufficient area to play, and providing they meet the registration

criteria (6.1).

5.2 All entry forms must be completed with the team name, the team captain's name and

daytime telephone number and each other player's name.

5.3 Entries are to be sent to the BPF at the address published. Only those received correctly

completed, with a cheque for the correct entry fee made payable to the British Pétanque

Federation and by the published closing date will be accepted. No allowance will be made for

delays in the postal service.

5.4 Each team shall give itself a name by which it may be known throughout the competition or

series of competitions. This name shall be of no more than 15 characters and shall not be

detrimental to the image of the sport or the BPF.

5.5 At any particular competition, teams may be given a number by which they may also be

known.

5.6 Teams requiring written confirmation of entry must include a self-addressed stamped

postcard with their entry form.

5.7 The closing date for pre-entry to a competition is the preceding Monday

6.1 Registration will open by 9am and close promptly at 9.45 am.

6.2 Every player must register personally by signing in at the control desk and handing in their

licence.

Only players who have properly registered by the close of registration will be permitted to

play.

6.3 The draw will take place in the presence of the umpire during or immediately after the close

of registration.

6.4 Play will commence as soon as possible after the completion of the draw and announcements.

7.1 The fee for pre-entry to any competition or stage of a competition is £20 for triples events.

7.2 The fee for entry on the day at any competition is £26 for triples events.

7.3 The fee for pre-entry to the Junior Competitions is £3 per player (including on the day)

7.4 Juniors competing in a non-junior competition must pay the full entry fee.

8.1 The Organiser of the day in consultation with the umpire has the right, subject to the entries

and conditions, to alter the format of play.

8.2 The British Grand Prix will be a series of five open triples events (2 organised on the same

day), played to a six round snake system with teams scoring 2 points for every game that

they win.

Qualification to the International Qualifying Competition (Top16) will be on the total

number of points accumulated over three events, if tied then points difference, then points

for etc. However if a team played in all four Grand Prix its worst days result will be discarded.

Players may enter different Grand Prix events in different teams; however points will not

accrue on an individual player basis.

8.3 The International Qualifying Competition for the Top 16 teams will be held over a

weekend and run on a Seeded Rolling Barrage to decide positions 1 – 16.

8.4 The British Ladies Grand Prix will be a qualifying competition played over 2 days played

on a snake system with teams scoring 2 points for every game that they win.

Qualification to the International Qualifying Competition (Top 8) will be on the total

number of points accumulated over the two events, if tied then points difference, then points

for etc.

8.5 The Ladies International Qualifying Competition (Top 8) will be a one-day event and

run on a Seeded Rolling Barrage to decide positions 1 to 8.

8.6 The British Juniors Competitions will be organised as a five round snake system (subject

to entries) with the top four based on wins, and if tied then points difference, then points for

etc. The top four teams will play a semi-final and final to decide the overall winner (team 1

plays 4 and 2 plays 3 in the semi-finals).

8.7 Lunch Break of 30 minutes may be held at the discretion of the Organiser and Umpire.

The Umpire will blow a whistle to start the break, which will be for approximately 30 minutes;

the end in progress must be completed, with no players allowed on the terrain during this

break. Start of play, which will be indicated by the umpire blowing a whistle.

9.1 Players who have represented another member country of the FIPJP at an international level

must have held a BPA/BPF licence for a period of five years (one year for juniors) before

becoming eligible to represent Great Britain.

9.2 Only players that have held a BPF Licence for a more than 6 months will be permitted to

represent the BPF at International events.

9.3 The top 3 teams overall from the International Qualifying Competition will be invited to play

at the North Sea Tournament together with the wining Ladies team from Ladies International

Qualifier and a selected Junior team.

9.4 The fourth team from the International Qualifying Competition will be invited to play in the

Blangy International event (subject to an invitation being received).

9.5 The overall winning team of the International Qualifying Competition will be invited to play in

the Senior World Championship,

9.5 The winner of the Ladies International Qualifying Competition will be invited to play in the

Ladies European or World Championship (subject to which is held in that year).

9.6 A selected junior team will be invited to play at the Junior European or World Championship

(subject to which is held in that year).

9.7 Representative teams for other events will be selected from the ranking order of the

International Qualifying Competitions excluding those teams who represent Great Britain and

the BPF (played) in the World or European Championships, the North Sea Tournament and

the Blangy International event.

9.8 All representatives (players) of Great Britain and the BPF will sign a declaration to conduct

themselves in accordance with the Code of Behaviour set by BPF.

9.9 All players (who qualify by right or selection) representing Great Britain and the BPF will be

required to participate in any competitions, coaching sessions and publicity events

determined by the BPF.

Players failing to comply may, at the sole discretion of the Federation Executive, be denied

International representation.

9.10 Any players representing Great Britain and the BPF in International (or invitation) events may

be required to meet part or all of their costs.

10.1 In all competitions teams will be required to be clean and smart and wear matching tops

(same colour) sweatshirts, Polo shirts, jumpers etc., with the exception of all International

Qualifying events where FULL TEAM KIT is required. This will comprise of matching tops

(same colour), sweat shirt, polo shirt, t-shirt and trousers, shorts, skirts etc.

10.2 Representative delegates are required to wear the playing strip provided for them by the BPF

whilst playing and to be smartly dressed at all other times. Players are responsible for the

care and return of the playing strip.

10.3 The Umpire is responsible for enforcing the standard of dress as set by BPF.

10.4 Any player failing to comply with the standard of dress will be fined or disqualified from the

competition.

11.1 The Organiser of the day, after consulting the umpire, has the final say in the meaning of

these Rules.

11.2 Where the competition is disrupted by teams or players being absent on the day or leaving

before completing all their games the Organiser, in consultation with the Umpire, may call

the Jury and request a change of the format of the competition and these Rules as

appropriate.

January 2006