The second day of the SPA’s Coaching Weekend was held on Perth Petanque’s piste at the North Inch Perth.Spring had sprung! The weather was fine, warm and sunny - conducive to a good day for a coaching session.

Ten members from Perth were ‘on parade‘, perhaps the potential petrol shortage put off people from further a field attending, and the session was conducted by Colin and Mags Montgomery, Colin Stewart and Ben Burnhill. We had hoped that Mike Dow would have been with us to hone our shooting skills.
With an 11am start the session progressed in a relaxed atmosphere, good company, good crack, a break for a pie and a pint - no “back for 2pm or else !” - and continued until about 4 o’clock.

Few people realised how tiring a coaching session can be but when you think about it one throws many more boules when practising than in a five or six game competition!

The unanimous consensus was that the session was most helpful to newcomers to the sport and seasoned campaigners alike and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Thanks to the coaches and all who attended for a ‘grand day out’.

Article by Douglas