European Pétanque Championships are organised by the European Pétanque Federation (Confédération Européenne de Pétanque – CEP) in collaboration with its member country federations. There are five main player groups for competitions: Youth (under 18), Up-and-coming (Espoirs, under 23), Women, Men, and Veteran (over 55). Competitors play a variety of games according to their age. The results of the Championships – excluding Veteran – determine the top 24 Nations to represent Europe at the FIPJP Pétanque World Championship.
History 1990s – the idea for a new competition for Youth and Women European players is first discussed by the German and Danish Federations 1998 – France, supporting the idea, invite teams for an inaugural event in Dijon, France. 1999 – foundation of CEP in Strasbourg, France 2000 – 1st Official European Championship for Juniors in Liège, Belgium supported by the Belgian Federation 2001 – 1st European Championship for Women in Strasbourg, France. 2005–2007 – discussion of the need to create an Espoirs ("up-and-coming") category for young players over 18 but not yet ready for "Open Championships", to build up more competitive experience 2008 – 1st European Championship for Espoirs in St-Jean-D'Angely, France. 2009 – final but not least, 1st European Championship for Men in Nice, France. 2015 – France wins 4th title in Men's Triple and remain unbeaten in this competition. 2016 – new Championship Category created: Single Men & Women
Medallists
Youth (Under 18)
Youth players compete in an Open Triple Game Championship in teams of four players, and individually in a Precision Shooting Championship. Youth competitions are held in even-numbered years, and the results are considered when selecting entrants to the World Championships.
Triple team (Triplette) EditionYearPlaceTriple (Triplette) – Youth – European Pétanque Championships Gold Medal Country: Players Silver Medal Country: Players Bronze Medal Country: Players10th2016 Monaco France: Théo Ballière, Delson Boulanger, Lucas Desport, Tyson Molinas. Belgium Spain & Italy 9th2014 Bassens, France France: Joseph 'Tyson' Molinas, David Doerr, Maxime James, Dylan Djoukitch Luxembourg: Jean-Luc Carneiro, Adrien Daunois, Felix Schmitz, Thibaut Weber Spain: Joaquin Grau, David Rasero, Miguel Diaz, Javier Manchón & Belgium: Quentin Triqueneaux, Thomas Bens, Nicky Kockx, Corentin Buffe8th2012 Ghent, Belgium France: Anthony Billet, Guillaume Magier, Julien Renault, Dylan Djoukitch Belgium 2: Corentin Buffe, Grégory Kausse, Corentin Nicolay, Karim d'Heedene Spain: Miguel Trujillo, Jonathan Oliver, Miguel Díaz, José Javier Rodríguez & Italy: Andrea Tesio, Matteo Mana, Simone Bertone7th2010 Montauban, France Spain: José Luís Guash, Manuel Higinio Romero, José Gómez Guerrero, José Fernandez France 1: Gueven Rocher, Mendy Rocher, Baptiste Rousseau, Amourette Logan Italy: Diego Rizzi, Matteo Rei, Alessandro Basso, Gian-Luca Brondino & Sweden Nanna Bostrom, Alexander Norin, Niklas Carlen, Daniel Eriksson6th2008 Nieuwegein, Netherlands France: Dylan Rocher, Vianney Moureau-Fontan, Gaëtan Blaszczak, Florent Coutanson Italy: Diego Rizzi, Mattia Chiapello, Alessio Farina, Mattia Balestra Spain: Francisco Guillen, Pedro Lison, Juan Carlos Sogorb Mancheno, Marc Martinez & Netherlands: Davey Koojiman, Joey van Doorn, Kees Koogje, Tom van der Voort5th2006 Martigny, Switzerland France: Kévin Malbec, Dylan Rocher, Jean Feltain, Florent Coutanson Spain: Oscar Rodrigo, Oscar Alberola, José Fernandez, Fernando José Perez Italy: Gabriele Allio, Gianluca Berno, Florian Cometto, David Martino & Switzerland: Fabian Ronzel, Simon Caillat, Fabien Rotzetter, Yohan Bourgeois4th2004 Dudelange, Luxembourg France: Tony Perret, Angy Savin, Jérémy Darodes, Mickaël Jacquet Spain: Javier Hildago, Sergio Muños, Abel Fernández, Jose Luís Piñero Denmark: Eric Geraci, Marc Geraci, Anders Erlandsen, Dennis Steffensen & Sweden: Victor von Roggers Patron, Tonny van Houtem, Alexander Lindquist, Leo Brod Björk3rd2002 La Louvière, Belgium Belgium 2: Patrick van Meerbeck, Brecht Claes, Jérémy Pardoen, Robin Henderycks Italy: Andrea Dalmasso, Daniele Ghigliazza, Simon Salto, Silvi Squarciafichi France: Michaël Jacquet, Maison Durk, Ludovic Castagne, Mathieu Charpentier & Switzerland: Jimmy Bondallaz, David Freddi, Simon Sorrenti, Cédric Althaus2nd2000 Liège, Belgium Belgium 2: Fabrice Uytterhoeven, Yannick Collaiocco, Jérémy Pardoen, Julien Goblet Italy: Simon Salto, Daniele Ghigliazza, Silvio Squarciafichi, Fabrizio Ellena France: Sébastien Boissel, Romain Scultore, Richard Mondillon, Florent Montoya & Denmark: Launy Larsen, Alexander Vogensen, Jan Kristensen1st1998 Dijon, France France: Ludovic Labrue, Nicolas Tavian, Cédric Le Foll, Mickael Rognon, Eric Royer, Fabien Sauvage Spain: Joaquin Teruel, José A. Nebot, Ezequiel Marron, Antonio Figueras, Antonio Ruiz, Agustin Hernandez Belgium: Raphaël Delnoy, Michaël Tollet, Nicolas David, Giovani Buttera, Greet van Houtte, Franck Geelen, Gino Claes & Switzerland
Precision Shooting (Tir de Précision) EditionYearPlacePrecision Shooting – Youth – European Pétanque Championships Gold Medal Country: Players Silver Medal Country: Players Bronze Medal Country: PlayersEuropean Records – Stage Country: Name8th2016 Monaco France: Joseph Molinas Spain: Cristian Carrillo Monaco: José Rivière &
Belgium: Tristan Alexandre– no new record –7th2014 Bassens, France France: Joseph Molinas Italy: Saverio Amormino Switzerland: Alexandre Utz & Sweden: William Silfverberg– no new record –6th2012 Ghent, Belgium Poland: Pawel Pieprzyck Netherlands: Rick van Lier Switzerland: Gaëtan Amman & France: Guillaume Magier57 pts – 1/4 Final Guillaume Magier France5th2010 Montauban, France Sweden: Alexander Norin Netherlands: Tom van der Voort Italy: Diego Rizzi & Monaco: Pierre Luchesi– no new record –4th2008 Nieuwegein, Netherlands Spain: Juan Carlos Sogorb Italy: Mattia Chiapello Sweden: Alexander Norin & France: Dylan Rocher– no new record –3rd2006 Martigny, Switzerland France: Dylan Rocher Belgium: Michael Bonvoisin Denmark: Dennis Steffensen & Israel: Adar Redlinger54 pts – Final Dylan Rocher France2nd2004 Dudelange, Luxembourg France: Jérémy Darodes Switzerland: Justin Metrailler Spain: Abel Fernandez & Denmark: Eric Geraci– no new record –1st2002 La Louvière, Belgium Monaco: Benjamin Debos Italy: Simon Salto Germany: Patrick Beton & Switzerland: Jimmy Bondallaz41 pts – Semi Final Simon Salto Italy -2000 Liège, BelgiumNo Precision Shooting competition that year -1998 Dijon, FranceNo Precision Shooting competition that year
Women
Women's players compete in a Triple Game Championship in teams of four players, and individually in a Precision Shooting Championship. In addition, there is a single head-to-head competition. Women's competitions are presently held in even-numbered years, and the results are taken into account when selecting entrants to the World Championships.
Triple team (Triplette) EditionYearPlaceTriple (Triplette) – Women – European Pétanque Championships Gold Medal Country: Players Silver Medal Country: Players Bronze Medal Country: Players11th2024 Santa Susanna, Spain Belgium:Nancy BarzinCamille MaxJessica MeskensMadison Vleminckx Netherlands:Josefien KoogjeSandy RikkersKaty Kamps-BoschRoby van Rooijen Spain:Sara DíazMarta de los ReyesYolanda MatarranzAurelia Blázquez & France:Charlotte DarodesNelly PeyréCindy PeyrotAlexia Pinto10th2022 Torrelavega, Spain France: Audrey Bandiera, Charlotte Darodes, Cindy Peyrot, Emma Picard Italy: Monica Scalise, Vanessa Romeo, Valentina Petulicchio, Mariangela Arcesto Israel & Monaco9th2018 Palavas-les-Flots, France France: Anna Maillard, Angélique Colombet, Charlotte Darodes, Daisy Frigara Italy: Vanessa Romeo, Serena Sacco, Jessica Rattenni, Valentina Petulicchio Germany & Switzerland8th2016 Bratislava, Slovakia France: Angélique Papon, Anna Maillard, Ludivine d'Isodoro, Cindy Peyrot Spain: Yolanda Matarranz, Aurelia Blázquez, Inés Rosario, Melani Homar Italy & Austria7th2014 Mersin, Turkey Spain: Yolanda Matarranz, Aurelia Blázquez, Rosario Inés, Melani Homar Denmark: Camilla Svensson, Maria Saxild-Laursen, Mia Carlsson, Line Hjorth Germany & Belgium6th2012 Ghent, Belgium France: Angélique Papon, Anna Maillard, Nelly Peyré, Marie-Angèle Germain Spain: Yolanda Matarranz, Veronica Martínez, Silvia Garcés, Maria José Pérez Denmark: Mia Carlsson, Tanja Gromada, Maria Saxild, Camilla Svensson & Sweden: Jessica Johansson, Jenny Hamberg, Anna Theander, Rebecka Bergstrom5th2010 Ljubljana, Slovenia France: Angélique Papon, Anna Maillard, Ludivine d'Isidoro, Marie Christine Virebayre Denmark: Camilla Svensson, Maria Sonasson, Mia Carlsson, Tina Bach-Poulsen Spain: Aurelia Blázquez, Silvia Garcés, Veronica Martínez, Yolanda Matarranz & Germany: Susanne Fleckenstein, Carolin Birkmeyer, Muriel Hess, Indra Waldbüsser4th2007 Ankara, Turkey Sweden: Lotta Larsson, Jessica Johansson, Lotta Bromer, Sara Lindelof Czech Rep.: Alis Hancova, Lucie Klusova, Hana Srubarova, Romana Vokrouhlikova Netherlands: Katy Bosch, Karin Zantingh, Karin Rudolfs, Marina Blom & Italy: Jaqueline Grosso, Irma Giraudo, Barbara Beccaria, Serena Sacco3rd2005 Odense, Denmark France: Evelyne Lozano, Angélique Papon, Cynthia Quennehen, Marie-Christine Virebayre Spain: María-José Pérez, Jerónima Ballesta, Verónica Martínez, Yolanda Matarranz Belgium: Nancy Barzin, Paulette Doore, Linda Goblet, Oscarine Stevens & Sweden2nd2003 Rastatt, Germany Spain: María-José Pérez, Jerónima Ballesta, María-José Díaz, Yolanda Matarranz France: Angélique Papon, Cynthia Quennehen, Chantal Salaris, Florence Schopp Germany: Gudrun Deterding, Lara Eble, Daniela Thelen, Susi Fleckenstein1st2001 Strasbourg, France France: Angélique Papon, Florence Schopp, Cynthia Quennehen, Ranya Kouadry Spain: Jerónima Ballesta, Inés Rosario, Catalina Mayol, Yolanda Matarranz U.K
Precision Shooting (Tir de Précision) EditionYearPlacePrecision Shooting – Women – European Pétanque Championships Gold Medal Country: Players Silver Medal Country: Players Bronze Medal Country: PlayersEuropean Records – Stage Country: Name10th2024 Santa Susanna, Spain Spain: Sara Díaz France: Cindy Peyrot Sweden: Annelie Westin & Austria: Isabella Thill50 pts – Repêchage Sweden: Annelie Westin 9th2022 Torrelavega, Spain Spain: Sara Díaz Switzerland: Sylviane Métairon Belgium: Jessica Meskens & Poland: Katarzyna Błasiak60 pts – Repêchage Belgium: Jessica Meskens 8th2018 Palavas-les-Flots, France France: Charlotte Darodes Israel: Sivan Siri Switzerland: Ludivine Maître Wicki & Slovenia: Kaja Jamnik54 pts – Repêchage Slovenia: Kaja Jamnik 7th2016 Bratislavia, Slovakia Spain: Yolanda Matarranz Sweden: Jessica Johansson France: Cindy Peyrot & U.K: Sarah Huntley50 pts – Qualifications Spain: Yolanda Matarranz 6th2014 Mersin, Turkey Spain: Yolanda Matarranz France: Audrey Bandiera Belgium: Camille Max & Norway: Ranu Homniam44 pts – Qualifications Belgium: Camille Max 5th2012 Ghent, Belgium France: Angélique Papon Spain: Yolanda Matarranz Denmark: Maria Carlson &
Germany: Indra Waldbüßer – no new record –4th2010 Ljubljana, Slovenia France: Angélique Papon Israel: Sivan Siri Czech Rep.: Lucie Venclova & Spain: Yolanda Matarranz42 pts – Final France: Angélique Papon3rd2007 Ankara, Turkey Netherlands: Karin Rudolfs Spain: Inés Rosario France: Angélique Papon & Germany: Anna Lazaridis42 pts – Qualifications France: Angélique Papon2nd2005 Odense, Denmark France: Angélique Papon Switzerland: Ludivine Maître Finland: Tarja Roslöf & Netherlands: Karin Rudolfs– no new record –1st2003 Rastatt, Germany France: Cynthia Quennehen Netherlands: Karin Zantingh Belgium: Carine Stevens & Switzerland: Ludivine Maître33 pts – 1/4 Final France: Cynthia Quennehen
Single (Tête-à-tête) EditionYearPlaceSingle – Women – European Pétanque Championships Gold Medal Country: Players Silver Medal Country: Players Bronze Medal