Archie Belogolovsky
The club was formed by our Branch 54 Petanque champions who brought their boules and game from France. The Petanque club boules the every Wednesday and Saturday at 1:00 PM. We play at Azule Park at 12239 Goleta Ave. in Saratoga.
All SIR members and guests are welcome.
Archie Belogolovsky has assumed responsibility for coordination of the Saratoga Petanque group. Bring a team (2 or more players) or just come by on Wednesday or Saturday and help Archie revitalize our Petanque club. Just drop by or call Archie Belogolovsky (408-253-3956) for instruction, directions, or just questions.
From 85-Going North
Take the Saratoga Ave. exit and take a left on Cox Ave. and a right on Sea Gull Way and a right on Goleta Ave.
For more information and a map go to: Azule Park
Go to the Home Page and scroll down for the weekly Petanque information.
Helpful Links
- The Game
- What is Petanque Video
- The French game of pétanque, an institution in Provence
- The Game & Rules
- The Rules of Petanque
- Petanque America
- Federation of Petanque USA
- Fresno Petanque Club
- Event Photos
- How to play Petanque
- The French game of Petanque
- Petanque World Championship
- Here is the link that will help you to understand the game better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXc6b3R6T08
Go here for more Petanque activities and Events.
Here are a couple of informative Petanque video’s:
Folks,
It looks like the rain is going to continue so let’s cancel the Petanque game today.
Last Wednesday we had a large group of players and split into four teams to have a tournament that lasted about two hours total.
It was a beautiful spring day and lots of fun.
You can see our smiles in the attached please see our photo.
Cheers 😃,
Archie
Folks,
We are going to play Petanque today.
Please let us know if you are coming.
Attached please find the photos of our games last Saturday.
Cheers 😃,
Archie
Folks,
This is a reminder for Petanque for today.
It’s raining now but it may change.
I won’t be able to play today.
Please let us know if you are coming to play today.
Attached please find the photo of our game last time. It was lots of fun!
Happy Holidays to you and your families!
Stay positive, active and I am looking forward to playing with you next year!
Warm wishes 😃,
Archie
Folks,
Attached please find the photo of our team last Wednesday October 25.
We had four teams playing two games and it was delightful.
Come to play with us today.
Please let us know if you are coming.
Cheers 😃,
Archie
Folks,
Attached please find our team’s photo last Wed. Sept 6.
We played two amazing rounds and had plenty of fun.
Come to play Petanque with us today.
Please let me know if you are coming.
Best 😃,
Archie
Folks,
It’s going to be a perfect cool and cloudy day for Petanque.
Join us this afternoon at 1:00pm in the Saratoga Azule park.
Attached please find our Petanque team photo from Wednesday, July, 5.
I will be there to play and have fun.
Looking forward to seeing you this afternoon.
Please let me know if you are coming.
Cheers 😃,
Archie
Folks,
It’s June and time for games and fun.
Please join me today to play Petanque at 1:00pm in Saratoga Azule park.
Please come on time.
Attached please find the photo of our team last Saturday.
See you soon.
Cheers 😃,
Archie
Folks,
Did you see a beautiful sun rise early this morning?
We are lucky to have another gorgeous day to play Petanque today.
Attached please see our photos from last Wednesday.
Ron had a thumb surgery but his wife graciously drove him to cheer for us on Wednesday. She was the one who took these photos.
Thank you.
Ronnie and Jacques,
Hope you both are feeling better and going to join us today.
Hope to see you soon.
Cheers 😃,
Archie
Friends,
Hope all is well.
We had a fun day last Wednesday playing Petanque under the rain and a beautiful rainbow.
Four of us played two very competitive games full of joy and excitement.
It was challenging but fun.
Join me to play the boule game today (2/8).
It’s going to be a gorgeous day.
Our best wishes to Ron for a complete and speedy recovery after his surgery.
We miss you, Ronnie! It’s not the same without you.
Cheers😃 ,
Archie
Folks,
It seems to be a nice day (Jan 28) to play Petanque once the fog dissipates soon.
Please join me today and let’s have some fun.
Attached please find some photos for you.
Cheers 😃,
Archie
Folks,
Happy New Year!
I wish you and your families a healthy, happy, peaceful and joyful New Year filled with kindness, caring and good events.
I am looking forward to many exciting and inspiring Boule games with you this year.
All the best 😃,
Archie
Folks,
We have to cancel our Petanque game today (Jan 14) due to the heavy rain and soggy courts ground.
The good news is that we are getting a lot of rain for the future of plants, animals and humans.
Attached please find an interesting short Petanque video for you.
Enjoy.
Best😃 ,
Archie
