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The Fédération of Pétanque USA, Inc. (FPUSA) is the official governing body for pétanque in the United States. It is a non-profit federation representing more than 50 clubs nationwide, dedicated to the development, promotion, and organization of the sport. FPUSA serves as a liaison among players, clubs, and international partners, and is an affiliated member of the Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FIPJP). Its activities are supported by dedicated volunteer board members and club officials.
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La Fédération of Pétanque USA, Inc. (FPUSA) es el organismo oficial que regula la petanca en los Estados Unidos. Se trata de una federación sin fines de lucro que representa a más de 50 clubes en todo el país y está dedicada al desarrollo, promoción y organización del deporte. La FPUSA actúa como enlace entre jugadores, clubes y socios internacionales, y es miembro afiliado de la Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FIPJP). Sus actividades son respaldadas por voluntarios comprometidos que integran la junta directiva y los oficiales de los clubes.
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La Fédération of Pétanque USA, Inc. (FPUSA) est l’organe officiel régissant la pétanque aux États-Unis. Il s’agit d’une fédération à but non lucratif représentant plus de 50 clubs à l’échelle nationale, dédiée au développement, à la promotion et à l’organisation de ce sport. La FPUSA sert de lien entre les joueurs, les clubs et les partenaires internationaux, et est membre affilié de la Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FIPJP). Ses activités sont soutenues par des membres bénévoles engagés du conseil d’administration et des responsables de clubs.
Join us at the birthplace of pétanque! We're reviving the La Ciotat Jumelage experience (started in 2017 by FPUSA members).
The Experience:
Friendly tournament with Club Jules Lenoir
Competitions with local players
Traditional Provençal lunch
Daily play around the region
Authentic French pétanque culture
Timed with Mondial La Marseillaise pétanque tournament (July 5-8, 2026) so you can do both! (either before or after the Marseillaise)
Play where pétanque was born, in a stunning Mediterranean setting near Marseille and the calanques of Cassis.
We need approximate headcount by February.
Interested? Contact Kirk Edwards edwards.kirk@gmail.com or Ed Porto edonkent@gmail.com
Even if you're unsure, reach out! We need to gauge interest to move forward.
Our national team won first place in the World Cup qualifiers at the Pan American Championship held last December in Iquique, Chile.
We have secured our place in yet another World Cup in our history.
See you in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, next September.