Petanque Club Montferland

Pétanque Club Montferland was founded in 1999 at the initiative of Joep Rikken, who passed away in 2005, after whom the boule park is named. The aim of Pétanque Club Montferland (PCM) is to provide the opportunity to play the ball game pétanque, a game commonly referred to as jeu de boules. This rapidly growing ball game is practiced at Pétanque Club Montferland both recreationally and in competitive settings. The latter takes place under the auspices of the Dutch Jeu de Boules Association NOC-NSF, to which the club is affiliated. The group of competitive players is trained by a certified coach, whose knowledge is also utilized for all members who play the game recreationally within PCM. New members receive lessons in the basic techniques at all times from experienced competition leaders. The members, over 100, come not only from Zeddam but also from surrounding areas. The atmosphere and conviviality combined with a dose of sporting challenge in a beautiful forested environment explain why PCM is so attractive to many. The year 2009 was marked by expansion and further improvement of the facilities. With the efforts of several members, the construction of a new clubhouse with good sanitary facilities and a larger gathering space began in 2008, a project that was completed in May 2009. Source: PCM

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