The FEDERATION OF PETANQUE U.S.A., Inc. is a non-profit organization which has as its primary objective the promotion of the sport of pétanque in America. It is a U.S. National Organization member of the International Federation of Pétanque and Jeu Provencal (FIPJP). The Federation acts as a liaison between all pétanque players and all pétanque clubs in the U.S.A. and throughout the world.

OBJECTIVES

• Raise the awareness of the American public to the sport of pétanque.
• Introduce pétanque to public and private educational institutions throughout the nation.
• Promote championships at all levels; Regional, State, National and International. For all people; young, junior, and senior citizens, both men and women.
• Increase the number of FPUSA clubs, individuals and independent members.
• Encourage the U.S Park Service and the Park and Recreation Departments of major cities to develop pétanque courts in their parks.
• Publicize pétanque in sport magazines, radio and television, local newspapers and special videos.

AS AN FPUSA CLUB YOU CAN BENEFIT BY:

• National and international contacts.
• The opportunity for club members to participate in many national and international championships. Every year the FPUSA sends several pétanque teams to The World Championships Senior, Men and Women.
• The opportunity for the junior members to learn from excellent players and participate also in many types of championships.

FREE INSURANCE

Through your club and members' dues the Federation protects the clubs, the officers of the clubs and the Federation, and all FPUSA members, including independents, against liability that may be incurred as a result of accidents to others while playing the game of pétanque, in or out of competitions.

If your courts are in a public park the chances are that you are required as a club to carry $1,000,000 liability insurance. If the club doesn't have insurance, all the officers and members can be sued as a result of accidents.

PROTECT YOUR CLUB, YOUR OFFICERS AND YOUR MEMBERS. GET INSURED

AS AN FPUSA MEMBER:

• You benefit from the general liability insurance.
• Your membership card, with your picture properly stamped with the FPUSA stamp, is recognized by all the national and international clubs of pétanque.
• You can participate in many competitions when you travel overseas. So long as the championship is "open" all foreign clubs will let you play upon presenting your FPUSA card.
• You will get the schedules of pétanque tournaments and the latest news through the FPUSA newsletter -- the Bulletin Bouliste.
• You can join the FPUSA board of directors and help in promoting the game of pétanque.
• While participating in tournaments and championships outside your city, you will meet people from all over the world and all walks of life.
• If you are a veteran player, your experience can help educate our junior members in their high schools and junior high schools, maybe both in English and French. Many learning aids are available from the Federation.

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