Penicuik Pétanque Club are planning a big recruitment drive in 2013 to attract youth players.  Penicuik’s new piste is due to be built in time for the new playing season in April and have a commitment from Midlothian Council’s Active Schools Coordinator to involve pupils from Penicuik High School and Beeslack Community High School in a program of pétanque coaching sessions.

It is hoped that not only will the school pupils develop their own petanque skills and knowledge to play and compete, but that some will also become coaches to pass their knowledge on further.  The aim is to give the youth players their own section of Penicuik Pétanque Club with its own activities and identity.

Increasing youth participation and volunteering in pétanque is a key aim for Penicuik Pétanque Club and the hope is, in conjunction with SPA Youth Development,  to develop the next generation of Scottish champions and internationals.

Clubs who are interested in recruiting youth players can contact Colin Stewart for tips on where to begin.