Players from around the region competed in the first petanque tournament held at the new petanque court at Urban Park. The tournament was hosted by the La Mesa Petanque Club. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com. 
A young player takes her shot. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The aim in petanque is to toss or roll a number of hollow steel balls (‘boules’) as close as possible to a small wooden target ball, called ‘cochonnet.’ Players check out the results of their throws. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com