The EPA is the body responsible for the sport of Pétanque (sometimes called Boules) in England. It is affiliated to the world governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FIPJP).
Pétanque is a sport that can be played for fun in the garden or seriously up to World Championship level. It is a sport that is enjoyed by all ages and both sexes. Juniors can compete with adults on equal terms, often beating them. (EPA, 2007).