The Background: “Le Léman” Already in 1965, some members from the francophile club “Le Léman” in Zurich formed a group who regularly plaid Pétanque and soon they joined the “Fédération Suisse de Pétanque”. In the same year, Jo Ferraud from Zurich, together with two players from Geneva, sensationally won the world championship and even defended the title in 1966. .................................................................................................
The early years In 1971, the Pétanque Club Zurich was founded. .................................................................................................
The departure In 1982, the players Italo Mascio, Peter Schönenberger and Max Schühle were qualified for the World Cup. In the years to follow, many younger people joined our club. .................................................................................................
The PCZ today Currently, we count about 130 members of which roughly 50 regularly participate in tournaments and championships. .................................................................................................