Catalonia men's national pitch and putt team
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The Catalonia men's national pitch and putt team represents Catalonia
in the pitch and putt
international competitions. It is managed by the Catalan Federation of Pitch and putt (FCPP).
Pitch and putt is played in Catalonia since the "eighties" when Martin Withelaw build a course in Solius (Girona
). The interest on Pitch and putt has been growing since then, with more than 10000 players in 2004.
In 1999 the "Associació Catalana de Pitch and putt" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages the European Team Championship
. Catalonia has won once the European Championship (2010).
In 2006 the "Federació Catalana de Pitch and putt" participated in the stablishment of the Federation International of Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages the World Cup Team Championship
. Catalonia has won 2 World Cups, in 2004 and 2006.
Team in the World Cup 2008
Team in the European Championship 2007
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
in the pitch and putt
Pitch and putt
Pitch and putt is an amateur sport, similar to golf. The maximum hole length for international competitions is with a maximum total course length of . Players may only use three clubs; one of which must be a putter...
international competitions. It is managed by the Catalan Federation of Pitch and putt (FCPP).
Pitch and putt is played in Catalonia since the "eighties" when Martin Withelaw build a course in Solius (Girona
Girona
Girona is a city in the northeast of Catalonia, Spain at the confluence of the rivers Ter, Onyar, Galligants and Güell, with an official population of 96,236 in January 2009. It is the capital of the province of the same name and of the comarca of the Gironès...
). The interest on Pitch and putt has been growing since then, with more than 10000 players in 2004.
In 1999 the "Associació Catalana de Pitch and putt" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages the European Team Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
. Catalonia has won once the European Championship (2010).
In 2006 the "Federació Catalana de Pitch and putt" participated in the stablishment of the Federation International of Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages the World Cup Team Championship
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
. Catalonia has won 2 World Cups, in 2004 and 2006.
National team
| World Cup | |||
| Year | Championship | Host | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1st World Cup 2004 Pitch and Putt World Cup The 2004 Pitch and putt World Cup was held in Chia , being the first time for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations , with 8 national teams in competition... |
Chia (Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... ) |
Champions |
| 2006 | 2nd World Cup 2006 Pitch and putt World Cup The 2006 Pitch and Putt World Cup was held in Teià and was the second edition for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations , with 13 teams... |
Teià (Catalonia Catalonia Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an... ) |
Champions |
| 2008 | 3rd World Cup 2008 Pitch and putt World Cup The 2008 Pitch and putt World Cup was held on the Papendal course, close to Arnhem and was the third edition for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations , with 14 national teams... |
Papendal (Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... ) |
3rd place |
| European Championships | |||
| Year | Championship | Host | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1st European Championship 1999 Pitch and putt European Championship The 1999 Pitch and putt European Championship held in Chelmsford was the first edition for the European Pitch and putt Championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 6 teams in competition.Ireland won the championship.... |
Chelmsford (Great Britain Great Britain Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles... ) |
4th place |
| 2001 | 2nd European Championship 2001 Pitch and putt European Championship The 2001 Pitch and putt European Championship held in Lloret de Mar was promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 6 teams in competition.Ireland won their second European Pitch and putt Championship.-Qualifying round:... |
Lloret de Mar (Catalonia Catalonia Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an... ) |
2nd place |
| 2003 | 3rd European Championship 2003 Pitch and putt European Championship The 2003 Pitch and putt European Championship held in McDonagh was promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 8 national teams in competition.Ireland won their third European Pitch and putt Championship.-Qualifying round:... |
McDonagh (Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... ) |
2nd place |
| 2005 | 4th European Championship 2005 Pitch and putt European Championship The 2005 Pitch and putt European Championship held in Overbetuwe was promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 9 teams in competition.Ireland won their fourth European Pitch and putt Championship.-Qualifying round:... |
Overbetuwe (The Netherlands) | 3rd place |
| 2007 | 5th European Championship 2007 Pitch and putt European Championship The 2007 Pitch and putt European Teams Championship held in Chia was organized by the Federazione Italiana Pitch and Putt and promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 10 teams in competition... |
Chia (Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... ) |
2nd place |
| 2010 | 6th European Championship 2010 Pitch and putt European Championship The 2010 Pitch and putt European Teams Championship held in Lloret de Mar was organized by the Federació Catalana de Pitch and Putt and promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 8 teams in competition... |
Lloret de Mar (Catalonia Catalonia Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an... ) |
Champions |
Players
Team in the European Championship 2010- Enric Sanz
- Paco Salido
- Fernando Cano
- Jordi Saborit
- Dani Gimenez
- Daniel Coleman
Team in the World Cup 2008
- Fernando Cano
- Salvador Garangou
- Daniel Giménez
Team in the European Championship 2007
- Marc Lloret
- Joan Poch
- Fernando Cano
- Jordi Serra
- David Solé
- Daniel Coleman
See also
- World Cup Team ChampionshipPitch and Putt World CupThe Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
- European Team ChampionshipEuropean Pitch and putt ChampionshipThe European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
External links
- FCPP Catalan Federation of Pitch and Putt
- FIPPA Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations website
- EPPA European Pitch and Putt Association website
- ORFEO CATALONIA Pitch & Putt Team