This club tournament was contested in late June-early July 2016, and is of interest not only for the competition itself, which took place in the Algorda neighborhood of Getxo, but for the venue. The frontón municipal de la plaza San Nicolás de Algorta (updated with a new link--March 5, 2022) is a very different venue from any that have been linked to in this blog. It is an "Arkupe". Arkupes are normally the atriums of churches or city halls. They usually host one of the most ancient of Basque Pelota modalities, pasaka, which can be played with bare hands (video) or a "glove" (video) (1) (2). Look closely at the glove and you will see the ancestor of the xisteras (cestas) of the modalities of joko garbi (video), which in turn is the direct ancestor of Jai Alai/Cesta Punta, and Remonte, which evolved along a different line. Arkupes are rare in the Basque Country these days, probably less than one hundred remain. For more on the history of this arkupe see this blogpost.
In this case the fronton was used for a paleta goma tournament (watch for the large hitting area of the paleta, and the large rubber pelota). Three championship matches were held, for which full video is available for the first and third, and partial video for the second.
Video for all matches (Source: EITB)
For the record, in the first match, a women's final
Ane-Txaso (red) defeated Maria-Xandra (blue) 30-23 (0:00- 30 minutes 26 seconds on the recording).
In the second match, a men's 2 match
Aitor-Txoper (red) defeated Alaintxo-Txiki 30-26 (last few points, 31:18-36:41).
In the third match, the men's final
Batis Albonica-Natxo Garcia (blue) defeated Jon Arrieta-Alex Gonzalez (red) 30-29 (38:34-1:46:22).
The last point of this match was a fantastic point.
After the match there were the usual wonderful closing ceremonies that capped a great day of competition.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Mano--Elizkano moves from Asegarce to ASPE
"Aspe ficha a Danel Elezkano," by Enrique Echavarren (El Diario Vasco) (Donostia (San Sebastian)), July 30, 2016
Mano--An Interview with Asegarce's Inaki Artola
"Iñaki Artola (manista de Asegarce): '¿Menos partidos que Irribarria? La txapela, que yo sepa, no está en mi casa'," by Joseba Lezeta (El Diario Vasco) (Donostia (San Sebastian)), August 3, 2016.
Remonte--July 2016 Rankings
The July 2016 monthly rankings for the Oriamendi2010 roster were updated at the beginning of August. For full rankings and explanation see the rankings page on the right side of the blog.
Leaders were
Group A: Barrenetxea IV: 36.5
Group B: Azpiroz: 40
Maximum ranking is 40.
Leaders were
Group A: Barrenetxea IV: 36.5
Group B: Azpiroz: 40
Maximum ranking is 40.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Jai Alai/Cesta Punta--Internationaux Cesta Punta--Master 3 Tournament
The 2016 Donibane Lohizune (Saint-Jean-de-Luz) Internationaux Cesta Punta Masters competitions began on July 7, 2016 and run through August 25, 2016. At the ICP website, you will find scheduled matches, results, match articles, rules of the competition, player pages, and how the player points are determined, among other information.
The Master 3 Internationaux Cesta Punta Tournament was held at Donibane Lohizune (Saint-Jean-de-Luz) (1) (2) from July 28-August 4, 2016.
All match scores and match articles are available at the Internationaux Cesta Punta site. Note: as of February 11, 2017 this link no longer worked. I was able to link directly to the match articles. Those links are below.
Full Match videos are also available at the Internationaux Cesta Punta Youtube site.
July 28, 2016:
First Semi-Final: J. Tambourindeguy-Txasio defeated P. Tambourindeguy- Eyheragary (substituting for the injured Inza) 2-0 (15-12, 15-6)
Match article
Match highlights
Full Match Video
August 2, 2016
Second Semi-Final: Beaskoetxea-Lekerika defeated Egiguren-Urtasun 2-0 (15-11, 15-9).
Match article
Highlights
Full Match Video
August 4, 2016:
Final: Beaskoetxea-Lekerika defeated J. Tambourindeguy-Txasio 2-0 (15-11, 15-11)
Match article
Highlights
Full match video
MY ARTICLE: Cumulative match records for all participants in both Internationaux Cesta Punta and Jai Alai World Tour Summer Partidos through the first 7 tournaments
All match scores and match articles are available at the Internationaux Cesta Punta site. Note: as of February 11, 2017 this link no longer worked. I was able to link directly to the match articles. Those links are below.
Full Match videos are also available at the Internationaux Cesta Punta Youtube site.
July 28, 2016:
First Semi-Final: J. Tambourindeguy-Txasio defeated P. Tambourindeguy- Eyheragary (substituting for the injured Inza) 2-0 (15-12, 15-6)
Match article
Match highlights
Full Match Video
August 2, 2016
Second Semi-Final: Beaskoetxea-Lekerika defeated Egiguren-Urtasun 2-0 (15-11, 15-9).
Match article
Highlights
Full Match Video
August 4, 2016:
Final: Beaskoetxea-Lekerika defeated J. Tambourindeguy-Txasio 2-0 (15-11, 15-11)
Match article
Highlights
Full match video
MY ARTICLE: Cumulative match records for all participants in both Internationaux Cesta Punta and Jai Alai World Tour Summer Partidos through the first 7 tournaments
Friday, August 5, 2016
Pala--Kirol Txartela Masters Tournament--Players--Tournament Regulations--Schedule--Day 5 (Round 3) Results
The Kirol Txartela Masters Tournament at the Atano III Fronton, Donastia (San Sebastian) began on July 6, 2016. It will end with a final on August 17, 2016. The Tournament link above explains the nature of the tournament and how it is to be contested. The same information is also available in less graphic form at InnPala. Basically it is an 8 team doubles tournament, consisting of the entire 10 man InnPala roster along with 6 invited amateurs. The teams are split into two 4 team groups. This is a short court tournament. Each match will be contested to a best three out of five 10 point jokos (sets). Table points are determined entirely by number of jokos won. The league phase will consist of a single round robin in each group, with each player playing every other week. Matches will take place every Wednesday evening. At the end of the league phase there will be a final. Source for all match scores: InnPala Twitter feed. For more information on professional players see the player pages linked to on the right side of the blog.
Note: *=Amateur
Fifth Day: August 3, 2016.
Group A: Navarro*-Brefel defeated Landeta--Ibai-Perez 3-2 (10-9, 10-8, 6-10, 9-10, 10-5)
In the fourth joko, L-I came back from an 9-8 deficit to force a deciding joko. With the victory N-B won Group A and a place in the final on August 17.
Group B: Ibarguren*-Imanol defeated Fusto-J. Irigoyen* 3-1 (3-10, 10-7, 10-?, 10-?)
Fusto was forced to retire with a pectoral injury. How long he will be out of action is unknown. Group B: Ibarguren*-Imanol defeated Fusto-J. Irigoyen* 3-1 (3-10, 10-7, 10-?, 10-?)
Fusto was forced to retire with a pectoral injury. How long he will be out of action is unknown. There were no details in the Innpala Twitter feed explaining when Fusto retired.
Group A Table:
Navarro*-Brefel (3-0) (3-0; 3-0, 3-2)--9 points
Landeta--Ibai-Perez (2-1) (3-1; 3-2; 2-3)--8 points
Gaubeka-Irigoyen* (0-2) (0-3; 2-3)--2 points
Necol-Andueza* (0-2) (1-3; 0-3)--1 point
Ibarguren*-Imanol (1-2) (2-3; 2-3; 3-1)--7 points
Note: *=Amateur
Fifth Day: August 3, 2016.
Group A: Navarro*-Brefel defeated Landeta--Ibai-Perez 3-2 (10-9, 10-8, 6-10, 9-10, 10-5)
In the fourth joko, L-I came back from an 9-8 deficit to force a deciding joko. With the victory N-B won Group A and a place in the final on August 17.
Group B: Ibarguren*-Imanol defeated Fusto-J. Irigoyen* 3-1 (3-10, 10-7, 10-?, 10-?)
Fusto was forced to retire with a pectoral injury. How long he will be out of action is unknown. Group B: Ibarguren*-Imanol defeated Fusto-J. Irigoyen* 3-1 (3-10, 10-7, 10-?, 10-?)
Fusto was forced to retire with a pectoral injury. How long he will be out of action is unknown. There were no details in the Innpala Twitter feed explaining when Fusto retired.
Navarro*-Brefel (3-0) (3-0; 3-0, 3-2)--9 points
Landeta--Ibai-Perez (2-1) (3-1; 3-2; 2-3)--8 points
Gaubeka-Irigoyen* (0-2) (0-3; 2-3)--2 points
Necol-Andueza* (0-2) (1-3; 0-3)--1 point
Group B Table:
Ibarguren*-Imanol (1-2) (2-3; 2-3; 3-1)--7 points
Arozena*-Ibargarai (2-0) (3-0; 3-2)--6 points
Zubiri-Ayerbe (1-1) (3-2; 2-3)--5 points
Fusto-J. Irigoyen* (1-2) (0-3; 3-2; 1-3 )--4 points
MY ARTICLE: Kirol Txartela Masters Tournament cumulative scores and tables
Zubiri-Ayerbe (1-1) (3-2; 2-3)--5 points
Fusto-J. Irigoyen* (1-2) (0-3; 3-2; 1-3 )--4 points
MY ARTICLE: Kirol Txartela Masters Tournament cumulative scores and tables
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Main Nue--Masters de Bayonne
Masters de Bayonne, an EP 2000 competition, was contested at Trinquet Moderne (1) (2) July 27, 28, and 31, 2016.
Full match videos of all three matches (source: Esku Pilota Youtube site) are linked to from pelotelive.free.fr, which also has the complete competition scores, linescores, charts, selected match statistics and video highlights. Match videos are also linked to from the individual match stories (see below). Each source has its advantages. Use whichever is best for you. If you use the pelotelive.free.fr site remember to "disactiver" under the videos to disable pfr's auto-refresh.
July 27, 2016
(Source for all match articles: Esku Pilota)
1st Semi-final:
Etchegaray-Ducassou defeated Waltary-Bilbao 40-32
Match article: . An audio interview with Etchegaray is also available here. Video of the amazing point that began at 24-17 and consumed 61 balls in play is available at the pelotelive.free.fr site above.
July 28, 2016
2nd Semi-final
Larralde-Guichandut defeated Xala-Harismendy 40-14
Match article: Audio interviews with Xala and Larralde are also available here.
July 31, 2016
Final:
Larralde-Guichandut defeated Etchegaray-Ducassou 40-17
Match article: Audio interviews with Larralde and Etchegaray are also available here. Seven spectacular points from the match are excerpted (source: Esku Pilota Facebook site). and available at the pelotelive.free.fr site above.
Preliminary match before the final:
Migueltorena defeated Darmendrail 40-39. Note that neither of these players has an entry in the Esku Pilota player pages at this time.
The match article for this match is available at the end of the final match article linked to above. A video of the last point of that match is available there as well.
Full Match Video (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube site).
Full match videos of all three matches (source: Esku Pilota Youtube site) are linked to from pelotelive.free.fr, which also has the complete competition scores, linescores, charts, selected match statistics and video highlights. Match videos are also linked to from the individual match stories (see below). Each source has its advantages. Use whichever is best for you. If you use the pelotelive.free.fr site remember to "disactiver" under the videos to disable pfr's auto-refresh.
July 27, 2016
(Source for all match articles: Esku Pilota)
1st Semi-final:
Etchegaray-Ducassou defeated Waltary-Bilbao 40-32
Match article: . An audio interview with Etchegaray is also available here. Video of the amazing point that began at 24-17 and consumed 61 balls in play is available at the pelotelive.free.fr site above.
July 28, 2016
2nd Semi-final
Larralde-Guichandut defeated Xala-Harismendy 40-14
Match article: Audio interviews with Xala and Larralde are also available here.
July 31, 2016
Final:
Larralde-Guichandut defeated Etchegaray-Ducassou 40-17
Match article: Audio interviews with Larralde and Etchegaray are also available here. Seven spectacular points from the match are excerpted (source: Esku Pilota Facebook site). and available at the pelotelive.free.fr site above.
Preliminary match before the final:
Migueltorena defeated Darmendrail 40-39. Note that neither of these players has an entry in the Esku Pilota player pages at this time.
The match article for this match is available at the end of the final match article linked to above. A video of the last point of that match is available there as well.
Full Match Video (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube site).
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Main Nue--Tournoi De La Magdeleine
Tournoi De La Magdeleine, an EP 500 competition, was contested at Trinquet Saint Palais (1) (2) July 22 and 26, 2016.
* Not listed on the Esku Pilota player pages at this time
July 22
Full Match Videos (first semi-final begins at 10-7), match charts and linescores for the two semi-finals only: Source: Esku Pilota via pilotelive.free.fr Click on the links below the scores for all of this. Click on "disactiver" below the match videos to disable pfr's auto-refresh.
Semi Finals
Ospital-de Ezcurra defeated L. Lambert-Bennesse* 40-30
Inchauspe-Amulet defeated Monce-Lucu* 40-30
Match Statistics for both (Source: Esku Pilota)
Match article for both (Source: Esku Pilota) Note: this article also links to the two full match videos.
July 26, 2016
Final
Ospital-de Ezcurra defeated Inchauspe-Amulet 40-21
Match article and an audio interview with de Ezcurra
One of the most interesting things about this competition was the venue. When you watch the semi-final matches, the camera will focus on the scoreboard high above the front wall to keep score. But to the left and a little below, you will see the dedication stone: 1891. Certainly one of the oldest active trinquets in the North Basque. I have seen none older, but I am new to this. The only trinquet I've ever seen that is older is the famous Valencian Pelota Trinquet Pelayo, which dates back to 1868. Anytime you see a sporting arena that began in the 19th century and is still in use, you are seeing something very special. If the Trinquet Garat (1937) is the Cathedral of Main Nue, then perhaps Trinquet Saint Palais is its Parthenon.
* Not listed on the Esku Pilota player pages at this time
July 22
Full Match Videos (first semi-final begins at 10-7), match charts and linescores for the two semi-finals only: Source: Esku Pilota via pilotelive.free.fr Click on the links below the scores for all of this. Click on "disactiver" below the match videos to disable pfr's auto-refresh.
Semi Finals
Ospital-de Ezcurra defeated L. Lambert-Bennesse* 40-30
Inchauspe-Amulet defeated Monce-Lucu* 40-30
Match Statistics for both (Source: Esku Pilota)
Match article for both (Source: Esku Pilota) Note: this article also links to the two full match videos.
July 26, 2016
Final
Ospital-de Ezcurra defeated Inchauspe-Amulet 40-21
Match article and an audio interview with de Ezcurra
One of the most interesting things about this competition was the venue. When you watch the semi-final matches, the camera will focus on the scoreboard high above the front wall to keep score. But to the left and a little below, you will see the dedication stone: 1891. Certainly one of the oldest active trinquets in the North Basque. I have seen none older, but I am new to this. The only trinquet I've ever seen that is older is the famous Valencian Pelota Trinquet Pelayo, which dates back to 1868. Anytime you see a sporting arena that began in the 19th century and is still in use, you are seeing something very special. If the Trinquet Garat (1937) is the Cathedral of Main Nue, then perhaps Trinquet Saint Palais is its Parthenon.
Main Nue--Tournoi Intermarche Pays Basque
Tournoi Intermarche Pays Basque, an EP 500 competition, was contested at Trinquet Medionde (1) (2) July 15 and 17, 2016.
* Not listed on the Esku Pilota player pages at this time
July 15
Semi-finals
Inchauspe-Bennesse* defeated Darmendrail*-de Ezcurra 40-30
Elgart(?)-Lazcano defeated Berreterbide*-Guicandut(?) 40-33
Source for both match scores: Esku Pilota
July 17
Final
Inchauspe-Bennesse* defeated Elgart(?)-Lazcano 40-33
Source for match score: Esku Pilota
Match article: (Source: Esku Pilota)
* Not listed on the Esku Pilota player pages at this time
July 15
Semi-finals
Inchauspe-Bennesse* defeated Darmendrail*-de Ezcurra 40-30
Elgart(?)-Lazcano defeated Berreterbide*-Guicandut(?) 40-33
Source for both match scores: Esku Pilota
July 17
Final
Inchauspe-Bennesse* defeated Elgart(?)-Lazcano 40-33
Source for match score: Esku Pilota
Match article: (Source: Esku Pilota)
Monday, August 1, 2016
Main Nue--Tournoi Hoberenak--Unfinished
Tournoi Hoberenak, an EP 1000 competition, was contested at Trinquet D'Arcangues (1) (2) from July 2-14, 2016. It has yet to be completed.
July 2, 2016:
Ospital-Amulet defeated Bielle-Guichandut 40-20 (Source: Esku Pilota)
Semi-Finals:
July 9, 2016:
Larralde-Ducassou defeated Etchegaray-Harismendy 40-8 (Source: Esku Pilota)
Note: these were the same players who had played in the final of the Trophee Elhina in June, 2016. The back courters switched partners.
July 10, 2016:
Waltary-Bilbao defeated Ospital-Amulet 40-31 (Source: Esku Pilota)
Full match video (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube site)
Final:
July 14, 2016:
Waltary-Bilbao lead Larralde-Ducassou 16-13 when Larralde suffered an ankle injury and had to retire. The match will be replayed in its entirety.
Match article and full match video (Source: Esku Pilota web site and Youtube site
Match Linescore, graph, and full match video (Source: pelotelive.free.fr) Make sure to click on "desactiver" below the match video to disable pfp's auto-refresh.
Rather than award the match to Waltary-Bilbao due to the inability of Larralde to continue, Esku Pilota decided to reschedule the match in its entirety. In this age of winning as the be all and end all of all sporting competitions, of "too bad, you lose" and move on, Esku Pilota decided to reschedule the match in its entirety. Because it was a good matchup. Because people wanted to see these two teams play. Because it wasn't a good way to end a tournament. Esku Pilota decided to reschedule the match in its entirety. Magnifique!
(Added Nov. 10, 2016). The match was replayed on November 1, 2016
July 2, 2016:
Ospital-Amulet defeated Bielle-Guichandut 40-20 (Source: Esku Pilota)
Semi-Finals:
July 9, 2016:
Larralde-Ducassou defeated Etchegaray-Harismendy 40-8 (Source: Esku Pilota)
Note: these were the same players who had played in the final of the Trophee Elhina in June, 2016. The back courters switched partners.
July 10, 2016:
Waltary-Bilbao defeated Ospital-Amulet 40-31 (Source: Esku Pilota)
Full match video (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube site)
Final:
July 14, 2016:
Waltary-Bilbao lead Larralde-Ducassou 16-13 when Larralde suffered an ankle injury and had to retire. The match will be replayed in its entirety.
Match article and full match video (Source: Esku Pilota web site and Youtube site
Match Linescore, graph, and full match video (Source: pelotelive.free.fr) Make sure to click on "desactiver" below the match video to disable pfp's auto-refresh.
Rather than award the match to Waltary-Bilbao due to the inability of Larralde to continue, Esku Pilota decided to reschedule the match in its entirety. In this age of winning as the be all and end all of all sporting competitions, of "too bad, you lose" and move on, Esku Pilota decided to reschedule the match in its entirety. Because it was a good matchup. Because people wanted to see these two teams play. Because it wasn't a good way to end a tournament. Esku Pilota decided to reschedule the match in its entirety. Magnifique!
(Added Nov. 10, 2016). The match was replayed on November 1, 2016
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