The organizers hope to see many French and foreign visitors this year once again getting into the swing of the event… Numerous “pilous” and prizes from the City of Nice will be distributed. Similarly, the François Giordan Juggling Trophy will be up for grabs. Calling all enthusiasts!
On Sunday, September 12th at 1:30 PM, the grand tournament, eagerly awaited by all, will take place. A number of teams will first compete in pools of four, then in a knockout format. Beautiful cups and many prizes offered by the City of Nice will be awarded to all participants.
This event will be held in the context of the San Bertoumiéu fair in Old Nice.
What is Pilou?
A “game that costs nothing,” as goes the song by Nux Vomica. A perforated coin, preferably the old 10 centimes, and a piece of paper make up the shuttlecock. It is played by teams of two on a field drawn in cross-shaped lines with chalk. The aim of the activity is to “fly” the shuttlecock, using only feet, knees, and chest, akin to football, to make it land in the opposing field in circles one meter in diameter.
For more information: A Giordan and J Maria, *Et vive le pilou!* Serre 2003
What is the Nissa Pilo Association?
It is a group of friends, lovers of Nice and its culture, who wish to share their passions, knowledge, and way of life. The association aims to promote the practice of pilou to creatively support the preservation and promotion of Niçoise culture with an open mind to the world. Created under the patronage of André Giordan and Ninou Bernardi, former world champions, it includes personalities from diverse backgrounds such as Denis Olivier, José Maria, Alain Gallo, Christian Delobette, René Bodenès, Emmanuel Nicolai, etc.
What is the François Giordan Trophy?
It involves breaking the juggling record with a pilou, which currently stands at 1077 touches in about 17 minutes by Georges Paez with a 20-c coin. New official juggling records with the 10-c coin, solo or per team, will be established.
Rules
1. All parts of the body except the arms and hands are taken into account.
2. Three attempts are possible, either solo or in a team of three or more approved by two members of Nissa pilo.
3. Two prizes of 100 euros (one single, the other by a team of three or more) for exceeding 500 for this new record.
*Click on the logo to download the document*
