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This site promotes Bocce Sport and provides information on the
local, state and national bocce leagues and tournaments, Results of all National Events,
Tournaments and Championships, The teams, participants, rules and recent games or practices. Everyone
likes photos and videos, so watch USAbocce.com to find out the latest information on events and news links.
. . . Our Mission . . .
The USAbocce.com was established by bocce players and associates to advocate the bocce sport and to
work together for the betterment of all.
We endeavor to work together with other peers and organizations throughout United States and international
affiliates. We strive to work with our young people in desire to carry on the traditions of Bocce. At
the same time we will support and encourage them as they labor to fulfill their own dreams and goals.
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The in ball (red) closest to the Pallino is the point. Red is out of balls. Green has one ball left. Click on the
picture and explain Green's strategy with the last ball.
If your answer is correct it will be placed in a hat at the end of the contest. We will pull the winner of all the correct
answers from the hat and the winner will receive a Brand New EPCO 107mm Personalized Bocce Set,
a $139 value.
Since everyone's opinion differs we will choose the most popular answer as the winning strategy.
Bocce . . . Americans Newest Team Sport
What do you think of when you hear the word "bocce"? Little old Italian men
tossing balls on a dusty court? For years, bocce was considered the game of Italian immigrants. Today, it has become
one of the country's newest team sports, it is now a part of the World Corporate Games and is an event in the Special Olympics. In other
words, bocce is coming to town !
Bocce may be America's newest sport, but it is one of the world's oldest games. Over the ages, bocce has changed
from a crude sport played with round rocks, or even coconuts, to today's game with composite or metal balls. Bocce
also has had many names: " lawn bowling", "nine pins", "skittles" and
"pentaque", to name a few, and has been played by many rules.
The USAbocce.com goals are to bring bocce to a higher level of professional participation by seeking out U.S. bocce tournaments
and to connect US leagues for men and women. Bocce is a great game for people who cannot participate in strenuous
physical activity, but who like a game with a high intensity level. Bocce players don't need the size or strength that
is so important in other sports..
Bocce is a competitive sport, dating all the way back to the Roman Empire, which requires
great skills. A game that is not as old but at least equally competitive is the online craps. There are quite
a few good online casinos where you can hang out when you need some time away from the bocce court.
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Today, it has become one of the country's newest team sports, it is now a part of the World Corporate Games
and is an event in the Special Olympics. In other words, bocce is coming to town ! Just like the
bingo game
Bocce evolved from being popular to vanishing completely into the background and coming back. When comparing
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around USAbocce . . .
1st Annual USABocce.com
4 Man Bocce Tournament
Cascade Park Bocce Facilities
New Castle, PA 16101
June 4th - 6th, 2010
* 4 courts under roof w / lights available in case of rain
* We are estimating a $4000 First Place Payout *
* All proceeds after payouts will go to Special Olympics *
* We are looking for Vendors and Sponsors *
* Contact us via this website *
* Registration form coming soon ! *
Michigan Senior Olympics Bocce Ball Tournament
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:00 a.m.
Location: Palazzo di Bocce,
Orion Twp, MI
Registration Fee: $25.00
* 2010 MSO Membership of $25.00 is Required *
* Registration Deadline is December 14, 2009 *
* Tournament is for seniors of age 50+ *
* Medals awarded by Anthony Battaglia according to age categories *
* Registration includes Membership Pin, T shirt and Lunch *
* Call (800) 400 - 8161 for information and register *
The 2009 United States & North American Pallino D’Oro Championships were held at Palazzo Di Bocce, Lake Orion,
Michigan, U.S.A. from Nov. 20, 2009 to Nov. 22, 2009.
The 2009 United States & North American Pallino D’Oro Champions
1st row on the floor from left to right: Jason Wisniewski -USA (2nd place USA Pallino) , Jose Botto -USA (1st place in both USA and North America Pallino D'Oro) ,Eddy DeCillia-Canada (2nd Place North America Pallino) Next row: Pat Pezzin -Canada (3rd place USA Pallino), Dr Joe Masternik -USA (3rd place North America) Mike Grasser organizer of both tournaments, Joe Defilppis -Canada (4th place North America) , Brian Polantz USA (4th Place USA Pallino)
More Information on the results of this super Bocce Tournament is coming soon, but you can see all the photos
by clicking on the following two videos:
Toronto 777 Bocce Club's 1st ANNUAL CLASSIC CUP OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
The Toronto 777 Bocce Club's 1st Annual Classic Cup Open was a huge success.
All proceeds from the tournament were donated
to The Sick Kids Foundation. Thirty Eight (38) two-man teams participated in this extraordinary bocce event. Seven
teams represented the USA from three different states New Tork, Ohio and Michigan. Three teams also
attended from
Montreal and the remaining teams were from the Toronto, Canada area.
Congratulations goes to Pat Pezzin and Eddie DeCillia who finished with a perfect record and taking down the $3000 grand prize
out of a guaranteed prize pool of $6000.
Pezzin and DeCillia represented Toronto 777, the host club. You can view a picture
of Pat and Eddie under the USAbocce's Tournament Tab.
Also, Click on link below to view all photos from the Toronto 777 Bocce Club's 1st Annual Classic Cup Open:
2009 Pat O'Brien Chevrolet Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce
Wickliffe Italian-American Club
by David Mitchell
The Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce was originated in 1984 by the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame (NIASHF).
The NIASHF through its spokesman, Tommy Lasorda, a longtime manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, developed the tournament as a means
to promote the Italian heritage. The Wickliffe Italian-American Club began hosting the Cleveland Challenge Cup in 1989,
adding continuity and strengthening the rich tradition of the game of Bocce. This year, the tournament was held from August 28th to 30th.
The Wickliffe I & A Club serves as an outstanding facility for conducting a Bocce tournament. The club members willingly
contribute countless hours to make sure all local and out of town players have an enjoyable and competitive tournament
experience. Club president and tournament director, Gino Latessa, said that this year's three day event attracted 12,000 people.
An unprecedented, 92 competing bocce teams from Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Florida and Canada
attended the largest Bocce tournament in the Midwest.
Club member Tony Continenza, to whom Latessa attributes a lot of the tournament's success, was proud to see his vision
continue to thrive. "When I first joined the club, I saw the potential the tournament had.
I proposed ideas about adding vendors, sponsorship, entertainment and making it more of an Italian festival, expanding
on the Italian heritage a lot more."- said Tony Continenza. " This year, we had two brothers, a 12- and
14-year-old, playing ... and our oldest player is 82 ! The generations continue throughout the years ... keeping that tradition going."
Latessa echoed Continenza's sentiments and also thanked committee member Paul DiCicco. "We've created a family atmosphere
with entertainment, food vendors and activities for the kids." - he said. Festivities included an Italian band Friday,
a classic rock band Saturday, a live broadcast with an Italian radio station Sunday, and an Italian Cultural Exhibition,
cooking demonstrations and a wine-making workshop.
The top 16 teams received cash prizes totaling $15,000, with the first place team, Maxxy Valley 777 from Toronto Canada,
taking $5,000. The club also hosted its second annual cornhole tournament, featuring 64 two-man teams competing for $1,600
in prize money, which ran simultaneous to the bocce tournament.
Click on links below to view (4) videos from the Wickliffe's 2009 Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce Tournament
The Ellwood City Arts, Crafts and Food Festival is an event held annually in
beautiful Ewing Park in Ellwood City, PA. Usually spanning a three day period during the 4th of July holiday, the festival
also plays host to a major Bocce tournament.
Typically 25-30 four-person teams participate in the tournament.
Included in this year's tournament were teams representing
Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
At this year's tournament, to my surprise, I watched a dozen or so young people practicing on the courts, after the tournament
had ended. I soon discovered that they conduct another tournament the following day at the same Bocce facility. This
year they held their 4th Annual post 4th of July Youth Tournament.
These young guys and gals take the game seriously. The entry fee is $10 per player. They start off with a round
robin two-person team, then seed each team into a double elimination tournament - winners take all. I would imagine
these kids range in age between 12 and 16 years old. They played basically a smart game by calling every shot and knowing
when to hit and when to lay in a bocce shot.
The only difference between the novices and the tournament regulars - was their mode of transportation. Instead of
arriving by automobile, they arrived via scooters and bicycles. I would like to commend Matt Morella who started this
Post 4th of July Youth Tournament 4-years ago. I hope many more young players read this article and continue learning,
playing and growing to the popularity of Bocce.
New Bocce Facility at Cascade Park, New Castle, Pa
The only difference between the novices and the tournament regulars - was their mode of transportation. Instead of
arriving by automobile, they arrived via scooters and bicycles. I would like to commend Matt Morella who started this
Post 4th of July Youth Tournament 4-years ago. I hope many more young players read this article and continue learning,
playing and growing to the popularity of Bocce.
