Betcha Bocce!
Age-old bocce ball remains a beloved game Bocce ball is an ancient game whose modern adaptation closely resembles bowling. Bocce is a precision sport that requires skill, strategy, and a little luck. Roman Empire rootsWith an ancestry that dates back to the games played in the Roman Empire, bocce developed into its present form in Italy. It is played most widely around Europe, but is also gaining popularity in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The first bocce Olympiad was held in Athens, Greece. Bocce has been a part of international sports ever since. |  |
Bocce has seen many changes throughout the ages. It has evolved from a crude game played with rounded rocks or even coconuts to the modern outdoor game played with composite or metal bocce balls. The popularity of bocce in America has been on the rise since it swept California in 1989. In the U.S. today, more than 25,000,000 people have either heard of the sport, play recreationally, or play on structured courts.
Anybody can playWhat's so great about bocce is that it can be played on any level surface by those willing to give it a try. It's a versatile game that can be played by nearly any age, with any level of athletic ability. Bocce rules may be changed according to the players, and may range from a nearly nonexistent set of rules to the strictest of tournament guidelines.
 | World Bocce Association (WBL) The WBL is a non-profit organization that was formed to encourage people to play and become involved in bocce. Through the efforts of the WBL, schools and parks are now installing regulation courts. In the age of shrinking budgets, bocce is a happy solution: low upkeep costs while providing kids with a great deal of fun. World Corporate Games and Special OlympicsWith its gaining popularity, bocce has become a tournament sport. The WBL has formed a World Bocce League Tour, a circuit of competitions with cash awards where the best players compete at the country's most desirable venues. Bocce is part of the World Corporate Games and an event in the Special Olympics. The sport is being proposed to become included in the Olympics. Get involvedThere are many ways that you and your family can become involved with bocce. You can purchase a family bocce ball set and play in the neighborhood park or your own backyard. Locations are now springing up in parks and recreation centers, making it even easier to play. |
