Bocce is an Italian game. The basic principle of the sport is to roll a bocce ball closest to the target ball, which is called a palina. Bocce as a Special Olympics sport provides people with special needs the opportunity to have social contact, develop physically and to gain self-confidence. Next to soccer and golf, bocce is the third most participated sport in the world.
Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Philadelphia currently offers Doubles Bocce and Unified Sports Bocce Doubles.
Day | Start Date | Time | Location | Address | Site Contact |
Sunday | August 18,2018 | 11:30-1 pm | Cafe Michangelo | 11901 Bustleton Avenue | Carolyn Driscoll |
Friday | September 14, 2018 | 6 – 8 pm | Cecil B. Moore Rec Center | 2251 N. 22nd St. | Myra Ausberry |
Saturday | September 15,2018 | 11-1 pm | East Passyunk Community Ctr. | 10th & Mifflin Sts. | Mark Moss |
*Training site recommended for all athletes, but especially for younger athletes, ages 8-15
Athletes training for at least 8 weeks in our Fall sports are eligible to compete in these tournaments: