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Bocce Club
Bocce Ball is played at The Summit on Tuesday at 8 am and on Friday
at 8 am. Everyone is welcome. New players are introduced quickly to
the rules and best strategies. Play is on beautiful tournament-grade
newly resurfaced courts with views of the mountains. There is a
small, easy step in with smooth concrete surrounding both courts.
There are handicap accessible ramps, and other players to help pick
up balls if needed. We pick teams for each court by random draw.
The word "bocce" comes from an Italian word, which is plural,
meaning "to bowl." The small white ball called Pallino is thrown first
to start the game. The rules are very simple, get your ball as close
to the pallino as possible in order to score a point. If more balls of
the same color get close, these additionally score points. Players take
turns until all four balls for each team are thrown.
We generally play games to 12 points. Two games are played and
take approximately one and a half hours. First court winners stay
and are challenged on second game by winners from the second
court. We mix and match and change numbers on a team, so no one
is left out.
The game of Bocce Ball requires no specific skills or previous
experience. You will get a little excerise, and enjoy a beautiful view
and breezes at The Summit, all while having a great time with a great
group of people.
If you are interested in learning the game, please join us at The
Summit. Any questions, please call me, Hank Negrete, at (909)
747-7087 or Greg Stilson, at (951) 267-1551. ~ Hank Negrete,
hanknegrete16@yahoo.com
Bocce Ball Group ready to play
