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The word "bocce" comes from Italian word which is plural,
means "to bowl." The small white ball "the pallino" is thrown first
to start the game. Rules are very simple, get your ball as close to
the pallino as possible in order to score a point.
Much like pool, bocce requires players to take turns. This
makes it an ideal game for socializing in between a player's turn.
There are often cheers, or laughter. No one has an edge in Bocce
Ball unless of course they have played for years.
We generally play a game to 12 points. Two games are generally
played and take approximately 1-1/2 hours. We mix and match,
so no team is expert and we change numbers on a team, so no one
is left out.
Bocce Ball is played several times a week at the Summit.
Current schedule is 9 am Tuesdays and 3 pm Wednesdays.
Many groups play at different times. Call Summit desk (951)
769-6444 and ask attendant for current times of play. Balls are
always available for play anytime.
There is a third set of balls now available which are slightly
smaller with four colors of two each. These are great for kids and
families.
If you would like to come early, to meet others and learn game,
or practice before scheduled times, or a different day or time, call
Mike Saperstein at (951) 769-7909, Larry Anderson at (951) 845-
8003 or Jeanine Baker at (951) 797-0833. ~ Mike Saperstein
Bocce Ball
Above: (L to R) Russell
Peterson, Kris Corbett,
Jeanine Baker
Left: (L to R) Sitting:
Charlie Leger, Jackie
Bott; Standing: John
MacFarlane, Kimi &
Mike Olson
