Bocce

About Bocce

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 pallina. Bocce as a Special Olympics sport provides people with special needs the opportunity to have social contact, develop physically, and gain self-confidence. Next to soccer and golf, bocce is the third most participated sport in the world.

2024 Competition Options

All teams will compete in the appropriate District competition based on their region. Teams that receive a Quota spot at District competition will advance to the Fall Games. Teams that place 1st in each tournament will receive a quota spot. Additional quota will be distributed by random draw.

Events Offered

  • Team Bocce
  • Unified Team Bocce

Important Dates

  • Intent to Play Deadline: June 1
  • Medical Deadline: July 15
  • Virtual Preseason Coaches Meeting: July 17

2024 Regional Competition

District 2/4/5 Tournament

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Appleton Memorial Park (Appleton)
Saturday, August 3
Regions Assigned: 2, 4 & 5
Registration Deadline: July 17
Contact: Megan Quandt

District 3/6 Tournament

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Onalaska Middle School (Onalaska)
Saturday, August 10
Regions Assigned: 3 & 6
Registration Deadline: July 24
Contact: Kaytlin Kassens

Region 7 Tournament

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Badger High School (Lake Geneva)
Saturday, August 3
Regions Assigned: 7
Registration Deadline: July 17
Contact: Brooke Trewyn

Region 8 Tournament

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Heritage Park (Richfield)
Sunday, August 11
Regions Assigned: 8
Registration Deadline: July 24
Contact: Amber Weinfurter

2024 State Competition

Fall Games

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Woodside Dells Sports Complex (Wisconsin Dells)
Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8
Regions Assigned: All
Registration Deadline: August 19
Scratch Deadline: August 23
Contact: Danny Kuklinski

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