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.


2025 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

2025 Regional Competition

Appleton Memorial Park (Appleton)
Saturday, August 2
Regions Assigned: 2, 4 & 5
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 16th
Contact: Megan Quandt

Onalaska Middle School (Onalaska)
Saturday, August 9
Regions Assigned: 3 & 6
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 23rd
Contact: Kaytlin Kassens

Badger High School (Lake Geneva)
TBD
Regions Assigned: 7
Registration Deadline: July 17
Contact: Brooke Trewyn

Heritage Park (Richfield)
Sunday, August 10
Regions Assigned: 8
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 23rd
Contact: Amber Weinfurter

2025 State Competition

Woodside Dells Sports Complex (Wisconsin Dells)
Saturday & Sunday, September 6 & 7
Regions Assigned: All
Contact: Danny Kuklinski


Rules & Forms