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.
2022 Competition Options
District Competition
SOWI will run District Competitions in compliance with the Return to Play Protocols based on the host county.
COVID-19 vaccinations are not required to compete at 2022 bocce competitions, but providing your vaccination status helps SOWI better plan each tournament within the Return to Play protocol. Click here to submit your proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
State Competition
Teams will advance via quota to the Celebration Games on July 29-31 at Carroll University in Waukesha.
Events Offered
- Team Bocce
- Unified Team Bocce
Important Dates
Medical Deadline: June 1
District Competition Dates
| Director | Regions Assigned | Event Date | Site (Location) |
Entry Deadline |
| Curt Evans | 2, 4, 5 | July 9 | Appleton Memorial Park (Appleton) |
June 22 |
| Michaela Harrison | 3, 6 | July 9 | Onalaska | June 22 |
| Brooke Trewyn | 7 | July 9 | Badger High School (Lake Geneva) |
June 22 |
| Amber Weinfurter | 8 | July 17 | Heritage Park (Richfield) | June 29 |
State Competition Dates
| Director | Event Date | Site (Location) |
Entry Deadline | Scratch Deadline |
| Jason Blank | July 29-31 | Carroll University (Waukesha) |
July 11 | July 15 |
Rules & Forms
- Bocce Rules
- District Registration Form
- State Celebration Games Registration Form
- Intent to Play Form
- Special Needs Form
- Participation during COVID-19 Waivers
Celebrations
Coaches Training
