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.
2023 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
- Virtual Pre-season Coaches Meeting: June 29
- Medical Deadline: July 15
Regional Competitions
| EVENT | DIRECTOR | REGIONS ASSIGNED |
EVENT DATE | SITE (LOCATION) |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
| District 3 Tournament |
Kaytlin Kassens |
3 & 6 | August 12 | Onalaska Middle School (Onalaska) |
July 26 |
| District 4 Tournament |
Megan Quandt |
2, 4 & 5 | August 5 | Appleton Memorial Park (Appleton) |
July 19 |
| Region 7 Tournament |
Brooke Trewyn | 7 | August 5 | Badger High School (Lake Geneva) |
July 19 |
| Region 8 Meet |
Amber Weinfurter | 8 | August 13 | Heritage Park (Richfield) |
July 26 |
State Competition
| EVENT | DIRECTOR | EVENT DATE |
SITE (LOCATION) |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
SCRATCH DEADLINE |
| Fall Games |
Nicole Christensen | September 8-10 | Woodside Sports Complex (Wis. Dells) |
August 21 | August 25 |
Tentative Fall Games Competition Schedule (Coming Soon)
Rules & Forms
- Intent to Play Form
- Bocce Rules
- District Bocce Registration
- 2023 Fall Games Registration Form
- Special Needs Form
