Little Italy's Bocce Leagues click to read story on previous page Bocce in Little Italy is played in D’Alesandro Park at 902 Stiles Street, named after the late Thomas D’Alesandro, Jr. a three-term mayor of Baltimore (1947-1959) and resident of the neighborhood. His son Thomas D’Alesandro III, also served as mayor of Baltimore for one term beginning 1967. Courts A & B open to public (bring bocce balls) spectator benches lights on until 9:30 p.m. restroom and equipment room on premises electric water fountain donated by Associated Italian American Charities of MD The Little Italy Bocce League Tuesday and Wednesday evenings Team Entry Fee $200 coordinator: Gia Blatterman 443.851.3311 LEAGUE GUIDELINES League's team capacity is 16; up to 8 players on a team (4 primary, 4 subs) 6 p.m. start time Games approximately every 45 minutes Divisions: Sicilia Division and Sardegna Division (all teams compete) League is competitive yet casual; focus is fun! End of season division playoff and league championship (double elimination; all teams have opportunity to win championship) Cash prizes and trophies for winner League donates portion of team fees to St. Leo’s parish All ages, genders and nationalities welcome Must be 14 years or older to play Each team supplies shirts (uniform not mandatory; team sponsors welcome) Italian American Bocce League Thursday evenings Team Entry Fee $150 coordinator: Dino Basso 410-536-0886 LEAGUE GUIDELINES League carries 12 teams of 8 players (4 players per game) Must be age 16 years or older to play (male/female) League split into two divisions with all teams competing Season runs May through September with weekly start times of 6:45, 7:30 and 8:15 Games take 30-45 minutes each Tournament held at season-end using double elimination Cash prizes and trophies for winners Many Italians participate, however, all are welcome This league is competitive Each team supplies shirts (uniform not mandatory; you are welcome to get sponsors)	Sign up for a Viva Italia credit card (click on card)
St. Anthony Festival & St. Gabriel Festival Bocce Tournaments coordinator: DINO BASSO 410.536.0886 Saturday & Sunday Saturday & Sunday June 9-10, 2012 August 18-19, 2012 singles and 4-player teams double elimination tournament non-refundable entry fee must be paid to secure participation prizes to be determined partial fees donated to St. Leo parish
RULES OF PLAY for BOCCE Two members of each team play at opposite ends of the field. Each player must throw two balls when play is on their side. The pallino must stop between the center line and the line closest to the far baseboard. Throw lines - first line: lagline, ball thrown ... second line: spada, ball thrown fast ... third line: airborne ball, ball must travel past the center line in the air. Players must not follow the bocce down the field after the toss; stay within designated toss area. One warning only. After one warning per game for any rule violation, a team will forfeit the game at the referee's discretion. After the referee calls a point, a team will have one minute to throw the next boccia or their ball will be declared dead. Coaching is not permitted by players standing in the field near the far baseboard. One warning only. Banking is allowed. Bocce hitting the far baseboard without hitting another boccia or which does not travel halfway onto the field, are considered dead and will be removed. The referee is responsible for all measurements determining points awarded and making the points. The referee has the authority to disqualify any team that ignores the rules. The referee's word is final. When a team is called to play, they have 10 minutes to enter the court or the game is forfeited.