Little Italy's Bocce Leagues click here to readstory on previous page Bocce in Little Italy is played at D’Alesandro Park, 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 the mayor of Baltimore for one term beginning 1967. Court A & Court B open to the public (bring your own balls) spectator benches available lights remain on until 9:30 p.m. new electric water fountain donated by Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland restroom and equipment room on premises   The Little Italy Bocce League Tuesday and Wednesday evenings Team Entry Fee $200 Gia Blatterman, coordinator, 443.851.3311 TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY LEAGUE GUIDELINES ·         League's team capacity is 16; up to 8 players on a team (4 primary, 4 subs) ·         6 p.m. start time with games approximately every 45 minutes ·         Must be 14 years or older to play (male or female) ·         Divisions: Sicilia Division and Sardegna Division (all teams compete) ·         Competitive yet more casual; focuses on fun and learning ·         Season-end has division playoff then league championship (double elimination; all teams have an opportunity to win championship) ·         Cash prizes plus trophies for winners ·         League donates portion of funds to St. Leo’s parish ·         All ages and nationalities participate; many from Little Italy ·         Each team supplies shirts (uniform not mandatory; sponsors welcome)   TUESDAY 2010 TEAMS 1.        Shearz 2.        Avocati 3.        Lucky Charms 4.        Jackson 5 5.        Pizza John 6.        Cugini 7.        Emma Stinks 8.        Speak Easy Rollers   WEDNESDAY 2010 TEAMS 1.        Amicci's 2.        Bocce Bombers 3.        Big Trouble in Little Italy 4.        Cafe Gia 5.        Joe e Felice 6.        Johnny D's 1 7.        Johnny D's 2 8.        Meatballs 9.        Mario's Misfits 10.     Paesano's 11.     Pastore's 12.     St. Leo 13.     Team Giovanni 14.     Team Maria 15.     Team Sal 16.     Tutto Bocce   Italian American Bocce League Thursday evenings Team Entry Fee $150 Dino Basso, president, 410-536-0886 THURSDAY LEAGUE GUIDELINES ·         League carries 12 teams of 8 players (4 players play in a game) ·         Must be 16 years or older to play (male or female) ·         League split into two divisions with all teams competing with each other ·         Season runs May through September with weekly start times of 6:45, 7:30, or 8:15 ·         Games last 30-45 minutes each ·         Tournament held at season-end using double elimination ·         Cash prizes plus trophies for winners ·         Mostly Italians participate, yet everyone is certainly welcome ·         League is competitive ·         Each team supplies shirts (uniform not mandatory; sponsors welcome) THURSDAY 2010 TEAMS 1.        Nick Castellano & Sons 2.        The Family 3.        Tony’s Bocce Club 4.        Count Boccula 5.        Cannella's 6.        Frank Marcantoni 7.        Rocco’s 8.        Sempre Dritto 9.        FHBA (Federal Hill Bocce Association) 10.     Frank P.	Sign up for a Viva Italia credit card (click on card)
St. Leo's Parish presents the St. Gabriel Festival Bocce Tournament Saturday & Sunday August 21-22, 2010 August 21 - singles Entry fee $40 ($10 from each fee donated to St. Leo's) August 22 - four player teams Entry fee per team $160 ($40 from each fee donated to St. Leo's) Double elimination tournament Non-refundable entry fee must be paid to secure participation Prizes to be determined Contact DINO BASSO 410.536.0886 to enter a team or for more info.
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.