Goal of the Game – is to roll the bocce balls closet to the target ball known as the “PALLINO.”  There are 4 balls per team. Teams will consist of 2 players (18 years or older) with no substitutions.  One player from each team will be at each end of the court for all frames.  This is a double elimination tournament.  See “House Rules” for details.

Start of the Game – begins with a coin toss between the captains of the teams. The winner has the first toss of the “PALLINO” and then will make the first toss with the RED ball.

Playing the Game – The team with the “PALLINO” starts the game by tossing the “PALLINO.”  A legal toss must be past the center line and be at least 12” from the side and back boards of the court (or the other team tosses the “PALLINO”).  Next they toss their first bocce ball (all tosses are underhanded).  All bocce balls must be past the center line and may not hit the back board without hitting the “PALLINO” or another bocce ball first. If they do, they are considered dead and removed from the court until the next frame.  Now, the other team tosses their bocce balls until one is closer to the “PALLINO.”  Teams alternate until all the bocce balls are played.  The winner of the frame starts the next frame.  Brackets are played until 8 frames (except the FINAL WINNERS BRACKET which will be 12 frames) or 12 points.

If there is a tie at the end of the 8 frames (in the WINNERS BRACKET 12 frames)  – all players go to one end of the court / winners of the last frame throw the Pallino and first Bocce ball / remaining players throw one ball alternating teams / closest of the four Bocce balls to the Pallino wins the game.

Scoring at the End of the Frame – The team with the bocce ball closest to the “PALLINO” gets 1 point for each one closer to the “PALLINO” than their opponent. Each bocce ball touching the “PALLINO” is worth 2 points.

Entry fee is $50 per team / Prize money will be $250 for winner and $150 for runner up

Disruptive behavior, fighting, or arguing with opposing teams or judges is grounds for disqualification. Please remember you are at a family-friendly event!

GOOD LUCK!!  HAVE FUN!!

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