Fall 2026 Bocce Registration

ALL PLAYERS MUST REVIEW THE BOCCE SEASON RULES & INFORMATION:

• Registration: Registration will close once 20 teams have been registered and/or by Wednesday, September 9th. Each team/player’s registration confirms that team/player’s availability to participate during the scheduled game times.
• Season Schedule: Regular season games will be held on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, running from Wednesday, September 16 through Thursday, October 22 . This schedule can be amended at any time by the Italian Cultural Foundation.
• Playoffs:  The top eight teams in the standings will advance to the playoffs. In the event of a tie, rankings will be determined by the team with the fewest accumulated conceded points.
  
• Playoff Schedule: The Playoffs will take place on Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29 , with the semifinals and championship finals taking place on Wednesday, November 4.
• Awards Dinner: First and second place teams will be recognized at the end-of-season Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 4 .
• Team Assignments: Teams will be assigned a number, and a computerized system will be used to determine matchups and scheduling.
• Game Start Time: Games begin promptly at 6:00 PM. A 15-minute grace period will be provided for late arrivals.
• Player Requirements:  Teams must have at least one Belvedere Circle Member per team. Teams must have four registered players; however, play may begin with fewer than four players. Additional players may join once they arrive. A minimum of 3 players is required to start the game.
• Substitutes & Make-Up Games: Players are responsible for arranging substitutes when needed. Teams are expected to work together to coordinate and reschedule any make-up games. Substitutes must be members in good standing and registered as Fall Bocce players.
• Rain Policy: Rain cancellations will be rescheduled for the following Tuesday. In the event of rain cancellation on both Wednesday & Thursday in a given week, the season schedule will be reduced by one week.
• Game Format: Each game will end when the first team reaches 10 points.
• Fees: Registration is $150 per player, (including registered alternates). Fee includes league play and the end-of-season Awards Dinner.
• Amendments: By registering for this league, you agree that any amendments to League scheduling, playoffs configuration, rules, or otherwise are at the sole discretion of the Italian Cultural Foundation.
  
   

BOCCE GAME RULES:

1. The Pallino ball must cross the marker in the middle of the bocce court.
2. The Pallino cannot cross the black line at the end of the court.
3. The Pallino must be at least a foot away from the sideboard; other, it will be moved by the referee.
4. If a player throws the Pallino twice and does not meet the first two rules, the opposing team takes control of the Pallino.
5. If the bocce ball hits the back wall without touching the Pallino, it is a dead ball, and the same player must throwagain.
6. During the game, if the bocce ball does not touch any ball and hits the wall, it is also a dead ball, and the ball is removed from the court.
7. Players cannot pass the white line when throwing the ball.
8. A team can have a substitute during regular games. No substitutions after the game starts. During the playoffs, only the original 4 players can play, not an substitute. Alternates registered to that given team may play during the playoffs.
9. During the playoffs, if 3 players are present, only three balls are in play.
10. Each team must have at least two players present for every game. If fewer than two players are present, the team will forfeit the game and lose 10–0.
11. Make up games must be played before the next regular scheduled games. The team requesting the make-up will forfeit if this is not possible for the opposing team.
12. Players should never touch or move any ball or pallino. At the end of the frame and after the referees agree regarding who wins points the ball can be taken from the court.
13. Rescheduled and/or make-up games should be played before the next regularly scheduled games. These games may beplayed no less than one hour before or after regularly scheduled games and not during.
14. Rescheduled and/or make up games may not have a referee present. Scores from these games should be emailed in to be recorded.
15. Any disagreement during the games will be solved by the ultimate and uncontestable decision of the referees.