Italian American Club of Walpole
2024 summer bocce league
We are eagerly gearing up for the 2024 Bocce League and can't wait to kick off a season filled with fun, strategy, and community spirit. This year, the Italian American Club of Walpole invites both members and non-members to join in the excitement. Whether you're a veteran player or just stepping onto the court for the first time, we welcome you to be a part of this friendly competition.
Participation Fees:
Season (16 games)
IAC Members: $50
Non-members: $75
Substitutes: $5 per game (member and non-member)
Important Dates:
Tuesday May 7th - RSVPs are due - send email/text to Mark Annati at tronpilot@gmail.com 508-472-7632. Indicate whether you will be playing the entire season, or if you will be a sub.
Payment Due by May 8th: Venmo $$ to @IACWalpole, or send a check to the club, or bring cash/check on the 8th.
Wednesday, May 8th, 6pm: Season Kick-off Meeting at the club (109 Stone Street, Walpole). Come meet your fellow players, learn more about the game, and finalize your registration. Team assignments will be announced shortly after this meeting.
May 15th, 6pm: The action begins with our first game of the season.
September 4th, 6pm: Last game of the regular season.
September 11th, 6pm: Join us for the Bocce Banquet where we celebrate the season's successes and award our champions.
League Details:
The league features 4 courts, with 2 teams per court and up to 4 members per team.
Teams will be carefully assembled to ensure a balanced and fair competition, taking into account various skill levels.
Substitutes play a crucial role in our league! Subs pay just $5 per game they play, and there's no need to pay in advance of the season.
If you plan on being away for more than 4 weeks during the season, please indicate this to Mark when you RSVP.
Additional Information:
With minor exceptions we follow the rules set by the United States Bocce Federation, available here https://usbf.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/open-rules.pdf
Volunteers are needed for court maintenance. If you're interested, you'll have the opportunity to learn from our court master, Hans, and help keep our facilities in great shape.
Looking forward to seeing you all on May 8th as we set the stage for a fantastic bocce season!
We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
Mark Annati, 2024 Bocce League Director