Bocce is an Italian game. The basic principle of the sport is to roll a bocce ball closest to the target ball, which is called a palina. Bocce as a Special Olympics sport provides people with special needs the opportunity to have social contact, develop physically and to gain self-confidence. Next to soccer and golf, bocce is the third most participated sport in the world, and is offered in over 33 countries worldwide. Bocce is a game of skill and strategy that can be played by athletes of all abilities.
Upcoming Bocce Events
August 19: District IV Soccer/Bocce Tournament- Bismarck
August 20: Cass County Soccer/Bocce Tournament- Fargo
August 26: District III Soccer/Bocce Tournament- Fargo
September 15-16: State Soccer/Bocce Tournament- Grand Forks
Bocce Results
Click here to view results from the 2018 State Summer Games
Click here to view results from the 2017 State Bocce Tournament (Fall)
Get Involved with Bocce
Coaching Guide and Rules
Coaches Quizzes
