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    Bocce Tournament Resources:

    Are you organizing a tournament- Here are brackets for 8, 16, or 32 team double elimination tournaments. Each are in PDF Format (Abobe Acrobat) for easy download and printing.
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    Instructions on double elimination bracketsbocceBrackets.pdf
    8 Team Double Elimination Bracket8teams.pdf
    16 Team Double Elimination Bracket16teams.pdf
    32 Team Double Elimination Bracket32teams.pdf
    If you end up using my brackets for your tournament, please consider a donation for their usage so I can continue to offer such resources. Thanks and keep on rollin'!
    Premier Bocce Event:

    Dear Bocce Invitational Supporter:

    The New Jersey Bocce Invitational staff would like to invite you to visit our website, www.newjerseybocceinvitational.com

    We are working digilently to organize a worthy list of organizations to support at our 2nd Annual Bocce Invitational benefitting Operation Shoebox New Jersey www.opshoeboxnj.org and The Embrace Kids Foundation www.embracekids.org in conjunction with the support of Dr. Joseph Bertino and staff of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and The Sarcoma Founation of America.

    The day's activities wil include a Bocce Tournament officiated by America's Mr. Bocce, Phil Ferrari and his assistant, Ciro Popetti. Marisa Petroro, Miss Italy USA 1996, www.marisapetroro.com an actress and model on Deal Or No Deal will throw out the ceremonial 1st ball and will lead the children's festivities as the spokesperson for The Sarcoma Foundation of America. Giada Valenti, singer and songwriter will perform for the guests with songs from her recent CD "Italian Signorina". Giada www.giadavalenti.com is from Venice, Italy has has performed throughout the United States and most recently at Feinstein's in The Loews Regency in NYC. In addition, we hope to have Joe Piscopo, Bobby Valli, NY Giants alumni, New Jersey Devils alumni and Rutgers Football players as repeat guests.

    We are also in conversation with several children's character group's to conduct a show for the children during the day. Wiggles World and possibly SpongeBob SquarePants. The volunteers of Operation Shoebox NJ will again allow guests to prepare a care package for our soldiers to be shipped overseas. Please also take a moment to view our new website for details and to register a team or enlist sponsorship. Please also consider forwarding this to a friend or family member who might have interest in participating.

    Respectfully,

    Frank Valanzola      Frank Provenzano      Pat DeChirico      Mark Szczecina
    Invitational            Sheriff                     Treasurer           Sergeant
    Organizer              Somerset County       CWO-USMC        County Sheriff's Office

    An Italian-American Cultural event sponsoring local charities
    Located in Colonial Park, Franklin Twp, Somerset County,New Jersey
    Please contact Frank Valanzola at 908.400.0851 or visit

    www.newjerseybocceinvitational.com

    Bocce Tournaments & Events:

    April 19, 2008 - Washington - Bellingham. 6th annual Bellingham Bay Bocce Tournament - Http://www. bellinghamsportsplex.com . Open rules - 32 four-person teams. Contact Tom @ 360-224-2909 or check the link at http://www.boccemon.com to register.
    April 19, 2008 - California - Fairfield. Fairfield Bocce Federation. OPEN, 4 women players. Contact Nancy Scocci @ 707-428-4471.
    April 24, 2008 - Massachusetts - North Andover. Come on down for a "blind draw" tournament beginning at 7:00 PM. DB's Baseball School - 1630 Osgood St. Building #37. $30 pp fee includes pizza & soft drinks, tourney play and awards. Contact Mario @ 978-686-8679 or BocceGuy@JoyofBocce.com
    April 26, 2008 - California - South San Francisco. Italian American Citizen-s Club - OPEN, 3 players. Contact Alvaro Bettucchi @ 650-871-9278.
    May 3, 2008 - California - San Mateo. Beresford Park. Peninsula Italian American Social Club. OPEN, 4 women players. Contact Rose Viscuso @ 650-349-7732.
    May 3, 2008 - California - San Mateo. Peninsula Italian American Social Club. RAFFA, 3 players. Contact Adriano Undorte @ 650-591-3318.
    May 3, 2008 - Florida - St. Augustine. "Bocce on the Beach"- Open Rules - $20 per person. Barbeque lunch. First, Second, and Third place cash prizes. Contact Guy Tomasello @ 904-824-7043.
    May 10, 2008 - California - Sacramento. East Portal Bocce Club. RAFFA, 3 players. Contact Vernon Cooper @ 916-961-2404.
    May, 10, 2008 - Massachusetts - North Andover. Massachusetts Senior Games. 4-player teams may be male, female or co-ed. Players must be at least 50 years of age. Great food, fun, and competition. Contact Mario Pagnoni @ 978-686-8679 or BocceGuy@JoyofBocce.com.
    May 17, 2008 - California - South San Francisco. Italian American Citizen-s Club - Raffa, women's doubles. Contact Contact Alvaro Bettucchi @ 650-871-9278.
    May 17, 2008 - New Jersey - 2nd annual NJ Bocce Invitational supporting New Jersey charities. Contact Frank Valanzola @ 908-400-0851 or loeprofile@optonline.net . View web site at http://www.newjerseybocceinvitational.com
    May 24, 2008 - California - Carmel Valley. Carmel Valley Athletic Club. OPEN, 4 players, 2 women and 2 men. Contact Giovanni Napoli @ 831-521-5092.
    May 31, 2008 - California - South San Francisco. Italian American Citizen-s Club, OPEN, 4-players, 2-men & 2-women. Contact Susan Botti @ 650-589-4356.
    June 1, 2008 - California - Sutter Creek. Italian Benevolent Society. OPEN, 4 players including at least 1 woman. Contact Rick Wagstaff @ 209-296-6151.
    June 7, 2008 - California - Livermore Campo di Bocce. Western Sector Raffa Championships. RAFFA, 3 Players. Contact Teena Marie @ 925-249-9800.
    June 7, 2008 - New York - West Albany. Italian benevolent Society, 50 Exchange St. Outdoors under a pavilon with six bocce courts. Men's and Women's divisions. Contact Gloria Pacella @ 518-438-8545 or luglo15@yahoo.com.
    June 16 - 17, 2008 - Illinois - Highwood. (Monday - Tuesday). Highwood Bocce Club. United States National Open Championships. OPEN, 4 players. -A- Division and -B- Division. Contact John Ross @ 408-892-2983.
    June 18 - 21, 2008 - Illinois - Highwood. Highwood Bocce Club. United States National Punto, Raffa, Volo Championships. RAFFA 4 players, (3 player teams are also acceptable). Match Play (triples, singles, doubles). Women-s Team Division and Men-s Team Division. Contact John Ross @ 408-892-2983.
    June 22, 2008 - Ohio - Westerville. Co-ed Youth Bocce Tournament. The Abruzzi Club, 8397 Cleveland Ave NW. Children ages 5 to 16 together with grandparent/parent. Pre-registration required. Deadline June 18. Contact Marilena Cugini @ 740-549-0076 or email cuginim@aol.com or Lisa Solazzo @ 614-890-1945.
    June 28, 2008 - California - Antioch. Antioch Bocce Federation. OPEN, 4 women players. Contact Lydia Romo @ 925-754-4890.
    July 4, 2008 - California - Martinez. Martinez Bocce Federation. OPEN, 2 players. Contact Gene Rittburg @ 925-370-0633.
    July 12, 2008 - California, San Rafael. Marin Bocce Federation - Open - Men's Doubles. Contact Diana Pellegrini @ 415-485-5583
    July 18 - 20, 2008 - New York - Rome. 35th annual World Series of Bocce. 4 person teams - open division and ladies' division. Contact Al Orbinati Jr. at aorbinati@worldseriesofbocce.org or download application at http://worldseriesofbocce.org .
    July 19, 2008 - California - Fairfield. Fairfield Bocce Federation. John Magnetti Memorial Tournament. OPEN, 4 players. Contact Nancy Scocci @ 707-428-4471.
    July 26, 2008 - California - Martinez. Martinez Bocce Federation. Nor - Cal Championships, OPEN, 4 players. Contact Donna Allen @ 925-229-2644.
    July 26, 2008 - New York - Syracuse. 5th annual Spaulding Support Services Bocce Tournament. Bishop Ludden High School. Proceeds benefit the not-for-profit Human Service agency providing services to persons with developmental disabilities. More info: Kshedd@spaulding support.org
    August 2, 2008 - California - Sacramento. East Portal Bocce Club. Western Sector Open Championships. OPEN, 4 players. Contact Vernon Cooper @ 916-961-2404.
    August, 2008 - Michigan - Coloma. Giardiniera Cup Championship. Round robin seeding followed by double elimination for the top 8 teams. Great food & comaraderie. Contact Paul Cozzi @ pauljcozzi@gmail.com
    August 9, 2008 - California, San Rafael - Marin Bocce Federation - Open - Women's Doubles. Contact Diana Pellegrini @ 415-485-5583.
    August 16, 2008 - California - Antioch. Antioch Bocce Federation. OPEN, 4 players, 2 women and 2 men. Contact Manny Romo @ 925-754-4890.
    August 22 - 24, 2008 - Ohio - Mayfield Heights. Second annual MARSHALL FORD CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP OF BOCCE, Mayfield Heights City Park. Sponsored by Marshall Ford, Club Molisani, and the City of Mayfield Heights, Wayne Farinacci, Tournament Director. Open Division with $11,910 in guaranteed prize money. Women's Division with $1,950 in prize money, based on 16 teams. Trophies for top teams and tournament t-shirts given to all participants. Four person teams (plus one substitute) - $150 entry fee per team. Contact Wayne at 216-509-4353 or mrnach23@sbcglobal.net
    August 22 - 24, 2008 - Ohio - Wickliffe. WICKLIFFE ITALIAN-AMERICAN CLUB. 25th annual CLEVELAND CHALLENGE CUP OF BOCCE sponsored by Pat O'Brien Chevrolet. $5000 first prize, $15,000 in total prize money. Contact Gino Latessa @ 216-789-6393. Applications and info online @ http://www.wickliffeianda.com.
    August 23, 2008 - California - Los Gatos. Shady Oak Cellars -Little Johnny Tournament-. RAFFA, doubles, 1 woman and 1 man. Contact John Ross @ 408-354-0625.
    August 30, 2008 - California - Stockton. Italian Athletic Club. RAFFA, 3 players including at least 1 woman. Contact Romano Lotti @ 209-951-8256.
    September 6, 2008 - Washington - Seattle. 3rd Annual Woodland Park Bocce Classic. Open play 4-person teams on grass courts (putting surface quality). Registration fee $15 per player includes barbecue. For registration form, send e-mail to bobwrite@comcast.net or call Mark Charonis @ 206-524-1416.
    September 6, 2008 - Littleton, CO - Bocce y Bella Sera to benefit Easter Seals Colorado will be held September 6, 2008 at the Polo Reserve Fields in Littleton, CO. 4 players per team. For further information please call Sharon Mowry 303-233-1666 x231 or e-mail to smowry@eastersealscolorado.org
    September 13, 2008 - California - South San Francisco. 23rd Annual Italian American Games. Italian American Citizen-s Club - RAFFA, 3 players. Contact Alvaro Bettucchi @ 650-871-9278.
    September 20, 2008 - California - Los Gatos. Los Gatos Bocce Club Tournament, RAFFA, 3 players. Contact Bill Schlaefer @ 408-379-9409.
    September 21, 2008 - California - San Mateo. Beresford Park. Peninsula Italian American Social Club. OPEN, 4 players including at least 1 woman player. Contact Adriano Undorte @ 650-591-3318.
    Sept 27, 2008 - California, San Rafael - Marin Bocce Federation - Open - 4 players. Contact Diana Pellegrini @ 415-485-5583.
    October 4, 2008 - California - South San Francisco. Italian American Citizen-s Club - OPEN, 4 women players. Contact Elda Mazzanti @ 650-588-4924.
    October 11, 2008 - California - Sutter Creek. Italian Benevolent Society. OPEN, 4 players including at least 1 woman. Contact Rick Wagstaff @ 209-296-6151.
    October 17 -19, 2008 - Arizona - Phoenix. 3rd Annual International Bocce Tournament. Arizona American Italian Club. Four-person teams. Contact Pasquale and Vince D'Aliesio via http://www.boccearizona.net

     

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