Site logo
  • Be An Athlete
  • Be A Volunteer
  • Be A Supporter
  • Search
Search
Donate
Search
  • Be An Athlete
  • Be A Volunteer
  • Be A Supporter
  • Search
#OneNorCal
  • Programs
    • Programs Overview
    • Sports
    • Health & Wellness
    • Schools Program
    • Athlete Leadership Program
    • Find Your Local Program
    • Competition Calendar
    • Young Athletes
  • Get Involved
    • Get Involved Overview
    • Be A Volunteer
    • Be A Coach
    • Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)
    • Ways to Give
    • Do Something Special
    • Attend an Event
  • Events
    • Events Overview
    • Events Calendar
    • Volunteer Calendar
    • Polar Plunge ’24
    • Bike the Bridges & Brewfest ’23
    • High Tech Challenge ’23
    • Bocce Bash ’23 Recap
    • Fall Games 2023
    • Spring Games 2023 Recap
    • Summer Games 2023 Recap
    • The Torch Run 2023
    • World Games Berlin 2023 Recap
  • Sponsorship
  • About
    • About Overview
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Do Something Special
    • Our Stories
    • Facts & Stats
    • Community Advocacy
    • Our Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Join Our Team
    • Shop
    • Financials & Reports
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Resources Overview
    • Coach & Athlete Resources
    • Schools Partnership Program Resources
    • Health & Wellness Resources
    • LETR Resources

Bocce

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 pallina. 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.

Rules

Learn about the official Special Olympics Northern California rules and adaptations.

2023 Bocce Rules
Download

Resources

Preparing for Practice

Bocce Glossary
Download

Essential Components of a Training Season
Download

Safe and Effective Training
Download

Sample Training Session
Download

Equipment
Download

BASICS

Etiquette and Sportsmanship
Download

Sample Assessment Form-1
Download

How to Hold the Ball

Grip
Download

Proper Stance

Stance and Delivery
Download

Scoring Information
Download

TYPES OF BALL DELIVERIES

Ball Placement

Pointing Shot
Download

Hitting/Spocking Shot
Download

    Have Questions?

    Get in touch with the Sports team! Send us your questions or comments and we’ll respond shortly. Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter!

    Primary Sidebar

    Coach & Athlete Resources

    • Resources for Sports Home
    • Coach Resources
      • Coaches Education & Certificates
      • Resources By Sport
        • Basketball
        • Bocce
        • Bowling
        • Flag Football
        • Floor Hockey
        • Golf
        • Soccer
        • Softball
        • Swimming
        • Tennis
        • Track & Field
      • Policies, Procedures & Forms
    • Athlete & Family Resources
      • Athlete Application
      • Athlete Application Renewal
      • Policies, Procedures & Forms
    • COVID-19
    • Contact Us

    Join the movement and stay up to date

    Footer

    Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Authorized and Accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

    GET INVOLVED

    • Be An Athlete
    • Be A Coach
    • Be A Supporter
    • Law Enforcement Torch Run

    RESOURCES

    • Sports Resources
    • Schools Resources
    • Health & Wellness Resources
    • LETR Resources
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

    CONTACT US

    • 3480 Buskirk Ave #340
    • Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    • 925.944.8801
    • info@sonc.org

    Copyright © 2023