Come join new and old friends in a healthy activity and friendly competition. As proposed, bocce was not part of the 2024 Olympic Games in France. However, bocce has been a Special Olympics World Game sport since 1991. Bocce helps provide the women and men, girls and boys with special needs, the opportunity for social contact as a team sport. Playing is also a great way for all to develop physically, and build up their self-confidence. Next to golf and soccer, bocce is the third most participated sport in the world.
Bocce is also a Paralympic sport since 1984, allowing athletes with severe disabilities to compete in wheelchairs. This gives them the opportunity to improve dexterity, coordination, and build stronger muscles.
The bocce court is adjacent to the northeast side of the parking lot at Burnt Store Marina Country Club. Play is from 3 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday, followed by dinner at Linkside Café, or other local restaurants. Dinner is optional, and you do not have to be a member of Burnt Store Marina Country Club to play bocce.
You will find an enthusiastic group of bocce players every Tuesday. Grab your lawn chair and join the fun. There is a nominal fee of $1 collected each week for maintenance of equipment, and end of season party and prizes. Our goal is to introduce the joy and competition of bocce to more people. It is easy to learn, but challenging. Bocce is a wonderful game to stay active socially and physically.
You are welcome to play bocce at your leisure. There is a guest set of bocce balls in the back of the golf cart barn. It is in the unlocked plastic container clearly marked for general use. Please be sure to return the equipment back to the cart barn when you are finished playing. So, gather your guests or grandchildren, and spend a couple of hours having some bocce fun!
