Bocce courts are open for use by residents at all times except when there is league play. Equipment is in the shed by the shuffleboard courts. Use your key you received upon moving into Lions Head and please be sure to lock up when done. If you don’t have a key, go to the office during regular business hours to request one.
BOCCE RULES
Object of the Game
*The goal in bocce is to get your colored ball closet to the target “pallino” ball, (the small yellow ball).
*This might require simply rolling the ball toward the pallino, knocking an opponent’s ball out of the way, or precisely aiming your ball between the other balls in play without moving them.
*Always remember to have fun.
Team
*A team consists of four (4) members with two on each side of the court.
Start
*Captains decide who goes first and color. Coin toss (Optional).
*The pallino must go past the center white line.
*The pallino must be at least 12 inches from the side wall.
Scoring
*One point is awarded to the team whose ball(s) are closet to the pallino (max of 4 points), In the event a ball touches the pallino an additional point is awarded to the team whose ball is touching the pallino.
*If it cannot be determined by visual inspection which team’s ball is the closet, a measurement is to be done.
*Only one person from each team may be on the court at any time for measuring.
*The first team to score fifteen (15) points wins.
Court
*Shooter, ONLY, may cross the white foul line if he/she cannot see where the pallino is sitting.
Attire
*Comfortable clothing allowing for easy movement.
*Footwear should be comfortable, but slippers or any type of opened toed shoes are NOT permitted, as they do not offer sufficient protection.
Substitution
*It is the responsibility of each team player to notify the Captain if they are unable to play a schedule game. That team is then responsible for finding a substitute.
*Substitutes must be extra players on the team or on the league substitute roster/list.
*Substitutions must be made at the beginning of the game.
*Only one substitution is permitted once the game starts.
*The same person may not throw two consecutive balls in a row.
ISSUE DATE: August 8, 2025