Region E Bocce

What Is Bocce?

Bocce is an ancient sport invented during the Roman Empire. The game combines the skills of bowling with the accuracy of darts. Players try to get their bocce balls closer to the pallina (target ball) than that of their opponents. Individuals can participate in bocce through traditional singles, doubles or team. Unified bocce is available in doubles and team formats.

As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped into competition divisions according to ability level, age, and gender when appropriate.

Athletes in Illinois who participate in bocce compete locally at a region qualifying event. Gold medal winners are eligible to advance to state championship, Summer Games, which is held each Normal in June.

Bocce Events Offered in Illinois

Traditional

• Singles
• Doubles
• Team

Unified

• Doubles
• Team

Competition Information

Region E offers singles, doubles, team, Unified doubles, and Unified team. Athletes are allowed to register for one event.

Facility Information

Inside Fields will be used for this event.

Event Details

Regional qualifier for bocce – including singles, doubles, team, Unified doubles, Unified team.

Volunteer Information

Please check back closer to the event for more information.

Equipment

Athletes should bring their own PPE and water.

Awards

Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of the event.

Concessions

Lunch will be provided for registered athletes and coaches.

Concessions will be available for purchase.

Supporting Documents

To see a complete list of all State Championship Competitions, click here.

To find out more information about the Knights of Columbus, which supports Special Olympics Illinois throughout the year, click here.

Who We Are

Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 21,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and 9,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support.

COVID Procedures

Unless a venue has specific COVID protocols in place, Special Olympics Illinois is following Illinois Department of Public Health and CDC COVID protocols and guidelines. Please refer to event specific information or website page (if applicable) to determine if the venue has any specific COVID protocols. 

Special Olympics Illinois is committed to providing the best athlete, volunteer, coach and supporter environment possible. While we are excited to resume in-person events, the health and well-being of our constituents remains our top priority. All of our in person events follow the COVID-19 recommended IDPH and CDC guidelines.

Please review the COVID High-Risk fact sheet for more information.