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Table of Contents 4 President’s Letter 5 Calendar of Events 6 Greetings from the Mayor 7 About the Livermore Valley Proceeds from this nonprofit United States Bocce Federation sporting event benefit The Taylor Family Foundation. The Taylor Family Foundation offers an incomparable opportunity to children and their families by providing therapeutic recreation, specialized support and resources. Located on 138 acres of beautiful 8 Dash for Cash Roster 10 Punto Raffa Volo Roster economically diverse group of 3,000 children with chronic medical, 12 Open A and B Rosters throughout the year—at no charge. Now in our 3rd decade, we have 14 Punto Raffa Volo Regulations 16 About Campo di Bocce 18 Examples of Punto Raffa Volo 20 Raffa Shooting Contest 22 Open Bocce Regulations 23 Athlete’s and Official’s Oath 24 USBF Tie Breaker Examples 26 USBF Code of Conduct 27 Additional Tournament Protocol 28 Acknowledgements 29Sponsors land nestled in Livermore, CA, TTFF’s camp hosts a racially and sociodevelopmental disabilities and youth at-risk for over 30 camp sessions served more than 45,000 children, providing support to nearly 80,000 families in Northern California. The Taylor Family Foundation’s Mission is to preserve the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children in Northern California living with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities and youth at-risk through unique therapeutic experiences and support. Follow the live stream action at www.campodibocce.com/championship - www.usbf.us facebook.com/Campo di Bocce of Livermore twitter.com/LivermoreBocce #USBocce #BocceChamps #CampodiBocce #USBF LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Fellow Members, Welcome to the thirty-eighth United States Bocce Federation National Championships! Welcome to Campo Di Bocce of Livermore, host for the fourth time since 2007. Welcome to the women’s teams that will be competing for the honor of representing our country in the forthcoming Pan American Championship in August and the Friendly Pan Am games later this year. Welcome to the colorful Livermore Valley, to the warm hospitality of the Campo staff and to the best in Bocce offered by this extraordinary venue. Where else could we play the game so dear to us, surrounded by Cabernet vines? I must confess my bias for Campo di Bocce of Livermore. Although I live an hour’s drive away, I have been a club member since opening day. It is here that I enjoy world class courts and a group of friends that are always available for a game or two of Raffa, particularly in the early hours before the public enthusiasts arrive. It’s been my Bocce oasis in the winter months as rain drives us to the inside courts, to the sounds of oldies by Sinatra, to warm fellowship—and maybe a lucky Volo shot or two. This 38th Championship is traditional in format, but tournament director Ben Musolf and co-director Margaret Shindelus made the new Dash for Cash money tournament the opening keystone event lasting two days. In reality, the Dash for Cash started in January followed by a series of satellite tournaments offered to teams that do not usually compete outside of their clubs. The objective was to attract new faces to the Nationals and USBF, and it worked. On the rst weekend of the Nationals we will greet a bunch of newcomers, many of whom will segue to Open B that begins on Monday, along with Open A. So welcome to all of the money players, many of whom have been competing since January, and to the Open Division players!! Raffa has a special meaning this year. The top two women’s and men’s teams will represent our country in the friendly Pan Am competition scheduled for October at the Methuen Lodge courts in late October. In addition, the women’s gold medal team will compete in the Pan American championships, in August. Most of the women’s teams come from the Western Sector, so it’s appropriate that they enter battle on familiar courts. On the men’s side, the majority of teams will come from the West. I predict intense competition and matches decided by a point or two, as the women and men go for the gold. Our Nationals are a once-a-year event where the Bocce Family comes together. We make new friends and renew old friendships. We play hard but compete honorably, and enjoy the passing moment. During the week, let us express our thanks to Tom Albanese, who developed Campo di Bocce facilities in both Livermore and Los Gatos. Soon, he will bring us Campo Di Bocce of Fremont. Also special thanks to Ben, Margaret and Heather Veon at the front desk, and to the Sponsors who have contributed to our venture. Most sincerely, Jerry South, President, USBF BECOME A USBF MEMBER! Becoming a member of the United States Bocce Federation is easy, and only $15! You can join through our online application process at www.usbf.us/membership, by downloading the application, filling it in and mailing it in to our treasurer, or picking up an application at Campo di Bocce. 4 | View the Championships live streamed at www.campodibocce.com/championship CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUE / June 28 Day 4 8:00am - 4:00pm Registration 8:00am - Open A / B Division Medals Tournament 3:00pm - Punto Raffa Volo Captain’s meeting 4:00pm - Punto Raffa Volo Tournament FRI / June 24 Registration 4:00pm - 8:00pm Registration 9:00pm - 12:00am Practice Courts SAT / June 25 Opening Day - Dash for Cash 7:00am - 6:00pm Registration 8:00am - Dash for Cash Money Tournament WED / June 29 Day 5 8:00am - Men’s Punto Raffa Volo 8:00am - Women’s Volo *NO PRV PRACTICE SUN / June 26 Day 2 Dash for Cash 8:00am - 6:00pm Registration 8:00am - Dash for Cash Money Tournament 7:00pm - Raffa Shooting Competition MON / June 27 Day 3 Opening Ceremonies 7:00am - 10:00pm Registration 7:45am - Opening Ceremonies 8:00am - Open A / B Division Medals Tournament 7:00pm - USBF Board of Directors Meeting THU / June 30 Day 6 9:00am - 12:30pm Men’s Punto Raffa Volo 8:00pm - Raffa Shooting Competition FRI / July 1 Day 7 8:00am - Punto Raffa Volo 4:00pm - Raffa Shooting Competition 8:00pm - Punto Raffa Volo Men’s Quarter-Finals SAT / July 2 Semi Finals, Finals & Closing Ceremony* 10:00am - Punto Raffa Volo Men’s Semi-Finals 2:00pm - Punto Raffa Volo Men’s Finals, Gold and Bronze 6:00pm - 10:00pm Closing Ceremony* 6:00pm - Appetizers - 7:00pm - Dinner 8:00pm - Awards Presentation *Must have ticket to attend. 5 GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR On behalf of the Livermore City Council, I would like to welcome you to our city! Bocce is a competitive, fun, and social sport for people of all ages, and Livermore is proud to play host to the 2016 United States Bocce Championships. We not only welcome you to the National Bocce Championships, we also welcome you to our community. We invite you to walk downtown to get a flavor of Livermore’s history and to enjoy our excellent restaurants and specialty shops. With over 50 wineries in the Livermore area, we are one of the best kept secrets in the Bay Area. Livermore is also home to the popular San Francisco Premium Outlets, with 170 specialty and iconic brand stores. And of course, Livermore is home to Campo di Bocce! Livermore is a vibrant city of 85,000 residents. Located 43 miles east of San Francisco, Livermore is a great place to live! We are home to two world-renowned national laboratories, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory. Livermore’s heritage includes some of the oldest commercial vineyards in California, and a tradition of cattle ranching. There is a diverse art and cultural community in Livermore, as well as a strong western tradition that is celebrated annually with a rodeo and parade. Livermore is an integral part of the Bay Area, successfully competing in the global market as a knowledge-based, resourcerich economy, powered by its wealth of research technology and innovation. Livermore’s arts, culture, western heritage and revered wine industry provide a unique blend to this special community, resulting in our remarkable quality of life. Thanks to Campo di Bocce and enjoy your visit! Warm regards, Mayor John Marchand Explore the region virtually at: www.cityoflivermore.net www.livermoredowntown.com www.lvwine.org www.visittrivalley.com ABOUT THE LIVERMORE VALLEY Welcome to Livermore! The charming city of Livermore, located minutes away from all major cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier tourist, wine-tasting, sports, wedding and business destination. There are so many reasons to visit Livermore... Livermore has something for everyone when it comes to dining! Enjoy California cuisine on a winery’s restaurant patio, a fabulous French Bakery for a morning treat, or some pub grub at the Ale House or Tavern downtown. You can travel the world vicariously through the dining choices available downtown… Thailand, Central America, Korea, France, Afghanistan, China, Mexico, Italy, Greece, Japan, India, the Mediterranean or Vietnam. If you’re not a culinary risk taker, we’ve got great hot dogs, hamburgers and sandwiches, all within walking distance of the heart of Livermore’s eclectic downtown. In addition to Livermore Valley’s rich winemaking tradition, craft brewers have also begun to call the city home. The city is framed by award winning wineries, picturesque farm land, and ranches that mirror the valley’s rich western heritage. One of California’s oldest wine regions, the Livermore Valley played a pivotal role in shaping California’s wine industry. Spanish missionaries planted the first wine grapes in Livermore in the 1760s. The region now has more than 50 wineries, with several more about to open. Amid picturesque canyons, ridges and outposts of suburbia, the lush vines and convivial tasting rooms increasingly define the quality of life in the valley. To the delight of residents and visitors alike, the region is enjoying a wine renaissance harking back to the golden years of early California wine history. If you prefer a pub crawl, download your passport to the TriValley Beer Trail, a growing collection of 16 craft breweries, taprooms and restaurants from Livermore to Danville. Amateurs and aficionados alike can follow California’s newest beer trail, sampling flights of local brews, learning about food pairings and even speaking with brewmasters in a laid-back environment. The Valley has a variety of choices for those who love being active. Come and enjoy boating, bocce ball, hiking, cycling, running, and much more. The Little League World Series, the Alameda County Fair, our annual Livermore Rodeo and Wine Festival are just a few of the many worldclass events that take place in our region. Livermore has a well-established and distinctive cultural arts identity. The City is home to a large and diverse collection of cultural arts organizations and assets, including a symphony orchestra, opera company, Shakespeare Festival, several dance companies, chamber music series, the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, murals, poet laureate, organizations for visual arts, literary arts, vocal music, heritage groups, arts educators, artisans, and many individual artists. So come eat, play and have some fun in California’s Livermore Valley! 7 DASH FOR CASH ROSTER WHITE POOL BLUE POOL GREEN POOL Martignago, Nancy Fujii, Emi Napoli, Giovanni Faraone, Bob Nelson, Ginny Baeta, Mark Henry, Pay Sheffels, Bob Scatena, Vera Ross, Pat Campbell, Ben Veltri, Mario Brocca, Kathy Brocca, Don Young Guns Cuccidati’s RED POOL Woodland Park Bocce Singleton, Greg Reed, Mark Gilligan, Gerald Contreras, John Kiley, Jacob Howard, Ryan Ono B’s Hawkes, Kym Kawaguchi, Craig Kawaguchi, Pat Kawaguchi, Reiko Let’s Roll Wessels, Ron Chan, Greg Garofalo, Don Hickman, Scott Lady Sopranos Cooper, Sharon Jacobs, JoAnn DePauli, Norma Canclini, Judy B St. Boys Koloski, Stan Brewster, Al Bottiglieri, Carmen Nuckle, Rick Uno Alla Volta Team Napoli Steller Bocce Page, Drew Randazzo, Colleen Romo, Lydia Marin on Purpose Silvestri, Gina Maloney, Alison Thayer, Brad Bettis, Steve Fox, Jim Uelk, Tim Club BARI Dine, John Pitt Pirates Gomez, Dick Quesada, Jess Cardinale, Pete Kessler, Will Lozoya, Drew Lopez, John Santos, Terry Campo di Bocce of Livermore Bernardi, Dario Mezzanotte Luna Bernardi, Navina De La Rosa, Laura Godin, Jean Shindelus, Margaret Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos Musolf, Ben Fontana, Luca Nicosia, Ben Pro, Paolo Campo Crew Veon, Heather Moriarty, Kelly Escoto, Juan Rangel, Patrick Rivera, Frank Rivera, Cynthia Corlett, Karen Loney, Chuck Kelley, Diane Gamblers Jacobs, Ron Leonardi, Alberico Romo, Manny Freschett, Norm Stromboli Ashcroft, Joe Roble, Phil Magpuson, Jim Cary, Bill 8 | View the Championships live streamed at www.campodibocce.com/championship Brothers Plus Passanisi, Vince Passanisi, Rich Ceppi, Tim DeMartini, Bob Cinque Quattro Nove Neish, Mike Cereghino, Larry Aiello, Toney South, Jerry Renewal by Anderson Cooper, Vern Kennedy, Bob Canclini, David Jahn, Kurtis Scotts Valley Bocce Club Peterson, Brian Knox, Alan Lowe, Robert Imwalle, Dave Double Shot Randazzo, Tony Kensil, Denny Woo, Jack Nicholson, Ted PUNTO RAFFA VOLO ROSTER Women’s Lady Sopranos Cooper, Sharon Jacobs, JoAnn DePauli, Norma Canclini, Judy Campo di Bocce of Livermore Bernardi, Navina De la Rosa, Laura Godin, Jean Shindelus, Margaret Cuccidati’s Randazzo, Colleen Romo, Lydia Malony, Alison Crosley, Martha Triple Threat Woo, Joyce Dobeck, Lisa Hansen, Ursula Uno Alla Volta Martignago, Nancy Fujii, Emi Scatena, Vera Finezza Rea, Teresa Pellegrini, Diana Del Prete, Carol Flynn, Susan Men’s Red Pool Renewal by Anderson Schrodinger’s Cat Rivera, Frank Loney, Chuck Thayer, Brad Ervin, Ken Jacobs, Ron Kessler, Will New Friends The People Scotts Valley Bocce Club Cooper, Vern Kennedy, Bob Canclini, David South, Jerry Ceppi, Tim Dr. Cordono, Angel Cordono, Angelo Bernardi, Dario Bernardi, Joey Gilligan, Gerald Romo, Manny 3-4-Fun Gorny, Ken Peterson, Brian Knox, Alan Men’s Green Pool Robles Rollers Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos Da Vinci Bocce Roble, Phil Cary, Bill Fideldy, Ron Club BARI Dine, John Gomez, Dick Cardinale, Pete Lopez, John Musolf, Ben Fontana, Luca Nicosia, Ben Pro, Paolo Grasser, Mike Lini, Sal Guglielmetti, Pierino Team Napoli Randazzo, Tony Kensil, Denny Woo, Jack Nicholson, Ted Napoli, Giovanni Landini, Stefano Campbell, Ben Faraone, Bob 10 | View the Championships live streamed at www.campodibocce.com/championship Double Shot OFFICIAL PRODUCT LAUNCH JUNE 25TH AT THE US BOCCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LIVERMORE, CA BOCCE BALL RETRIEVER IT'S NOT FOR EVERYONE! CHICKENFOOT.CO 11 OPEN A ROSTER RED POOL Mezzanotte Luna Rivera, Frank Rivera, Cynthia Corlett, Karen Loney, Chuck Kelley, Diane WHITE POOL Cinque Quattro Nove Neish, Mike Cereghino, Larry Aiello, Tony South, Jerry BLUE POOL Hone Dogs Russell, Joe Trumble, Ahren Henry, Jefe Forni, Adam Swearingen, Cante GREEN POOL Andiamo Baeta, Mark Malfitano, Joe Benetti, Tracy Piriano, Al OPEN B ROSTER Uno Alla Volta Martignago, Nancy Fujii, Emi Ross, Pat Scatena, Vera Cuccidati’s Anybody’s Guess Scotts Valley Bocce Club Brothers Plus Lady Sopranos Finezza Pitt Pirates Renewal by Anderson Los Amigos di Los Gatos Quadruple Threat Woodland Park Bocce Gorny, Ken Peterson, Brian Knox, Alan Lowe, Robert Rea, Teresa Pellegrini, Diana Del Prete, Carol Flynn, Susan Negrini, Rolando Taormina, Rick Contreras, John Veltri, Mario Randazzo, Colleen Romo, Lydia Malony, Alison Thayer, Brad Passanisi, Vince Passanisi, Rich De Martini, Bob Ceppi, Tim Quesada, Jess Kessler, Will Lopez, John Castellano, Steve Woo, Joyce Bernardi, Natalina Dobeck, Lisa Hansen, Ursula Ervin, Ken LaFleur, Mark Bishop, Dorothy Collins, Jim Cooper, Sharon Jacobs, JoAnn DePauli, Norma Canclini, Judy Cooper, Vern Kennedy, Bob Canclini, David Jahn, Kurtis Singleton, Greg Reed, Mark Henry, Pat Sheffels, Bob Crockett di Boccery Double Barrel La Bocce Vita Quattro Amici Scott, Christine Howard, Ryan Velazquez, Mini Wessels, Ron Currington, Christina Armstrong, Robert Ashenbrener, Joyce Chan, Greg Clark, Marianne Tripp, Pat Aragon, Rosalie Garofalo, Don Grosenheider, Shannon Ahlbren, Amber Stein, Susan Hickman, Scott Scotts Valley Desperados Scotts Valley Bocce Club Walsh, Tom Telles, Al Rauh, Bob Bogner, Steve Bakken, Barry Minor, Jim Anderson, Bruce Olson, Kermit Squali Koloski, Stan Pitre, Tommy Baker, Bill Brewster, Al Bottiglieri, Carmen 12 | View the Championships live streamed at www.campodibocce.com/championship Good Luck to all the 2016 US Nationals Bocce Players from your friends at Proud Host of the: 2016 Pan American Bocce Games Annual Massachusetts Open 2015 US Bocce Nationals MethuenSonsOfItaly.com 978-688-2258 Methuen, MA 13 PUNTO RAFFA VOLO REGULATIONS Of the Confederation Boccistica Internationale (This unofficial summary of the C.B.I. regulations was prepared by the United States Bocce Federation. It is intended only to be an abbreviated guide to the most frequently used rules. Any questions must be resolved by using the complete text of the official C.B.I. regulations.) 2m I. 4m THE COURT METRIC CONVERSION: 4m = 13’-1-1/2” 7m = 22’-11-1/2” 9m = 29’- 6-1/4” 24.5m = 80’- 4-3/8” 26.5m = 86’ - 11” 27m = 88’- 6-3/4” II. 3m Lines A and A’ = Lines B and B’ = Lines C and C’ Lines D and D’ = = Line E = 4 to 4.5 m A B C D 26.5 m E D’ C’ B’ A’ (24.5 to 27m is OK) coincide with the end of the court and indicate the limit from which players can start their throw. indicate the maximum limit allowed to the players to throw the pallino, the point shot, and the raffa shot. The opposite lines B’ and B indicate the maximum distance that the pallino can be thrown. indicate the maximum distance allowed to the players for a volo shot. indicate minimum distance a raffa shot must first touch the court, and the limit to which players can go when making a point shot, unless the player is out of balls. (mid-court) indicates the minimum distance that the pallino must be thrown, and the limit to which players can go when making a raffa or volo shot. THE MATCH Each match consists of three games. First you play three against three with each player having two balls. Next, you play a singles game, with each player having four balls. Finally you play a doubles game, and again each player has two balls. A substitution can be made at any time after a ball has been played. However, there are no substitutions in the singles game, and no player can participate in more than two of the three games in the match. Championship games normally go to 15 points, but preliminary rounds can go to 12 or 13 points at the discretion of the tournament committee. Only one team scores in a frame. One point is given for each ball that is closer to the pallino than the closest ball of the opposing team. The location of the pallino and balls of each team must be distinctively marked on the court by the referee. III. STARTING THE MATCH A. The beginning: Each game of a match begins with the referee placing the pallino in the center of the court between the B & E lines. The winners of the coin toss may play the first ball, or choose the end from which to begin. If the choice is made to play the first ball, the opposing team can choose the end from which to begin. If the the first ball played is invalid, the same team must play again until they have played a valid ball. B. The Pallino: During the game the pallino is tossed by the winner of the previous round. If the toss is invalid, the opposing team tosses the pallino. If that toss is also invalid, the pallino is placed in the center of the court between the B and E lines by the referee. In any event, the first ball is played by the team that first tossed the pallino. You should always wait for the assent of the referee before tossing the pallino. The pallino toss is valid if it passes (not touches) the E line, stops before (does not pass) the B line, and does not touch or stop within 13 cm of the sideboard. If after a valid play, the pallino moves in front of or on the E line, or the pallino leaves the court, the play stops and is resumed from the original starting point. 14 | View the Championships live streamed at www.campodibocce.com/championship 15 Campo di Bocce America’s First Complete Bocce Facility and Italian Ristorante C ampo di Bocce is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant and United States Bocce Federation affiliated Bocce Club nestled in the vineyards of California’s Livermore Valley wine growing region and the heart of Silicon Valley. Playing host to multiple regional, national and international competitions, Campo di Bocce has gained international recognition as a destination facility for Bocce players across the globe, all the while, making Bocce accessible to people of all ability levels. The fundamental building blocks for first class Bocce clubs in the United States, began with our Los Gatos location, opened its doors in 1997. The first and premiere Bocce and dining entertainment facility of its kind, Campo di Bocce is the brainchild of Bocce aficionado, Tom Albanese. In his quest to create a place for food, friends, fun and of course Bocce, Tom, has created the ideal location for any family gathering, corporate outing, rehearsal dinner, or simply a venue to enjoy a glass of wine after a long work week. Our Owners & Management Tom Albanese, Owner and Founder In the capable and passionate hands of COO, Benjamin Musolf, Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos, Livermore and Fremont have become a fixture on the Bocce circuit and among locals looking to enjoy a fine glass of wine. Truly the ultimate experience in dining and recreation, Campo di Bocce’s three locations offer eight world class, state-of-the-art Bocce courts, traditional Italian cuisine, a superb wine list and a friendly atmosphere of casual elegance. Although Tom is not a national bocce champion or known as a tournament Bocce player, he is one of the great friends of the game of Bocce and was recognized by the United States Bocce Federation with Wall of Honor accolades in 2006. His vision in building a first class facility where beginners and experts can enjoy the game as well as a fine meal has inspired others to continue with the concept. Bocce has gained national and international exposure because of some of the events hosted by Tom including the 2000 friendship games with China, Italy, and France, the 2002 National Bocce Championships, the 2006 North American Championships and 2007, 2009 and 2011 National Bocce Championships, and the many charity and celebrity charity Bocce events held over the years. Since opening the Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos in 1997, hundreds of thousands of people have passed through our doors and been exposed to this wonderful game. Counting repeat visits, it may be said that close to a million customer visits have occurred over the years at 16 | View the Championships live streamed at www.campodibocce.com/championship the Los Gatos and Livermore clubs. “I had noticed that through my association with the Los Gatos Bocce Club and my involvement with family and charity bocce parties at my house for St. Mary’s Church, this game was made for everybody. I also realized that life was too short not to try and provide an environment where people could enjoy a simple game that also could be played by all groups, all ages, men and women – truly a unique sport that cannot be surpassed.” Benjamin Musolf, COO At the helm of all three locations, Ben can be seen at Campo di Bocce of Livermore, Los Gatos and Fremont. A tireless leader, Benjamin is constantly plotting new ways to make every guest and player a part of the family. Truly an advocate of Bocce and wine, Benjamin pours his heart into each wine on the wine list and every Bocce event hosted at Campo di Bocce. Along with his duties as COO, Benjamin is a Level Two Sommelier certified with the Court of Master Sommeliers and a World Class Bocce player and coach. Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos Our Los Gatos location, opened in 1997, has since become known as the West Coast hub of Bocce in the United States. Located just off a side street in Los Gatos’ quaint downtown, this original Campo di Bocce facility boasts 8 world class Bocce courts (4 indoor and 4 outdoor), a fantastic destination restaurant and beer and fine wine bar. The venue plays host to major Silicon Valley corporations for team building events and numerous other activities – birthday parties, wedding rehearsal dinners, etc. Campo di Bocce of Livermore Campo di Bocce’s second location in Livermore opened in 2006 and became an immediate hit among Tri-Valley diners and Bocce enthusiasts. Nestled in the center of a vineyard and suggestive of Italy’s Tuscan hillsides, Campo di Bocce’s highly successful Livermore location is proud to host your 2016 National Bocce Championships. While here, we’d like you to enjoy our City, tour our vineyards, taste some of our top wines, dine at our fine restaurants and enjoy everything that California’s Tri-Valley area has to offer. Check further into this program for things to do, places to go and things to see. Campo di Bocce of Fremont Scheduled to open in fall 2016, Campo di Bocce’s new 44,000 square foot Fremont location will serve the East San Francisco Bay area’s thirst for Bocce and great Italian food. The complex will include 8 World class Bocce courts (4 indoor and 4 outdoor), a 325 seat restaurant, full bar including a fine selection of top label wines, meeting and event space for groups from 10 to 600 and The Peak of Fremont --- a fully equipped rock climbing facility. 17 18 | View the Championships live streamed at www.campodibocce.com/championship Oyster blend for bocce courts Bocce court surfacing available. Nationwide! •Low maintenance •Excellent ball roll •Simple to install tel: 360.224.2909 fax: 360.734.2909 email: [email protected] U • S • B • F RISING IN ROSE CITY PortlandBocce.com 19 RAFFA SHOOTING CONTEST RAFFA SHOOTING CONTEST A Line LEGEND 5 Target Ball Blocking Ball Target Pallino In the Raffa Shooting Contest, target balls and pallinos are placed one at a time on the court as indicated in the diagram. Points are awarded based on the degree of difficulty. Where a blocking ball is also used, the shooter must hit the target without touching or moving the blocking balls. There is a maximum of 36 points. 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At the end of each frame, the game resumes at the opposite end of the court. FOUL LINES There shall be one line for pointing and shooting and the recommendation is 13 feet from the back wall. Players may step on but not over the foul line before releasing the pallino or ball. STARTING THE GAME Begin the game with a flip of a coin between the captains of each team. The winner of the coin flip will determine the end from which play will start and will have the first toss of the pallino. The losing team chooses the color of balls it wants to use (applies when “house” balls are used.) The toss is valid if the pallino passes the centerline and does not touch the backboard on the opposite end. If the player fails to place he pallino in the valid area, the opposing team will put the pallino in play. If both players fail, the pallino returns to the original team for an additional attempt. This alternating process continues until the pallino is in a valid position. The team that originally tossed the pallino will play the first ball. THE GAME The first ball may be rolled by any member of the team that originally threw the pallino. If the rolled ball hits the backboard without touching the pallino it is a dead ball and removed from the court. The same team must roll again and continue rolling until a valid point is established. Once the point is established, the opposing team must point or shoot until they make a new or closer point. Players may use the sideboards at any time. Balls can be measured at any time and in case of doubt an official referee or tournament official should be called. In the event a tie is determined, the last team to roll a ball must roll again until the tie is broken. If after all balls are played there is still a tie, no points are awarded and play resumes with the team last scoring tossing the pallino from the opposite end of the court. If a pallino gets stuck under the sideboard or backboard, the frame is dead and play begins at the opposite end. In the event an official moves a ball(s) during a measurement, the ball(s) are returned to approximate positions and the official will still make the call. If a member of a team currently playing measures and moves a ball, the point is awarded to the opposing team. In any case, the decision of a referee or official is final. One team member can cross the centerline to measure balls. Other players need to remain at their respective end of the court. BACKBOARD If a ball hits the backboard without first touching another ball or pallino, it is a dead ball and removed from the court. If a ball is shot and hits the backboard and then strikes a stationary ball(s), the shot ball is removed from the court and the stationary ball(s) are placed in their approximate original position(s). The pallino is always a valid target and remains in play even if it strikes the backboard after being struck by any valid ball during a frame. If the pallino is knocked out of the court or bounces back in front of the centerline, the frame will begin again at the opposite end of the court. In the event ball(s) resting against the backboard are moved as a result of a valid shot, they remain in their new position. If they move as a result of an invalid shot, they are returned to their approximate positions. SCORING Only one team scores in a frame. One point is given for each ball that is closer to the pallino than the closet ball of the opposing team. Games are played to 12 points. Final games and playoff games are usually played to 15 points. Tournament directors can decide any variation of game points but should do so prior to the start of the event. MOVEMENT OF BALLS OR PALLINO Players should never touch or move any ball or pallino until the frame has ended. If a player moves a ball prior to the end of a frame (thinking play is over) and the balls cannot be accurately vavrelocated to their positions, all remaining non-thrown balls of the non-offending team are counted as points. If the playing team commits the offense, all non-thrown balls of that team are voided and the frame is over. 22 | View the Championships live streamed at www.campodibocce.com/championship Athlete’s Oath “In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these United States Bocce Championships, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams.” BALL OR PALLINO STRIKING A PLAYER If a player is in the court standing behind the point balls and pallino (In harms way or “down- stream”) and is struck by a ball or pallino as a result of a raffa or volo shot, the opposite team has the Rule of Advantage. They can: 1) Leave all balls and pallino in the new configuration. 2) Remove the ball or pallino that struck their opponent from the court. If the pallino is removed from the court the frame is over and play begins from the opposite end. 3) They can place the ball or pallino that struck their opponent anywhere on the court. If a player is standing in front of the point or pallino (Out of harms way or “upstream”) and is struck by a ball that moves backwards toward the player as a result of a raffa or volo shot, the ball remains in play because the player was in a valid location. If the pallino moves backward and strikes a player, the frame is over and play begins from the opposite end. If a player is struck by a ball or pallino in a point attempt or lag, the Rule of Advantage applies no matter where the player was standing. SHOOTING AND POINTING There are two types of shooting. Volo is the act of lofting the ball in the air attempting to hit the target. Raffa is the act of shooting at a target either by releasing the ball at ground level and slightly lofting the ball or rolling the ball in a forceful manner. The same foul line is used for raffa and volo shooting. Pointing is done with either foot or both feet before or on the foul line. A volo or raffa shot is valid as long as any part of the foot is on the foul line. When shooting either style, the player is allowed to step on the foul line prior to releasing the ball. As long as even the heel is on the line it is a valid shot. Once a player has released the ball he/she is allowed to continue steps up to the centerline. This is considered valid. All players should be out of the court if possible. If not possible, they should be positioned in front of play area when a player at the opposite end is shooting. LATE ARRIVALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS A team not present within 15 minutes of the scheduled start of the game will forfeit the game. In a tournament where substitutes are allowed, a team may substitute only once during a game and it must be announced to the opposing team before the start of the next frame. A substituted player may not return to that game. If a player(s) arrives late, the game will start with that team playing shorthanded and minus the appropriate number of balls. The player may enter the game at the “shorthand” end after the frame is completed. In the event a player must leave a game in progress, an alternate may enter at the end of a frame and the player that leaves cannot return for the remainder of the game. If no alternate is available, the game continues using the late arrival rule. Repeated “conferences” during a frame causing delays in the game are discouraged. If delays continue, the offended team captain should notify a tournament official. If the official issues a one-minute warning and delays continue, one of the offending player’s balls will be removed from the court. GAME NOTES Consecutive or alternating throws by teammates shall be at the option of the players. Any time a player is in action, opposing players should be off the court or far behind the player if courts don’t have adequate space. If a player plays the wrong colored ball, simply replace it with the correct colored ball when it comes to rest. If a player commits a foot foul while in the act of pointing, or shooting volo or raffa, a warning is issued for the first offense. Should the same player foul again, the thrown ball is removed from play and all struck balls are returned to their approximate original positions. If a player rolls or shoots out of turn or plays more balls than allowed, the opposing team has two options. They can leave all balls as they rest or remove the thrown ball from play and return all other ball(s) to their previous positions. Official’s Oath “In the name of all the judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate in these United States Bocce Championships with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them in the true spirit of sportsmanship.” 23 TIE BREAKER Ties are broken based on head to head competition. If, after using head to head competition to break a tie there still remains a tie among all or some of the originally tied teams that head to head results do not break, total points scored will be used to break that tie. Once that tie is broken head to head results will be used to break the tie between any remaining tied teams. If there still remains a tie at this point, least points scored against the tied teams will be used to break that tie. Once that tie is broken, head to head results will once again be used to break the remaining tie. In punto, raffa, volo competition, the winners will be based on match wins. Head to head match results will be used as the tie breaker. The next tie breaker will be total games won, then match wins head to head. After this test the tie breaker format in the above paragraph will be applied (points scored, match wins head to head, least points scored, match wins head to head). TIE BREAKER EXAMPLES EXAMPLE # 1 Team A B C D E F G H W 6 6 5 4 x x x x L 1 1 2 3 x x x x RESULT: A & B advance to the playoffs. During preliminary rounds A beat B, so A gets the top seed from their division. B gets the second seed. Total points are not a considertion. EXAMPLE # 2 Team A B C D E F G H W 5 5 5 4 x x x x L 2 2 2 3 x x x x Points 79 73 75 RESULT: During the preliminary rounds A beat both B and C so A gets the top seed, leaving B and C. During the preliminary rounds B beat C head to head. B gets the second seed even though C has more points. C is eliminated. EXAMPLE # 3 Team A B C D E F G H W 5 5 5 4 x x x x L 2 2 2 3 x x x x Points 79 73 75 RESULT: During the preliminary rounds A beat B, B beat C and C beat A, so after looking at head to head results a tie still exists. Points scored are now used to break the tie. A, with the most points gets the top seed. Head to head results are now used to break the tie between B and C. B beat C head to head, so B gets the remaining seed, even though C had more points. C is eliminated. EXAMPLE # 4 Team A B C D E F G H W 4 4 4 4 x x x x L 3 3 3 3 x x x x RESULT: Take the top four teams and their record against each other. If A won all three, A is top seed and the B,C,D tie is broken using example #2 or #3 above. If A and B have a record of 2-1 against the top four tied teams, while C and D are 1-2, A and B advance With A getting top seed because A beat B head to head. EXAMPLE # 5 Team A B C D E F G H W 4 4 4 4 4 x x x L 3 3 3 3 3 x x x RESULT: Among the top five teams A, B, and C are 3-1 in competition against each other, while D and E are 1-3. D and E are eliminated. The remaining tie among A, B, and C is broken as in example #2 or #3 using head to head results among the remaining three teams. CONFLICT RESOLUTION All conflict resolution and final interpretation of the rules will be done by the National Tournament Committee. 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US_Bocce_16_7.5x4.875.indd 1 6/1/16 2:31 PM 25 USBF CODE OF CONDUCT Revised and Adopted June 2009 (Abridged) This Revised Code of Conduct was adopted by the Board as applicable to all USBF members in the United States to govern their conduct in connection with any bocce related event, whether USBF sanctioned or not. 1. EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR BY MEMBERS: a. Behavior that disrupts or reasonably offends others, such as repeated shouting, swearing or using foul language or epithets (even if not directed at someone specific). b. Slow play that is drawing out a game in order to gain advantage or tire or influence the opponents. c. Stopping or moving a played ball or pallino before both captains (and referee if there is one) have agreed that the point(s) have been ascertained and the frame is over. This includes kicking the balls and stopping balls or the pallino as they get close to the side or back board but are not yet out of play. d. Players who come to an agreement among themselves not in accordance with the various regulations in force (i.e. time of scheduled games, number of points for a match, etc.). e. Cheating, including miss-marking the position of balls or using balls that have been tampered with. f. Players who protest to or argue with their opponents or with the referee (certified or not) instead of allowing their team captain to handle the matter. g. Team Captains who argue with the referee instead of following the proper procedure for obtaining a ruling. h. Players who leave the court without the permission of the referee or, if no referee, of the opposing captain. i. Players who arrange the results of any game or retire from the competition without an acceptable excuse. j. Irregularly formed teams (e.g. teams with non-roster players) unless pre-approved by the Tournament Director. k. Non-production of a valid USBF card or the production of a false card or a card not belonging to the player. l. Other bocce related behavior deemed by the Committee(s) to be inappropriate and adverse to the spirit of this Code including (but not limited to): - displays of poor sportsmanship such as continuing (after being told) to move about, make noise or otherwise disturb a player during that player’s turn or insisting on rules that don’t exist. m. Members who are spectators (including players who are not then playing) may not engage in conduct that disturbs or disrupts a player, an official, a game, or a tournament. This includes yelling, shouting, or making loud comments about the play or the decisions. At the discretion of the Tournament Director, the person may first be given a warning (although a warning is not required) and subsequently may be expelled from the premises and also referred to the appropriate Disciplinary Committee for further action. 2. AUTHORITY OF TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS a. Every USBF sanctioned tournament, every tournament listed on any Sector’s official Schedule of Tournaments, and every tournament that is USBF card required shall have a Tournament Director or Tournament Committee in place before the tournament starts. These individuals must have a good knowledge of the rules of bocce (Open, Raffa or Volo, as applicable), and of this Code, and must be generally regarded as fair-minded. They will also ensure that a copy of this Code is prominently displayed at the tournament site. b. The decision of a Certified Referee if there is one assigned to the game or of the Tournament Director or Tournament Committee if there is no certified referee, is final. A non-certified referee who is questioned about a decision must call the Tournament Director or a member of the Tournament Committee for consultation and a final decision. In the event that there is no referee, the Captain of the offended team must call the Tournament Director or a member of the Tournament Committee for consultation and a final decision. 3. PENALTIES APPLICABLE FOR VIOLATION OF THIS CODE a. Individuals may be penalized on the spot by the Tournament Director or Committee in one or more of the following ways (or others as appropriate): i. Giving a warning to the player(s), manager/coach, or team(s) at fault. ii. Voiding one or more balls. iii. Allowing the opposing team to re-play one or more balls. iv. Stopping the match temporarily. v. Excluding the offending player(s) from the remainder of the 26 | View the Championships live streamed at www.campodibocce.com/championship game or match, with his/their team continuing to play, less the number of balls the excluded player(s) would have played had they not been excluded. vi. Declaring the game or match lost by the offending team. vii. Disqualifying the player, manager, coach, or team from the game, match, competition or tournament. b. As an alternative to being penalized by the Tournament Director or Committee, or in addition to any such penalty, individuals may be penalized by the Sector Disciplinary Committee in which the offense occurred and/or by the National Disciplinary Committee. ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT PROTOCOL COIN TOSS IN MATCH PLAY Winner of the coin toss may opt to start in all three games of the match or to select color of balls. TIME OUTS Teams are allowed three (3) two-minute time outs per game. If a time out is called for use of the restroom, the referee may allow a reasonable extension of time. The opposing team must stay on the court between the A-B lines on the active end unless otherwise directed by the referee. Time outs and/or game delays occurring in the last 10 minutes of a match will result in an equal amount of time being added to the match time. Referee has discretion in cases when a player requests to leave court. UNIFORM COMPLIANCE In PRV, a player or team arriving out of uniform may be referred to the Disciplinary Committee. The committee may issue a warning for a first offense and may allow reasonable time for compliance by next match or next day. Failure to comply as directed by committee may result in loss of 1 point every 5 minutes until team is in compliance. Committee may also consider mitigating circumstances and allow for variance of the uniform code if deemed appropriate. In Open, the Tournament Committee will make decisions regarding uniform issues. COACHES LATE ARRIVAL COURTS A team arriving late to a game or match may lose 1 point for every 5 minutes. Enforcing the penalty for being late to a game or match is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Mitigating circumstances will be considered. PRACTICE Practice is not allowed on the tournament and/or facility courts between games or matches. Before the start of a game, when both teams are present, teams will be allowed to practice one full frame up and back. For PRV match play, each team will take a turn going up and back 15 minutes prior to start of first game. Alternate player may practice at this time also since there is no practice between games of the match. Coaches must be declared before start of game and must stay at one end or at some other stationary position approved by the referee. Both coaches may be stationed at the same end of court. FINALS Final games for gold medal in Men’s Punto Raffa Volo will be played to 15 points. All other tournament games and finals will be played to 12 points. A ball or pallino is valid if it hits the metal attached to rubber backboards. It is also valid if it hits the wood sideboards, but is invalid if it hits concrete above the wood. If a pallino gets lodged under the side or backboard, the frame is dead and play begins from same end in PRV and from opposite end in Open. BALLS Four matching balls (107mm) required for Open and PRV Singles and Doubles. Four matching balls plus two similar for PRV Triples. Women’s PRV teams may use 106mm balls. 27 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tournament Directors Ben Musolf Margaret Shindelus Campo di Bocce of Livermore Lillian Steinle, General Manager Michael Wogen, Executive Chef Registration Chair Heather Veon Tournament Rules Committee Opening Ceremonies Assembly Member – Catharine Baker Color Guard – U.S. Army Livermore Recruiting Center National Anthem – Toyia Worth Official’s Oath – Ron Jacobs Athlete’s Oath – Navina Bernardi U.S.B.F. 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