2023-24 Bocce season registration

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOCCE

Athletes ages 8 and up for Traditional Singles, Doubles, and/or Team of 4 (athletes can choose 1 or 2 events in Traditional)

Unified Partners ages 14 and up for Unified Doubles and/or Unified Team of 4 (athletes w/Unified Partners can choose 1 or both Unified events)

*Athletes can only participate in either Traditional or Unified, not both. *Doubles partners/team members must commit to the entire season.

Zoom meeting: Wednesday, July 26th at 5pm. Even if you are only interested in more information, I encourage you to attend. The link for the meeting is in the email.

The roster will be limited to 32 Athletes/Unified Partners combined, on a first come first served basis. Bocce athletes who competed in Regional 2023 are guaranteed their spot for the new season.

Practice: Wednesdays at the field behind District 54 Morris Elementary on DuPont Ave starting August 9th. Either 1 shift 5-6pm, or 2 shifts 4:30-5:30 & 5:30-6:30. Total enrollment will determine how many shifts of practice there will be. Athletes/Unified Partners are responsible for their own transportation to practices. SC Buses may be used for competition. All participants must wear comfortable athletic attire or sweatpants with gym shoes. NO JEANS/JEAN SHORTS, BOOTS, SCANDALS, ETC. ARE ALLOWED. NO JEWELRY EITHER. Medical bracelets are always allowed.

Cost: $20 for the entire season. *note-the Bocce season is split. Meaning, Regional competition happens in October 2023, then those Athletes/Partners who advance to State start practicing again in April to prepare for Summer Games 2024.

Medicals and Class A: Must be valid through October 14th. Those who need a new Medical must turn in to Tina by August 30th. Class A Registrations must also be completed by 8/30. Tina can look it up if you don't know when your Medical or Class A expires.

Competitions: Regional is Saturday, October 14th in Frankfort. State is Summer Games June 2024. I do not yet know which weekend, but is usually the 1st or 2nd weekend in June.