South Australia update
On Sunday, March 9, the Campania Sports and Social Club hosted the Adelaide Cemeteries Cup. Thank you to Adelaide Cemeteries for your continued support. Ten duos contested for the prizes. However, it is not about winning but coming together to socialise and participate in a few games of bocce.
Thank you to all the volunteers of the Campania Sports and Social Club for a great lunch, and for organising the competition. Thank you to the ladies who provided morning tea. The sponsor was unable to attend and the prizes were presented by Gennaro Galasso.
Congratulations to all the winners! The winners of the Adelaide Cemeteries Cup are:
- First: Carlo Meggetto and Angelo Addabbo
- Second: Angelo Varricchio and Erminio Ranaldo
- Third: Giuseppe Minicozzi and Angelo Callisto
- Fourth: Raffaele Zollo and Gerry Covino
New South Wales update
NSW state qualification competitions
Club Marconi is pleased to field 12 men and six women in the Bocce NSW state qualification competitions which commenced in February. A total of 40 competitors participated in the second round of the doubles qualification held at Club Marconi on Sunday, March 2, with the tournaments culminating in the NSW State Championships to be held at LCC on April 5 and 6.
The Club Marconi teams include our Captains Joe Rozzo and Ann Fioravanti, as well as past and current state and national champions in men’s and women’s elite bocce.
We look forward to some tough competition in the qualification tournaments against our club rivals LCC and Dural. Competitions will include men’s and women’s doubles, bowl/throw, precision and rapid events.
Social bocce on Saint Joseph’s Day
Club Marconi’s regular Wednesday afternoon social bocce, organised by Ann Fioravanti, took on an extra special significance on March 19 when more thanr 30 club members and players celebrated the feast of Saint Joseph with a doubles competition and afternoon tea.
On the menu were Antonietta Ruscio’s classic Italian frittelle, enjoyed by all, after some great saintly bocce action on the courts.
Organised social bocce is held at the Club Marconi courts on Tuesday and Friday evenings with competitions on every first Friday and on selected Sunday afternoons. Contact Joe Rozzo on 0408 589 122 for more information.
Other regular social bocce at Club Marconi is held on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Contact Ann Fioravanti on 0457 765 525 for more information.
Victoria update
Echuca Interclub Games
On Sunday, March 16, 30 athletes from Special Olympics MER, MIE, M-North, M-West, Echuca and Ovens-Murray clubs attended the Echuca Interclub Games at the Moama Lawn Bowling Club.
To open the games, members of the LETR led the athletes on a torch run, followed by the athlete’s oath, and soon after the games of doubles teams were open.
There was a special camaraderie between the athletes, all helping their playing partners when in need, and lots of smiles when points were won – no matter win or lose was the attitude, as long as they played the game they love as best they could.
There was joy and applause at the awards of the ribbons – being at the games is what they wanted and they enjoyed being with their friends. Everyone was a winner on the day! They congratulated themselves with pride and smiles. It was a fantastic day of bocce, and everyone enjoyed a well-deserved lunch at the Moama Bowls Club venue.
A big thanks to the referees, volunteers and parents for their help. A special thanks to Sue Hawkins and the Echuca team for arranging such a great day.
Thanks to Cathy Cook and Rick Gatto for arranging a bus for the day from the Veneto Club in Bulleen to Echuca for many of the athletes, parents and carers.
UCAN2 – Empowering Women and Girls in Bocce: A game-changing initiative for Bocce Victoria
Bocce Victoria is thrilled to announce the official launch of UCAN2 – Empowering Women and Girls in Bocce, a groundbreaking program set to transform the sport by increasing opportunities for female athletes at all levels.
Thanks to an unprecedented $639,000 grant from the Australian Federal Government, Bocce Victoria is making history with the largest-ever funding for women’s bocce in Australia.
This initiative will develop, support, and empower women and girls in bocce over the next three years, providing them with world-class coaching, structured development pathways, and opportunities to compete at the highest levels.
At the heart of this transformation are two internationally coaches who will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge and who have been recruited to work alongside Program Manager and President of Bocce Victoria, Laila Favrin, and her dedicated committee. Together, they will drive participation, skill development, and pathways for women and girls to excel in the sport.
Join us for the VIP launch event – May 10, 2025
To celebrate this landmark achievement, Bocce Victoria is hosting an exclusive VIP launch event on Saturday, May 10 from 6.30pm to 11.30pm at Il Mercato Centrale, Collins St, Melbourne.
This special evening will serve as both an introduction and celebration of the program, bringing together key figures from the sporting community, government representatives, athletes, and supporters of women’s sports.
Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the UCAN2 program, hear from the coaches and committee behind the initiative, and witness first-hand how this program will elevate the standard of women’s bocce in Australia.
UCAN2 goes digital: Watch our first commercial!
To further showcase the excitement surrounding UCAN2, Bocce Victoria recently filmed its first professional social media commercial, giving a powerful and engaging insight into the sport’s inclusivity and growth potential. This commercial is now available on Bocce Victoria’s Facebook page, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews featured on our Instagram page.
Watch the commercial below:
This is just the beginning of an exciting journey for women and girls in bocce. With the support of the community, government, and dedicated leaders in the sport, UCAN2 will ensure that women’s bocce in Australia reaches new heights.
We look forward to seeing you at the launch event and sharing this historic moment together!
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