Bocce is the Italian version of lawn bowling. The earliest known form of the sport was a game played in the Italian Alps, early in the Christian Era, in which stones were tossed at a target stone in an attempt to land as close as possible to it. This was a source of amusement for Roman soldiers, who spread it through the empire. Balls were eventually substituted for the stones and they were usually rolled rather than tossed.
Three distinct types of lawn bowling developed through the centuries. In France, the game was known as boules, from the Classical Latin word for ball. A different form of the sport became known in England as "lawn bowls." Bocce, also known as boccia, derived its name from the Vulgar Latin word for ball, bottia.
Official of the event in Seattle, Washington, United States. Provides an application form, an overview of the event, and rules. www.festaseattle.com/bocce.htm
Dedicated to the continued expansion of bocce ball in Long Island. Includes tournament schedules, membership application and general information. www.libocceclub.com
All information about Seattle Bocce Club, bocce sport, courts, rules, equipment, tournaments, championships, bocce in the USA and the world. www.seattlebocce.com
Provides rules, tournament resources, events, photos, shopping and instructions on making a court in your yard. Also includes a listing of facility locations in the United State and Canada. www.ibocce.com
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