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The weekly Ezine for bocce aficionados everywhere
Volume 4, Issue #19 - May 16, 2005
Publisher: Mario Pagnoni Copyright 2005
76 Emsley Terrace, Methuen, MA 01844
http://www.joyofbocce.com
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Also, click "Confirm" at the end of this ezine to further ensure consistent delivery.
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Hello bocce aficionados,
Bocce weather is upon us even here in New England. Please make an effort to send us a couple photographs that we can reprint here. Bocce lovers enjoy nothing more than seeing how their sport is played in other parts of the country.
So, no matter how big or small, elaborate or simple, expensive or bargain-basement your bocce venue is, please share a few pictures with us.
If you participate in, or run a tournament, please make it a point to submit pictures.
From June 3 - June 8 I'll be in Pittsburgh for the Senior Olympics (playing softball with our age 55-59 Ken Waldie SSC team). While there I hope to find time to play some bocce with Joy of Bocce Weekly faithful Guy DiCarlo and his bocce crew. Yes, I'll have my digital camera!
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2nd edition news...
I am accepting orders for the 2nd edition of The Joy of Bocce and can ship the next day. The 300-page book retails in bookstores for $19.45 and at the publisher's web site for $18.75.
Click the link below to order an autographed copy from me. Shipping will be $4.00 (US Priority Mail).
Please let me know how you want the book autographed (type the details in the "Special Inscription/Autograph" box provided).
Also, you can order the book directly from the publisher ( http://www.authorhouse.com ). They even offer an electronic version at just $4.95 (you download it - no shipping charge).
Click on the image above to order from the publisher's web site or the link below to get an autographed copy directly from me. {If you order from the publisher's site enter Pagnoni in the box for Author = ...}
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Readers’ Feedback
{Publisher’s comments in brackets}
I knew someone from the United States Bocce Federation would clue us in on how international rules would handle last week's officiating error.
USBF president John Ross writes...
"I enjoyed the discussion about the misunderstanding on who held the point.
Red should have asked for a measurement before throwing the ball away. However, In international punto, raffa, volo rules (Article 13, par. e) the rule states: 'Should the referee make an error in assigning one or more points, all balls played after the erroneous assignment by the referee must be thrown again.'
In the spirit of preventive officiating which you endorse in the Joy of Bocce, the referee in this case should have allowed red to replay the ball that was thrown away."
{Very interesting...like a correctable error in basketball - under certain conditions the referee can correct things like permitting a wrong player to attempt a free throw or attempting a free throw at the wrong basket, etc..
The preventive part would have been if the referee prevented the problem by getting the call right in the first place. We use preventive officiating in softball.
"Hey, where are you going with that illegal bat?"
Don't let the batter into the batter's box, because he is out if he enters the box with an illegal bat - better yet - check all bats before the game begins.
We use preventive officiating in bocce. "Hey, that's a red ball in your hand, you're playing green."
Back to the bocce ruling - seems to me the referee should just measure without being asked.
"Hey ref - who's in?"
"I'm not sure, let me check."
This one we call "common sense in officiating". However, once there are rules and interpretations in place, it's not up to the referee to disagree - just enforce what has been set down in the rules. Finally, there are three things officials in all sports strive for...
1 - a quick game (keep things moving)
2 - a game that is free of controversy
3 - a game where both teams have an equal chance to win}
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Janet Novak, Senior Director of Special Olympics Maryland sends this...
"On June 18 & 19 Special Olympics Maryland will hold the 2005 Summer Games. Over 200 athletes and coaches will compete in one of our most popular sports, Bocce.
In an effort to help us recruit sport knowledgeable volunteers for the Bocce competition, please forward the names and contact information of any individuals in the Maryland (Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania or Washington, DC) area who may want to assist.
Please visit our website at http://www.somd.org to volunteer for upcoming events."
{Contact Janet at 410-789-6677 Ext: 111 or jnovak@somd.org - I've done a lot of volunteer work for SO - you will enjoy the experience!}
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Bryan Sanborn of Palazzo di Bocce writes...
"As I am sure you all know by now, Palazzo di Bocce is hosting the U.S. National Championships this June 18-25th.
Below are links that I encourage all of you to take a look at. The first is a letter from our owner, Tony Battaglia, followed by Advertising/Sales rates, a news release and schedule of events.
Please let me know if you are interested in being a sponsor, or placing an Ad in our Official U.S. Program!"
http://www.palazzodibocce.com/TonyLetter.pdf
http://www.palazzodibocce.com/RateForms.pdf
http://www.palazzodibocce.com/ReleaseSchedule.pdf
{Contact Bryan Sanborn, Palazzo di Bocce's Special Projects Manager @ bsanborn@palazzodibocce.com
or 248-371-9987 x13 work - 248-860-4380 cell}
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Pete Rabito sent the following and others have asked variations of the same question...
"Can you point me to the ezine back issues that dicuss Raffa play as would be held at the US Nationals in June?"
{Review the international rules section on the Joy of Bocce web site http://www.joyofbocce.com/intrules.ivnu or read/reread the chapter in the new edition of The Joy of Bocce Weekly. Both have lots of photos that illustrate international play.}
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Lots of tournament action listed - please consider designating someone as "official event photographer" and directing that person to send snapshots for us to reproduce as photos of the week. Our readers love seeing bocce action from around the continent.
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May 21, 2005 - California - South San Francisco - Open -2 men/2 women - So. SF IACC - Orange Ave. Mem. Park - Contact Rudy Bertolozzi @ 650-583-9936.
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May 21, 2005 - New York - Seneca Falls - 95 Ovid St. - 4 player double elimination event - $400 per team entry - contact Natalie Scala @ 585-704-7080.
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May 28, 2005 - California - Stockton - I.A.C. - Volo – Doubles (Men) contact Ron Jacobs @ (209) 957-1223. Raffa – Singles Ranking, (Women) contact JoAnn Jacobs @ (209) 957-1223.
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June 4, 2005 - Illinois - Highwood - Highwood Bocce Club - Rafa qualification tournament (Singles) - entry = $60.00 per person & includes lunch. Saturday play only. Rafa international rules. Contact Danny Passsaglia @ 630-257-2854.
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June 5, 2005 - California - Sutter Creek - Open – 4 Players. Contact Rick Wagstaff @ (209) 296-6151.
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Jun 11, 2005 - California - Martinez - Raffa – Singles Ranking, Men & Women. Contact Keith Tate @ 925-370-0633.
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June 18 - 25, 2005 - Michigan - Orion - U.S. National Bocce Championships – Palazzo di Bocce, 4291 S. Lapeer Rd, Orion, MI 48359. Contact Bryan Sanborn at 248-371-9987 x13 or bsanborn@palazzodibocce.com.
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June 25, 2005 - California - Fairfield - Women’s Tournament - Open – 4 person team - Fairfield Bocce Federation, 1200 Civic Center Dr. Contact Richard Meccette @ 707-434-0190.
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July 4, 2005 - California - Martinez - Fourth of July Tournament - Open – 2 person team. Martinez Bocce Federation - Waterfront Park. Contact Bill Kantana @ (925) 228-3635.
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July 9, 2005 - California - Martinez - Open - "Norcal" (Northern California), 4 Players. Contact Ken Dothee @ 925-229-2157.
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July 8-10, 2005 - Ohio - Dayton. The Bocce Classic XI tournament will field about 70 teams competing for over $7,000 in prize money and raising over $10,000 for local charities. For information check http://www.bocce-classic.com.
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July 14 – 16, 2005 – California - Indio - World’s Largest indoor guaranteed purse in the history of bocce ($16,000) - Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino - Phone: 800-827-2946. Contact Phil Ferrari @ 800-652-6223 - Open Division and (Fun) Challenge Division.
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July 15 - 17, 2005 - New York - Rome - World Series of Bocce. 4 person teams - open rules - contact Toccolana Club @ 315-339-3609.
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July 16, 2005 - California - Fairfield - John Magnetti Mem. Tourn. Open – 4 person team - Fairfield Bocce Federation, 1200 Civic Center Dr. Contact Richard Meccette @ 707-434-0190.
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July 16, 2005 - St. Frances Cabrini - Open – 4 Players, ICF #191. Contact Vince Cusella @ 408-640-3543.
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July 23, 2005 - California - Los Gatos - Campo di Bocce - Raffa –3 Players, Sector Championship. Contact John Ross @ 408-354-0625.
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July, 30, 2005 - Michigan - Sylvan Lake - Michigan State Bocce Championships. Open to Michigan residents only. Contact Mike Grasser @ 248-505-4744.
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July 30, 2005 - San Francisco - Aquatic Park - Volo – Doubles. Contact Benji Tosi @ 415-720-1147.
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August 6, 2005 - ABA Senior Championships - Open – 4 person teams - Must be age 55 or over - TBA - MUST HAVE ABA CARD. Contact Traci Peters @ 916-456-7169.
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August 7, 2005 - California - Los Gatos - Campo di Bocce Raffa – Singles, Women’s Ranking. Contact Ben Musolf @(408) 395-7650.
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August 13, 2005 - ABA Open Championships – 4 person Team - TBA - MUST HAVE ABA CARD. Contact Traci Peters @ 916-456-7169.
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August 20, 2005 - Michigan - Palazzo di Bocce - Open Tournament. Contact Bryan Sanborn at 248-371-9987 x13 or email bsanborn@palazzodibocce.com.
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August 20, 2005 - California - South San Francisco - Orange Ave. Mem. Park. Women’s Tournament - Open – 4 person team - MUST HAVE ABA CARD. Contact Rose Viscuso @ 650-871-7732.
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August 21, 2005 - California - Los Gatos - Campo di Bocce - Juanito Cuneo Memorial Tourney - Volo – 2 Players. Contact Marco Cuneo @ 415-713-5939.
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August 21, 2005 - California - ABA Volo Championships (MUST HAVE ABA CARD) contact Traci Peters @ 916-456-7169.
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August 27, 2005 - California - Crockett - ABA Singles Raffa Championship. Contact @ Dick Gomez 707-554-9916 or e-mail:707gomez@comcast.net.
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September 16 - 18 - Canada - Ontario - Windsor - Ciociaro Club - 3 person teams - $6,000.00 guaranteed first place.
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September 18 - 25, 2005 - Michigan – Orion - World Bocce Championships – Palazzo di Bocce, 4291 S. Lapeer Rd, Orion, MI 48359. Contact Bryan Sanborn at 248-371-9987 x13 or bsanborn@palazzodibocce.com.
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