Bocce
Bocce originated in Italy and is also known as “Boules”, which is similar to bowling. It has become increasingly popular among Special Olympics North Carolina. Bocce as a Special Olympics sport provides people with special needs the opportunity to have social contact, develop physically and to gain self-confidence. Next to Soccer and Golf, Bocce is the third most participated sport in the world.
Did you know?
- Bocce became a Special Olympics North Carolina official sport in 1991 at Summer Games in Greenville.
- 1992 marked the first year Bocce moved from Summer Games to Fall Tournament.
- In 1992, bocce had the largest increase in participation of any sport – from 40 athletes in nine local programs in 1991 to 108 athletes in eighteen local programs in 1992.
- Dare County hosted the first Bocce Training Camp in Manteo in September 1991 with 25 coaches from six local programs participating.
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Sport Development Teams (SDT) are responsible for assisting with local and state level programs and competition, educating coaches and officials, and promoting active engagement among athletes throughout the year. Click here for more information. Certified clinicians supplement the SDT by providing coaches training in their community.
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Bocce Sport Development Team
Bocce Certified Clinicians
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