South Bay Bocce Club

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S O P R O U D

Our own SBBC La Dolce Vita team made a great showing at the Rancho Bernardo tournament. Ed Kilcullen, Pete Pagnucco, Vic Zentil, and Rudy Alba played 5 very competitive games and won three. We are all so proud of the way they represented our club, ethically and competitively. Every year our club earns more respectability amongst the Association clubs.

Hello all SBBC Members,

Yesterday at the Bocce Courts, we had the pleasure of presenting Bob Chiota and Joel Massa appreciation plaques for their seven years of hard work and diligence to convince the city of Torrance to build our courts. When you come to play, you will see a plaque renaming the courts to the "Founding Fathers Bocce Courts".

Bob and Joel stepped down from their leadership positions this year and we are all benefiting from their dedication to the sport of Bocce.

Cheers and our best wishes to Bob and Joel.

Ed Kilcullen, 2022 SBBC President

Southern California Bocce Association

2022 Bocce Tournament Dates

Saturday April 2nd Rancho Bernardo 4s

Saturday April 23rd Downey

Saturday May 14th Encinitas

Saturday June 4th Laguna

Sunday June 26th Amici

Saturday July 16th Hawthorne

Saturday August 20th South Bay (Torrance)

Saturday September 24th San Pedro

Saturday October 15th Huntington Beach

SOUTH BAY BOCCE ROUND ROBINS

March 5th
June 18th R/R and Summer Picnic
Sept 17th
Nov 19th

SBBC LUNCHEON DATES

April 13th
July 13th
Oct 12th

SBBC CHRISTMAS PARTY

Dec 10th

2022 Las Vegas Open Bocce Tournament at South Point Hotel & Casino
9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183 (in Exhibit Halls “C & D” on 12 carpeted courts) No-host SNACK & BEVERAGE BAR WILL BE OPEN IN TOURNAMENT ROOM EACH MORNING & AFTERNOON. All meals also available at South Point restaurants.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL PLAYERS WILL BREAK FOR NO-HOST LUNCH at their choice of venue IN BETWEEN THEIR GAMES each day. Tournament WILL NOT close at lunch.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD: 1:00pm - 6:00pm PALM ROOM: Teams Check-in, sign liability waiver, & pick up souvenir shirt 2 hr PRACTICE TODAY ONLY at approx. 4:00pm*-6:00pm* Check page for updates. (NO PRACTICE FRIDAY through SUNDAY)
FRIDAY, MARCH 4th : SATURDAY, MARCH 5th : SUNDAY, MARCH 6th :
7:15am - 7:30am 7:30am - 9:00pm* 7:30am - 7:30pm* 7:30am - 7:30pm*
Welcome, Instructions, Questions, & Court/Team Assignments Tournament Play begins for ALL teams.
Tournament Play for ALL teams
Tournament Play for REMAINING teams *TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE

ENTRY FEES & DEADLINE: $450 for 3-person teams ($150 per person). All prepaid substitutes are welcome at a fee of $75 per player. Substitute players can enter at the beginning of any game or at the beginning of any frame within the game. A player who is substituted after the start of a game cannot re-enter the game from which he or she is substituted out.

ACCEPTABLEPAYMENTS: FULL PAYMENTS BY VENMO, CHECK OR HAND-DELIVERED CASH TO FRANK DESANTIS. REGISTRATION FORMS: MUST BE FULLY-COMPLETED, LEGIBLE, MAILED or HAND-DELIVERED & RECEIVED BY FRANK NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31ST, 2021. EMAILED, PHOTOS OR TEXTED COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Tournament registration will close sooner if the 64-team maximum is reached prior to the 12/31/21 deadline.
Due to the increased popularity and growing interest, it’s anticipated that this tournament will fill up in the first
couple of weeks, so we recommend that you send in your payment and registration right away to secure a spot.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED when BOTH the legible registration forms and payments are received.

Tournament is open to the public, and may include co-ed teams ages 16+. No refunds will be given unless 64 teams register and a paid replacement team is available from the organizer’s waiting list. (Organizers reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone, at their own discretion). SEND A FACEBOOK FRIEND REQUEST TO OUR GROUP PAGE FOR UPDATES: LAS VEGAS NATIONAL OPEN BOCCE TOURNAMENT.

A notice will be posted on the page after the tournament is FILLED. Those who don’t make the 64-team limit will be contacted thereafter and offered either a refund or a spot on the waiting list in case a team(s) or members must cancel.
DISCOUNTED ROOM BLOCK: Prices and guaranteed availability expire 2/08/22. Rates +13% room tax per night for single or double occupancy are: $75 Sunday-Thursday, $125 Friday & Saturday, plus $14 daily Resort fees (normally $21). To receive these rates, guests MUST ONLY BOOK DIRECT WITH SOUTH POINT by either calling the hotel at (866) 791-7626 7am-9pm PST and give GROUP CODE , or by booking online via this special Web Link: HTTPS://BE.SYNXIS.COM/?HOTEL=11548&ARRIVE=2022-03-03&GROUP=BOC0301. Any Hotel/Casino Covid rules must be followed.
You can also enter the group code on South Point’s website http://www.southpointcasino.com/ to make your reservation. Enter the arrival date at the bottom of the page, # of nights, the group code, & click book now. (you can click on “view price breakdown” to see the actual rates per night)
Group name: Bocce National Tournament Room Discount Dates: March 1st through March 7th, 2022
Group Code: BOC0301 (1st three are letters, last four are numbers) Room Discount Reservation Deadline: February 8, 2022

For registered South Point Hotel guests only, a complimentary airport shuttle is also included. All guests MUST call (866) 791-7626 or (702)797-8901 AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO RESERVE THEIR SHUTTLE SEATS. ELECTRIC MOBILITY SCOOTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT at $45 per day, $80 for 2 days, $120 for 3 to 4 days. To reserve one in advance, call (866) 796-7111 and ask to speak with the BELL DESK.

TOURNAMENT STYLE: Open Rules, 3-Person Teams, Round Robin within multi-divisions pre-selected by blind draw.

BALLS, SHIRTS & RENTALS: The use of 107mm 920 gram bocce balls is required. Players should bring their own sets (2 BALLS PER PERSON, 6 BALLS PER TEAM OF SIMILAR COLOR & DESIGN). Team members and their substitute players should wear matching-colored non-souvenir shirts. Used bocce sets may be rented IN ADVANCE ONLY for $25 for the length of the tournament, with a refundable PREPAID deposit of $100. $125 MUST be received with the team registration prior to deadline. A limited amount of new competition quality bocce sets of 4 & 6 balls will be available for sale at competitive pricing.

ALL TEAMS WILL MAKE THE PLAYOFFS. All teams making it to the final 32 spots will be paid. Teams not making it to 32nd place or above will automatically receive a FREE ENTRY into the DOUBLE ELIMINATION 2ND CHANCE TOURNAMENT, with the top 6 places paid. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will also be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of both tournaments.

Participating Clubs can have their official logo printed on a 2’x2’ wall sign for a one-time charge of $50. (Signs property of LVNOBT); SPONSORSHIP opportunities available for Businesses, Groups, Teams or Individuals: 2’x3’ Wall Signs $100; Courtside Signs $100; and/ or Polo Shirts $300, with your name or logo professionally silk screened on quality souvenir polo shirts given out to all tournament participants and worn nationwide through the years, with photos posted on various pages and web sites. For those of you with further questions or wishing to be a proud sponsor and supporter, and for information on available VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES and pricing, please immediately contact. For any & all tournament questions, contact: For registration changes, contact AFTER 1/5/22:
Frank De Santis (619) 520-6963 Guy De Santis (914) 310-8814 Theresa Robarge (562) 889-9924
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]

Let’s all just “GET TO THE POINT”: 2022 LAS VEGAS NATIONAL OPEN BOCCE TOURNAMENT
REGISTRATION FORM
TOURNAMENT ENTRY will CLOSE when this COMPLETED form is RECEIVED in the MAIL by Frank & FULL PAYMENT is received by the FIRST 64 TEAMS, no later than December 31st, 2021.
EMAILED, PHOTOS OR TEXTED COPIES OF THIS FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Complete ALL information below (PRINT LEGIBLY). INCOMPLETE FORMS MAY BE REJECTED. Make checks payable to: “Frank De Santis”, or pay by VENMO to: -DeSantis-11 or pay Frank CASH in person; then MAIL this form to him at: 298 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910

For team’s CLUB LOGO to be displayed at the tournament, include a 1-time only fee of $50 for a 2’x2’ wide wall display sign, which we will retain.

TEAM NAME:__________________________________ CITY:___________________________ STATE:____________ *NAME of BOCCE CLUB affiliation (if applicable): _________________________________________________________________________________
Souvenir Shirt Size
(Men’s Style & Sizes only).
✔ 1 correct size per paid player.
S M L XL 2X 3X 4X

#1. TEAM CAPTAIN’S NAME: _____________________________ Email Address:_____________________________ Home Address:_________________________City:__________________ State: ________ Zip Code:________ Cell Phone #: (________) ________-____________ Home Phone #: (________) ________-__________
#2. TEAM MEMBER’S NAME: _____________________________ Email Address:_____________________________ Home Address:_________________________City:__________________ State: ________ Zip Code:________ Cell Phone #: (________) ________-____________ Home Phone #: (________) ________-__________
#3. TEAM MEMBER’S NAME: _____________________________ Email Address:_____________________________ Home Address:_________________________City:__________________ State: ________ Zip Code:________ Cell Phone #: (________) ________-____________ Home Phone #: (________) ________-__________
#4. PREPAID SUBSTITUTE’S NAME: ___________________________ Email Address:_____________________________ Home Address:_________________________City:__________________ State: ________ Zip Code:________ Cell Phone #: (________) ________-____________ Home Phone #: (________) ________-__________
$________ + $________ + $________ + $________
$450 for 3-person team entry ($150 per person)
for ____ ( # of persons) Team Substitute(s) ($75 per sub).
for ____ ( # of 6 ball sets) 3-day RENTAL of 6 ball set @ $125 per set ($25 rental fee & $100 refundable deposit per set when returned in same condition). $50 for each 2’x 2’ Club Logo wall sign (1-time fee). After payment, email jpeg or equal quality logo to: [email protected]
= $______ SUBTOTAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
+ $________ $100 per COURT-SIDE SIGN: INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS, GROUPS, OR BUSINESSES: email jpeg or equal logo to: [email protected]
+ $________ $100 for each 2’x3’ WALL BANNER: INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS, GROUPS, OR BUSINESSES: email jpeg or equal logo to: [email protected]
+ $________ $300 for each Logo or Name for SPONSORSHIP on SOUVENIR POLO SHIRTS: INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS, GROUPS, OR BUSINESSES: email jpeg or equal quality logo or name to: [email protected]
=$______ TOTAL AMOUNT PAID. For VENDOR PRICING: contact Frank De Santis ASAP at: (619) 520-6963 or email: [email protected] (all signs and banners will be retained by and become the property of the LVNOBT)
FOR FDS TO COMPLETE: Date Registration Received: ____/____/21 Date Payment Received: ____/____/21 PaidbyWhom:_______________________________PaymentType:VENMO CHECK CASH

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ATTENTION Final 2021 SBBC Round Robin

EVENT: SBBC 2021 Round Robin
DATE: Saturday October 16, 2021
TIME: Sign in and team draw at 8:30am. Play will begin promptly at 9:00am ENTRY FEE: $20.00 – Members / $25.00 – Non-members

Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st ($140.00) 2nd ($100.00) 3rd ($80.00) place teams. A Limit of 24 individuals will be accepted. First Come-First Serve.

Please notify Tom Bruce via e-mail at [email protected] if you want to reserve a spot.

Entry fees can be made directly to Tom Bruce, Rita Bruce, or Dan Molinelli court side or mailed to SBBC 4733 Torrance Blvd P O Box 818 Torrance Ca. 90503.

The event director will assign match-ups and courts throughout the day. A Round Robin format Will continue until each team has played every other team. There will be NO ELIMINATION.
All games will be played to 11 points. The over-all scoring will be based on total points. (ie. Teams1&6
Play to a score of ( #6) 11 points and ( #1) 7 points. Team 6 will receive 11 points and team 1 will receive 7 points. I case of a tie, the first tie-breaker will be the most wins. The second tie-breaker will be the winner of their head to head match-up.

The club will provide coffee, breakfast items, water and sodas. The club will also serve lunch and there will be a break after the 3rd game.
Please bring you own chairs. We will provide ample shade.
We should finish up by 2:00

All individuals will be invited to participate in an opportunity drawing.

SCBA 2021 Super Bowl Hosted by HBBC

The South Bay Bocce Club held our "Southern California Bocce Association Tournament" on Sunday 15 August 2021. Great to see OUR FRIENDS AGAIN.

Welcome to SBBC! Ed (Big Ed) Kilcullen, 2022 President, along with Florine Guy Vice President, Tom Bruce Treasurer, and Rita Bruce Secretary say ciao and come join us to play bocce on M, W, 10-12; M, Thr evenings 6-8 at Columbia Park courts in Torrance as well as consider joining South Bay Bocce Club. Dan Molinelli, Judy Clavin, Judy Caswick, Darcy Carroll, and Pete Pagnucco are the SBBC Board members. For more information and application to join see http://docs.google.com/document/d/1ttHhVEt3Um4wHDLNf3zb5LYsIytuaEvUDYu4aNRoDnQ

Hello Bocce Players, We had our first Round Robin of 2021 on July 31. It was a great success MANY of our members came out to play again and we were so happy to see each other again. STAY HEALTHY

LA County Reopening All Clear from City of Torrance…Come Play Bocce
Mon 10am-12pm and 5-10pm
Wed 10am-12pm
Thr 5-10pm

http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/reopening-la.htm

COVID-19 Reopening LA - LA County Department of Public Health County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Communications & Public Affairs 313 N. Figueroa Street, Room 806 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone: (213) 240-8144 Fax: (213) 481-1406 [email protected]

SCBA NORTH DIVISION ROUND ROBINS

ALL 3 BOCCE COURTS ARE NOW OPEN PER APPROVAL BY CITY OF TORRANCE 05/12/2021

With regards to the current way forward for the SBBC, we will follow rules for our regular bocce play, plus the City/County/CDC current guidelines for use of masks outdoors, 6 feet social distancing and appropriate hand sanitization. Stay tuned for further updates and enjoy SAFE BOCCE PLAY.

SBBC times of play are Monday and Wednesday from 10-12, and Monday and Thursday evenings from 5-10 PM.

New LA County Mask Guidance Reflects CDC Updates, Changing Landscape

The Los Angeles County Health Officer echoed the CDC guidance on Thursday April 30, 2021 by updating the county's COVID-19 health order at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/HOO_SaferatHomeCommunity.pdf. The updated document allows fully vaccinated people to gather or conduct activities outdoors without wearing a mask when alone, when with members of their household, when with a small group of fully vaccinated people, and when with a small group of people who are not fully vaccinated and not at high risk for severe illness or death from COVID-19.

According to the updated L.A. County order, vaccinated people must still wear a mask 1) at crowded outdoor events, such as live entertainment/performances, parades, or sporting events, among others; 2) in crowded spaces where physical distancing cannot be maintained and it is not known if everyone in the space is fully vaccinated; 3) in indoor public settings, unless otherwise permitted; 4) at worksites and businesses, and 5) in any setting where masking is required by the facility operator or business.

Fully vaccinated people engaging in social activities in public settings are urged to continue to avoid crowds, avoid poorly ventilated spaces, cover coughs and sneezes, and wash their hands or using hand sanitizer frequently.

STAY TUNED…These current posted Columbia Park bocce rules need to be significantly modified!

April 27, 2021 CDC says…

KEY POINTS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated people can exercise outdoors or with members of their household without a mask.

The CDC added that fully vaccinated people can hold small gatherings outdoors with others who are inoculated, or with a mix of unvaccinated people, without face coverings.

The agency did not define how big those gatherings can be, and said Americans should still wear masks in crowded outdoor spaces.

SO CAL BOCCE ASSOC ANNUAL MEETING
A Zoom meeting was held on February 8, 2021 with each Southern California Bocce Association having a representative present except for the Mission Viejo Bocce Club.

There was a vote to attempt to have a tournament season in 2021 following local city and county pandemic rules and regulations. The tournament season will begin in July 2021. Entry fee will remain the same at $180 per Team.

Hosting Clubs will only need to provide water. No food this year. Each Tournament Player and guest must supply their own food. Same payout rules. 66% payout based on 16 Teams. Extra dollars go to the Hosting Club.

Blind draw will be determined before the date of each respective tournament and approximate start times will be communicated to each Team before the start of the Tournament.

The SCBA will be split into 2 Divisions.
SOUTH Division (6 Clubs)
Encinitas
Poway
Laguna Niguel
Mission Viejo
4S
Amici

NORTH Division(5 Clubs)
Downey
Hawthorne
South Bay Bocce Club
San Pedro
Huntington Beach

South and North Division Tournaments will accept entries from their own division only up to a certain date. If Tournament does not fill up the other Division will be allowed to enter the other divisions' tournament.

There will be a SCBA Superbowl Round Robin Bocce Tournament Winning Team will be awarded a perpetual Trophy to be donated by Huntington Beach Bocce Club. The day of the SCBA Tournament will be Saturday October 30, 2021 at Huntington Beach Bocce Club. Mission Viejo Club was the deciding vote and the format will be as noted below. It was also decided by Frank and Angelo that the North will only send 5 Teams with change of format of not having the top Teams determined on how well they fared in the Tournaments. It would be too hard to determine which extra Team the North Division would send.

The South Division will enter 6 Teams . Each club will determine which Team or 4 members they select to form a Team.

The North Division will enter 5 Teams. Each club will determine which Team or 4 members they select to from a Team.
The tournament will be a Round Robin Format broken into 2 divisions.
5 Teams from the North will play each team from the North. A total of 4 games. 6 Teams from the South will play each team from the North. A total of 5 games.

Winner of each division round robin will play for SCBA Super Bowl Champion.

SCBA 2021 Tournament Schedule

Per Order LA County Can be OPEN...
Pickleball, Tennis, and Bocce Courts
http://covid19.lacounty.gov/recovery-recreation-entertainment-travel-and-learning/

Effective Monday, January 25, Los Angeles County is moving to align its Health Officer Order with the guidance issued by the state of California and key sectors will be able to reopen immediately. By Friday, January 29, the County anticipates the reopening of additional key sectors—including outdoor restaurant dining —with additional safeguards in place to protect employee and customer safety as we continue to experience high caseloads and transmission rates.

Can be open

Beaches and piers
BMX areas and bike parks
Outdoor playgrounds (Indoor playgrounds remain closed)
Campgrounds, RV parks, and outdoor recreation (incl. Equipment Rentals)
Community gardens
Day camps
Drive-in movie theaters
Golf courses
Horse riding/equestrian
Hotels
Libraries
Model Airplane Areas
Music, film and television production
Parks (Outdoor Playgrounds can open if allowed by the City or County Parks/Recreation)
*Pickleball, tennis courts, and BOCCE Courts
Outdoor public pools and outdoor pools in multi-unit residential housing (eg. apartments, condominiums, and HOAs)
Public trails (Walking and Hiking)
Shooting and archery ranges
Vehicle-based parades

Roadmap to Recovery: Recreation, Entertainment, Travel and Learning Effective Monday, January 25, Los Angeles County is moving to align its Health Officer Order with the guidance issued by the state of California and key sectors will be able to reopen immediately. By Friday, January 29, the County anticipates the reopening of additional key sectors—including outdo...

January 25, 2021 Outdoor recreational activities are OPEN. Follow posted safety rules.

Safer at Home Health Officer Revised Orderhttp://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/HOO_SaferatHome_SurgeResponse.pdf issued on December 30, 2020 indicates bocce play with individuals OUTSIDE of one's HOUSEHOLD is NOT PERMITTED. Bocce play for individuals in SAME HOUSEHOLD are PERMITTED. Posted COVID-19 Guidelines for safe play must be followed in regards to courts to be used, six foot distancing, and sanitizing.

Bocce Open for Individuals or Members of Single Household

Page 13 of the REVISED Temporary Targeted Safer at Home Health Officer Order lists a sample of outdoor recreation activities which are currently permitted. Among the activities listed are bocce courts.http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/HOO_SaferatHome_SurgeResponse.pdf
Revised Order Issued: November 28, 2020
Effective 12:01AM (PST) on November 30, 2020 to 11:59PM (PST) on December 20, 2020

It’s all about playing bocce as an individual or with members of your household only but NOT with members outside your household. I am seeking clarification from LAC DPH about bocce since it is not mentioned in new New Safer at Home Orders. The presumption right now is that only household members can play bocce as per tennis and pickleball. All must follow posted COVID-19 Bocce Rules.

See comment for clarification and full text Temporary Targeted Safer at Home Order.

If you intend to play bocce at Columbia Park courts on Mon AM 10-12 and PM 5-8, Wed AM 10-12, and Thr PM 5-8, sign-up for date/time at http://calendly.com/southbaybocceclub/south-bay-bocce-players.

Instructions: Select a date and time; confirm. Enter your name and email address to receive a confirmation; press Schedule Event. The preferred days/times are Mon AM 10-12 and PM 5-8, Wed AM 10-12, and Thr PM 5-8.

Organization: Only 4 players are allowed per court, 2 at each end. To start we will be using courts 1 and 3 and expand to using court 2 as demand warrants. First 4 Players Use Court # 1; Second 4 Players Use Court # 3; Third 4 Players Use Court # 2.

Start: Flip coin first 2 matches form a team. Flip a coin again to determine which team goes first and selection of color. Losing team keeps score. Only 1 person on court for measurement.

Protocol: Please show up 10 minutes before your scheduled time and FOLLOW the court POSTED BOCCE RULES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Bill

Bocce Players - South Bay Bocce Community (SBBC) Select a date and time; confirm. Enter your name and email address; press schedule event. The preferred days/times are Mon AM 10-12 and PM 5-8, Wed AM 10-12, and Thr PM 5-8. Please show up 10 minutes before your scheduled time and FOLLOW the court POSTED BOCCE RULES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

To all our veterans...

Grazie per il vostro servizio!

Click on calendar sign-up link http://calendly.com/southbaybocceclub/south-bay-bocce-players. Select a date and 1 hour time slot for bocce court sign-up. Enter your name and email address for a confirmation email.

The preferred days/times are Monday AM 10-12, PM 5-8, Wednesday AM 10-12, and Thursday PM 5-8. These days/time slots are flexible and can be extended.

Instructions: Select a date and time; confirm. Enter your name and email address to receive a confirmation; press Schedule Event. The preferred days/times are Mon AM 10-12 and PM 5-8, Wed AM 10-12, and Thr PM 5-8.

Organization: Only 4 players are allowed per court, 2 at each end. To start we will be using courts 1 and 3 and expand to using court 2 as demand warrants. First 4 Players Use Court # 1; Second 4 Players Use Court # 3; Third 4 Players Use Court # 2.

Start: Flip coin first 2 matches form a team. Flip a coin again to determine which team goes first and selection of color. Losing team keeps score. Only 1 person on court for measurement.

Protocol: Please show up 10 minutes before your scheduled time and FOLLOW the court POSTED BOCCE RULES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Bocce Players - South Bay Bocce Community (SBBC)