Bocce is one of Special Olympics’ newer sports, having been introduced at the World Games level for the first time in 1995. Bocce is a Fall sport and training season is usually from July to November.
- Bocce Resources – rules, coaching guides, fact sheets, etc.
Details for area p bocce Program
***AREA P hosts bocce programs in Lackawanna, Pike, and Wayne counties. Please see details below on each training location.***
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
SOPA Season: Fall
Location: St Michael’s Hall
Head Coach:
What to Expect: Teams consist of two (2) athletes.
Training Specifics:
Competition Dates:
Equipment: We will provide all the required equipment.
Uniform Requirements: We will provide athletes with collared shirts for competition.
PIKE COUNTY
SOPA Season: Fall (Aug – Oct or Nov – Dec)
Location: Airport Park
Head Coach: Sue Ann Jacob – jacobs5@ptd.net
What to Expect: Teams consist of two (2) athletes.
Training Specifics: Fridays 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm.
Competition Dates:
Equipment: We will provide all the required equipment.
Uniform Requirements: We will provide athletes with collared shirts for competition
WAYNE COUNTY
SOPA Season: Fall
Location: Wayne County Park
Head Coach: Deb O’Neill, Kim Emmet
What to Expect: Teams consist of two (2) athletes.
Training Specifics:
Competition Dates:
Equipment: We will provide all the required equipment.
Uniform Requirements: We will provide athletes with collared shirts for competition.
**IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS**
ALL athletes must have a current medical (on Special Olympics PA medical form) that runs through the end of the season. If the athlete medical is not up-to-date, athletes WILL NOT be able to participate. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions to this rule since it poses a safety risk to the entire program. An up-to-date medical must always be on file with the coach as well as sent to the program manager for filing.
ALL athletes must attend at least 8 trainings and participate in qualifiers to be eligible to compete in State Games (Summer Games/Fall Festival/Indoor Winter Games).
ALL athletes can participate in multiple sports during the same season, but must declare a primary sport for State Games (Summer Games/Fall Festival/Indoor Winter Games).