Bocce includes individual and partner competition. The season runs from late June through August with regional and state competition. Pratices are held on Mondays nights at 6:00 p.m. at Lamar Fields in Old Cottage Grove. No equipment is necessary. For more information about Special Olympics Bocce, click here.
Blazing Stars Bocce will begin on Monday, June 23.
Bocce practice:
Bocce practice begins on Monday, June 23 at Lamar Fields in Cottage Grove and will continue through the state tournament on August 16-17. No practice on June 30 due to July 4th week.
Start time is 6 pm. Practice will last until 7 p.m.
Registration is $40 per athlete.
Tournament information:
The Metro Regional Bocce Tournament will be held on July 27, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at West St. Paul Sports Center in West St. Paul.
The Special OIympics Minnesota State Bocce Tournament is scheduled for August 16-17 at MHealth Fairview Sports Center in Woodbury, MN.
A note on registration fees – the Blazing Stars collects registration fees for athletes that are able to pay. Fees cover the cost of tournament participation (typically $20 for each athlete and coach), and team costs (equipment, uniforms, facilities rental). We are an all-volunteer organization and are responsible for all fundraising to cover team costs.