Bocce
*** The Bocce program is full for Fall 2024. Registration is closed***
Bocce is an Italian game of skill and strategy. The basic principle of the sport is to roll a bocce ball closest to the target ball, which is called a pallina (the smallest ball). The sport allows athletes the opportunity to have social contact, develop physically and to gain self-confidence.
Our bocce program has events for singles and doubles competition.
While less well known in the US, Bocce is a very fun game of skill, and is played all over Europe. Here locally, we play a Fall season, practicing in Burke Lake from August through the Fall State Games.
Coordinators: Peter Flynn and Marques Lowery
Message from Peter Flynn and Marques Lowery...
Looking forward to a new season at the pit, improving, and being BRAVE in the attempt.
All Athletes must provide a copy of their medicals to [email protected] and be on the athlete eligibility list to be eligible to play.
Team vs Parent/Guardians/Coaches Opportunities for local competitions
Welcoming a new Coordinator
Coach Mike... About me... I was raised in the northern Virginia area and following high school, attended West Virginia University, where I obtained my bachelor’s degree. I began my police career in 2009 as an officer with the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington D.C. and came to Fairfax in 2013. As an FCPD member, I served as officer in the Fair Oaks District, a Sergeant in West Springfield, and a Second Lieutenant in both the Operations Support Bureau (DWI Squad) and Office of the Chief of Police (Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator).
Practice Information
Mondays at 5:30pm to 7pm in the Fall for Doubles
Singles play in Springtime
Schedule: Practice begins Monday Sept 12th at Burke Lake Park (map below)
Parking: Access road on the right side of the road before exiting park
The Bocce area is wheelchair accessible (practice will take place on grass)
Coordinators
Welcoming a new Coordinator
Returning Coach/Coordinators Marques Lowrey and Pete Flynn will be joined by new volunteer Coach/Coordinator Mike Crutchman.
Returning Coordinators
New Coordinator
The Bocce Crew
Bocce - that is how we ROLL
Bocce Practice Site:
Burke Lake Park
PO Box 396
Oakton, VA
US