It’s a game that started in Italy, but has now become popular recreation all over the world.
And, Canada is no exception as bocce is played at summer gatherings and sporting events alike.
Bocce is a game played on a soil or asphalt court in which individuals or teams throw their balls, trying to get them as close to the jack as possible. The jack is a smaller ball that is thrown by the team.
“Bocce is just like bowling” said Judy Zmaeff, B.C. Senior Games zone eight bocce representative. “It’s very similar to bowling, but you don’t knock over pins — you throw towards the jack.”
Zmaeff used to be a dart player, but became interested in bocce after she received a shoulder injury.
This year was the first for Zmaeff in bocce competition and, though she doesn’t expect any medals at the 2013 B.C. Senior Games in Kamloops, she does think it will be fun.
“And, if I can do it, than so can you,” she said.
If you are interested in bocce or would like more information about the B.C. Senior Games, contact Judy Zmaeff by phone at 250-837-5670, by email at bzmaeff@telus.net or visit the B.C Senior Games website at bcseniorsgames.org.
