Fall Round Robin Championship

What a great finish to our Fall Round Robin! After weeks of fantastic play, close matches, and a record turnout this tournament— 320 players and 40 teams! — we wrapped it all up with a final worthy of the effort.

On Court 2, Game of Throws came out on top, defeating Bloodbath and Beyond in a hard-fought championship match. Both teams played with great spirit and sportsmanship all season long, and the final was everything we could’ve hoped for — competitive, fun, and full of good energy.


Game of Throws: Andy Altman, Tina Parsley, Espie Martinez, Todd Horvatich, Daniel Martinez and Tom Hunt. (Not Pictured: Rick Tobler and Renee Woolard)


BloodBath & Beyond: Wayne Weiler, Bobbie Hop, Dave Lanker, Jeanne Anne Whitaker, Jackie Berman, Roger Dahlberg, Maria Burn and Doreen Senior

Thank you to Kerry Besmehn for doing a fantastic job referring the match, and handling a traffic jam during the game!  

A big thank-you to all the captains, players, and volunteers who made this season possible. You’ve helped make Villages Bocce one of the best-run, most enjoyable leagues anywhere.

Many thanks to Barbara Orlando and the social team for putting on yet another fantastic event, Oktoberfest!!!

Village Challenge

Annual Bocce Village Challenge Tournament Brings Villagers Together

The courts were buzzing with excitement this weekend as players from each of the villages gathered for the much-anticipated annual Village Challenge Bocce Tournament. What began years ago as a friendly rivalry has now grown into one of the Villages favorite traditions—a celebration of friendships,  competition, and, of course, plenty of bocce.

Teams from each village played with a healthy dose of good-natured banter. Spectators from each of the Villages came down to cheer on friends and neighbors, while enjoying coffee, doughnuts and bagels, and plenty of laughter.

The tournament featured round-robin play on Saturday, with teams vying for a spot in the Sunday finals. Some matches were nail-biters, decided by a single roll just inches from the pallino.

The championship game between Cribari and Olivas was a highlight. In the end, victory went to Olivas, who won the trophy for the first time. But true to the tournament’s spirit, every team walked away a winner, with memories made and stories to share until next year’s rematch. 

Olivas Team: Back row from left: Jon Stuart, Jana King. Roger King, Tony Mora, Joe Civello and Ron Speer Front row from left: Maria Burn and Betty Mora
Cribari Team:Back row from left: Karen Carlson, Vivian Hobbs and Linda Liebel. Front row from left: Janelle Marines, Ro Miller, Jeanne Anne Whitacre and Barbra Orlando

  

Guys vs Gals Tournament Results

Championship Team: Joe Civello, George Schiffner, Marty Schlager, Steve Gilbert, Howie Blumstein, Gil Cepeda, Gary Holmquist, Steve Simler (not in photo)
Second Place Team: Jeff Rose, Tom Hunt, Noel Lanctot, Michael Sunzeri, Todd Horvatich, Andy Altman, Dennis Balenesi, Rene Macias