The basic principle of bocce is to roll a bocce ball closest to the target ball, which is called a pallina. Bocce provides people the opportunity to have social contact, develop physically and to gain self-confidence.

Participants will be divisioned by Special Olympics Minnesota based on ability level and age to give them a competitive experience.

This sport offers a Unified option. This gives individuals both with and without intellectual disabilities a chance to compete on the same team.

Events

Singles: One player per team
Modified Singles: One player per team
Modified Ramp Singles: One player per team
Doubles: Two players per team
Modified Doubles: Two players per team
Modified Ramp Doubles: Two players per team
Unified Doubles: Two players per team
Modified Unified Doubles: Two players per team

Competition season

Bocce competitions take place July through August.

Become a coach!

All coaches and Unified partners who work with our athletes need to be Level 1 certified. We also offer additional trainings (Level 2) for each sport for coaches that want more sport-specific education. These trainings can be found through the Special Olympics Registration Portal, where you can begin your journey or, if you’re a current coach and/or Unified partner, update your certifications.

Coaching resources

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