Frequently Asked Questions
Bocce FAQ's
Q. How much does it cost to play?
A. It costs $10 per person for 1.5 hours of play. Contracted Events are priced based on multiple factors. Please see our Events page for more information.
Q. Do I need to bring my own balls and equipment?
A: Campo di Bocce provides balls, a pallino and court instruction included with the cost of court time. You can bring in your own balls and pallino. We do not allow brass or wooden balls on our courts. If you have a question about your balls suitability please do not hesitate to Contact us.
Q: I don’t know how to play. Will someone be able to help me?
A: Not only do we have trained bocce instructors on staff to give you lessons and answer questions, our staff is trained to answer you bocce related questions as well. Fear not, bocce is easy!
Q: Can I join a bocce league?
A: Certainly. You need a minimum of four players each game and can have up to 6 roster players. Leagues are fun and competitive. To join a league, please contact Benjamin Musolf at benjamin@campodibocce.com.
Q: Do I need to be a member to play in the leagues?
A: While one league night is included in your membership, we do allow non-members to play at the rate of $15 per week. Fee is dependent on number weeks the league runs.
Q: When are the games?
A: We currently have two league nights. Monday is our, “Bocce and Beverages” league where we abide by OPEN rules and Tuesday is our Raffa league where the competition is fierce and players abide by the International Punto, Raffa.Volo rules.
Q: What time do the games start?
A: Game time is either 6:30 or 8:30 and it is a randomly assigned time each week.
Q: When do the leagues happen?
A: We have two league seasons a year Fall and Spring. Fall usually starts the first or second week in August and Spring usually starts the first or second week in February. Each league lasts an average of 15 weeks depending on the number of teams that sign up.
Q: Do you host tournaments for company parties?
A: We can host your company, birthday or professional tournament. Fees vary based on various considerations. Please contact Benjamin Musolf at benjamin@campodibocce.comfor questions regarding tournament play at Campo di Bocce of Livermore.
Q: How good are the players? Will I feel like an idiot if I join and I suck?
A: Both the Monday and Tuesday leagues have excellent players. However, we have people that are beginners playing as well. It is strongly recommended that beginners start on Monday nights to get a feel for the leagues and then progress into Punto, Raffa, Volo. Most players find that it is very easy to improve with just a little practice.
Q: Are there prizes?
A: Yes. The winner of each league gets their team name and individual names on the perpetual plaque that hangs on the wall by our bulletin board. The players on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team receive our Campo di Bocce designed lapel pin. We also host a season ending party for all players and alternates.
Q: What are the rules?
A: As an affiliated USBF club, we abide by the Rules adopted by the Federation for OPEN play. For RAFFA play we are guided by the International Rules as set forth by the Confederazione Boccistica Internazionale (CBI). Copies of these can be found on the Bocce section of this website. The tournament rules are posted on our website and a copy is also kept behind the bar.
Q: What is the proper bocce attire?
A: We have a few dress requirements. No high-heels on the courts and we do not allow tank tops or sleeveless shirts for men. Bocce is best played in comfortable, casual attire with flat soled shoes.
Q: How many people can play on one court at a time?
A: Bocce can be played with 2 to 12 players. We suggest no more then 12 players on one court to allow everyone enough playing time. Our recommendation is 8 players per court with 4 players per team. You do not need an even number of players the game can be adjusted for any group size.
Q: Who can I contact about bocce play at Campo di Bocce?
A: If you've still got a question that hasn't been answered, you can contact Benjamin Musolf at benjamin@campodibocce.com, and he will get back you as soon as possible.
