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Intro to Bocce for Sun Lakes Homeowners
Friday, October 16, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Sisk Park
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Sisk Park
Come join us for a fun evening of Bocce. The Club will host an Introduction to Bocce. The event is open to everyone in the Sun Lakes communities.
We will review the game rules and demonstrate the fundamentals. Everyone will get a chance to play. Come out for the evening to learn the game and meet more of your neighbors.
Homeowners are welcomed to play at Sisk Park using their own equipment or the HOA's that is stored in the bin by court 4.
Enjoy the game? Interested in some balanced and friendly competition? Consider joining the club by registering your 2-player team by Oct 18. The Club's Kick-Off Event is on Oct 25 and official club play begins on Oct 26.
We will review the game rules and demonstrate the fundamentals. Everyone will get a chance to play. Come out for the evening to learn the game and meet more of your neighbors.
Homeowners are welcomed to play at Sisk Park using their own equipment or the HOA's that is stored in the bin by court 4.
Enjoy the game? Interested in some balanced and friendly competition? Consider joining the club by registering your 2-player team by Oct 18. The Club's Kick-Off Event is on Oct 25 and official club play begins on Oct 26.
Halloween Bocce Mash Tournament Registration is Open
Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kicking off the fall session with a ghastly tournament!
The Club will use online registration this year.
See the REGISTRATION page for all the details.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kicking off the fall session with a ghastly tournament!
The Club will use online registration this year.
See the REGISTRATION page for all the details.
Club Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
The Club was founded in 1996. We want to infuse this season with a touch of celebration and appreciation for our players, our traditions, and the community that makes it all happen.
Here's a look back at the founding documents, our Bylaws.
The earliest known Official version of the Rules.
I want YOU... to Play Bocce.
Exhibiting at All Three Sun Lakes HOA Open Houses This Year!
The Club is exhibiting at the Cottonwood-Palo Verde Community Day Open House (Sat Oct 3rd) as usual, but we are also promoting our club at the IronOaks Activities Open House in the Oakwood Ballroom. Set a reminder to visit on Saturday, October 10 from 9 AM - 12 PM.
But wait, there's more.
On the following Saturday, October 17, we'll be at the Sun Lakes Country Club Annual Open House from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
Drop by to help us be ambassadors, or to make us look popular, or to find out what the heck is Bocce. We look forward to seeing you there.
But wait, there's more.
On the following Saturday, October 17, we'll be at the Sun Lakes Country Club Annual Open House from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
Drop by to help us be ambassadors, or to make us look popular, or to find out what the heck is Bocce. We look forward to seeing you there.
Looking forward to kicking off the 2026 - 2027 season
at our Annual Wine & Cheese Event at Sisk Park!
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Wine & Cheese Event is a great way to mingle with other members while enjoying one of the free events that comes with being a club member.
There is limited seating in the ramada at Sisk Park, so please bring a lawn chair.
The Club will provide tables with placards for every Division. This is an excellent opportunity to schedule your matches, so remember to bring your calendar.
The Board Members will hold a short meeting and bring the club members up to date on improvements that have been made over the past year.
If there are new players who did not attend the New Member Social on October 23, there will be a brief presentation on the courts to learn how to play, giving everyone a chance to throw some Bocce Balls.
Please register your team prior to the Wine & Cheese Event.
If you are a Solo Player needing to be paired with another player, you should complete the Solo Player Partner Request form on the Registration page as soon as possible.
Are you interested in trying out the game prior to registering to play with the club? Email the Board at [email protected] and a Board Member will be happy to meet you at the courts to teach and/or play a game with you.
There is limited seating in the ramada at Sisk Park, so please bring a lawn chair.
The Club will provide tables with placards for every Division. This is an excellent opportunity to schedule your matches, so remember to bring your calendar.
The Board Members will hold a short meeting and bring the club members up to date on improvements that have been made over the past year.
If there are new players who did not attend the New Member Social on October 23, there will be a brief presentation on the courts to learn how to play, giving everyone a chance to throw some Bocce Balls.
Please register your team prior to the Wine & Cheese Event.
If you are a Solo Player needing to be paired with another player, you should complete the Solo Player Partner Request form on the Registration page as soon as possible.
Are you interested in trying out the game prior to registering to play with the club? Email the Board at [email protected] and a Board Member will be happy to meet you at the courts to teach and/or play a game with you.
Social Event for New Club Members!
If this is your first season playing with the Club, you and your partner are invited!
The Club is hosting a social event where there will be a brief orientation and Q&A. Then, new teams will play practice games and get comfortable with the flow of the game, without the pressure of our usual competitive format. Board Members will be mingling on the courts and happily answer your questions.
Let’s make it a party - - - Friday, October 23 at 6:00 PM at Sisk Park.
We ask that you bring a snack or dessert to share.
Also, please bring your preferred drinks, and don't forget that alcohol is permitted.
Everyone will have an opportunity to play bocce and socialize.
Click above to send an RSVP to the Membership Director if you are able to join us.
Looking forward to getting to know you all,
Ray Ficek, President
Colleen Linko, Co-Membership Director
Sue Burger, Co-Membership Director
The Club is hosting a social event where there will be a brief orientation and Q&A. Then, new teams will play practice games and get comfortable with the flow of the game, without the pressure of our usual competitive format. Board Members will be mingling on the courts and happily answer your questions.
Let’s make it a party - - - Friday, October 23 at 6:00 PM at Sisk Park.
We ask that you bring a snack or dessert to share.
Also, please bring your preferred drinks, and don't forget that alcohol is permitted.
Everyone will have an opportunity to play bocce and socialize.
Click above to send an RSVP to the Membership Director if you are able to join us.
Looking forward to getting to know you all,
Ray Ficek, President
Colleen Linko, Co-Membership Director
Sue Burger, Co-Membership Director
New this year!
New Year's Eve Bocce Ball Drop
Thursday, December 31, 2026
More details to come.
More details to come.
Vice President Board Position is Open - President Calls for Volunteer
Our current Vice President, Walter Parmon, has retired. Please consider whether you might like fill this vital role. For more information, the responsibilities of the Board positions are formally defined in the Bylaws. You can indicate your interest by email. Click below to start your message. Thank you.
Ray Ficek, President
Ray Ficek, President
Secretary Board Position is Open - President Calls for Volunteer
Our current Secretary, Judy Gentry, has retired. Please consider whether you will fill this vital role. For more information, the responsibilities of the Board positions are formally defined in the Bylaws. You can indicate your interest by email. Click below to start your message. Thank you.
Ray Ficek, President
Ray Ficek, President
Everything You Need To Know About The Rules Update
The Board has approved a Rules change for the 2026-2027 season.
The full rules are published here.
The change is described below for your convenience.
The full rules are published here.
The change is described below for your convenience.
Fouls - f.
The aqua text highlights the changed words.
New:
f. Rolling of the opposing team's Bocce Ball.
PENALTY: If the foul occurs before both teams have rolled, the offending team will lose one Bocce Ball. The rolled ball is returned to the opposing team. The next scheduled player on the offending team rolls.
If the foul occurs after both teams have rolled, the offending team will lose their ball closest to the Pallino, and the opposing team will be given their ball furthest from the Pallino for replay.
Was:
f. Rolling of the opposing team's Bocce Ball.
PENALTY: If the foul occurs before any other Bocce Ball has been rolled, the offending team will lose one Bocce Ball. The rolled ball is returned to the opposing team. The offending team loses its turn.
If the foul occurs after both teams have rolled, the offending team will lose their ball closest to the Pallino, and the opposing team will be given their ball furthest from the Pallino for replay.
New:
f. Rolling of the opposing team's Bocce Ball.
PENALTY: If the foul occurs before both teams have rolled, the offending team will lose one Bocce Ball. The rolled ball is returned to the opposing team. The next scheduled player on the offending team rolls.
If the foul occurs after both teams have rolled, the offending team will lose their ball closest to the Pallino, and the opposing team will be given their ball furthest from the Pallino for replay.
Was:
f. Rolling of the opposing team's Bocce Ball.
PENALTY: If the foul occurs before any other Bocce Ball has been rolled, the offending team will lose one Bocce Ball. The rolled ball is returned to the opposing team. The offending team loses its turn.
If the foul occurs after both teams have rolled, the offending team will lose their ball closest to the Pallino, and the opposing team will be given their ball furthest from the Pallino for replay.
What does it mean?
1. Corrected a logic error in the first "If" statement.
2. The penalty is now consistent with rule "THE GAME section e", which could be summarized as...
The team who has control of the Pallino is obligated to establish a point before the opposing team begins to roll.
2. The penalty is now consistent with rule "THE GAME section e", which could be summarized as...
The team who has control of the Pallino is obligated to establish a point before the opposing team begins to roll.