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Season’s First Game Attended by Waterfowl
Jun 10th
This year’s first game was played on Walker road by Magnifico and Cane Pazzo. It was sink or swim.
Sign Up Now for Portland Bocce League Singles!
May 27th
Ladies & Gentlemen: On this historic day for our club, we’re delighted to announce the
Portland Bocce League
2010 Oregon Open Singles Tournament
The whispers you’ve been hearing are true. You’re already excited, right? In an exciting “first” for our club, the Portland Bocce League is launching a summer-long Oregon Open Singles Tournament, a competition designed to provide members the opportunity to play a thrilling new form of bocce and to break free of the most time-honored of all bocce traditions — blaming the other guy on your team.
To sign up: www.portlandbocce.com/singlestournament/singles-registration
Team Roster Form Now Up
May 4th
Portland Bocce League Association Board Meeting
May 4th
April 27, 2010 – Jack’s House in Gladstone
Board members & guests present: Jonathan Nicholas, Becky Trullinger, Jay Trullinger, Kathie Titzler, Jack Elder, Wendy Weissman, Bill Martinelli, Dick Ponzi, Alan Grinnell, Frank Blaszak
General Business
Meeting was called to order at 6:10pm by Jonathan Nicholas; a quorum of Board members was present.
Minutes from the March 4 Board Meeting were approved.
Treasurer’s Report & 2010 budget items (Kathie Titzler)
Current bank account balance is $ 7,276.68 as of April 27, 2010. All teams for the 2010 season have paid. Upcoming expenditures:
- New League web-site: $ 67
- Oregon Non-Profit Fee: $ 10
ACTION: Court reservation fees are coming up for payment: $1152 for 12 weeks of play.
Old Business
2010 Team Registration: 32 teams completed registration for the new season, including 2 new teams. Those 2009 teams missing registration have been informed.
New Business
Proposal for Group Play / Double Elimination. The Board discussed a new schedule and configuration for Group Play, which included teams competing within 4 seeded groups. While the Board liked the proposal, it was determined that the introduction of new season dates and new play configuration so close to the start of the 2010 season was not feasible. It was recommended that this approach be considered for the 2011, with inputs from Capos prior to adoption.
2010 Season Dates. The 2010 Portland Bocce League Season will start on Monday, June 7, and include 9 weeks of regular play – ending July 29. (Regular play will occur for the week of July 4.)
Tournament elimination play-offs start August 2. Final championship playoff PLUS the end of year party will be Wed, August 25.
ACTION: Jonathan will draft a note informing teams of season dates and their night of play.
Portland Bocce League 2010 Rules. A sub-committee of League members chaired by Alan Grinnell reviewed a set of recommended changes for the 2010 season, such that the Portland League will be in general compliance with rules by the US Bocce Federation. The following recommendations were approved by the Board:
- Retain current 2009 language regarding foot faults
- Adopt proposed language re volo throws: i.e. balls must be rolled
- Define “frame” as 1 scoring period
- Include notation that team rosters should be a minimum of 4 players and a max of 12; players can participate on 1 team only; final team rosters need to be submitted by the first day of play
Rules will be posted on the League website.
For the future, it was noted that the League might develop and articulate a set of recommended practices that constitute “Bocce Court Etiquette” similar to those in golf, e.g. no walking on the court during play, players should not leave the court area while a game is in progress. These could be posted on the League website, as a separate document from the League Rules
New League Website. Josh is completing work on a new website that may include direct captain input for scoring, FAQ’s, team rosters.
ACTION: Jonathan & Jack will contact Ricardo’s in support of Josh’s efforts.
First Annual Portland Bocce League OPEN Singles Tournament. Frank Blaszak presented an overview of the upcoming 2010 Open Singles Tournament. Entrance fee will be $15 per head – we anticipate 64 entrants. Frank will organize and officiate the tournament. Registration checks can be mailed to the League PO Box. Entrants need not be current players in the League.
Round 1 of play will start the week of June 7 and run for 4 weeks. Subsequent rounds:
Round 2: July 5 and run for 3 weeks
Round 3: July 26 and run for 2 weeks
Round 4: Aug 9 for 1 week
Round 5: Aug 16 for 1 week
ACTION: Frank will draft and send a communication re the Open Singles Tournament to all League members and other regional Leagues, which will include information on other court locations around the area.
Final Singles Championship will be held the same evening as the Team Championship: Wed, August 25. Ricardo’s Restaurant in Lake Oswego has donated a $200 gift certificate for dinner to the winner.
League Communication Plan. Jonathan will draft a communiqué to go out immediately to team captains & members that includes:
- Season dates
- Team assignment of night of play
- Team rosters not to exceed 12 members and filed by June 7 on the website
- Announcement re new website
- New Open Singles Tournament and season dates / rules
- Posting of 2010 League Rules
- May Maintenance / Work Parties: May 8 and 22nd
Court Maintenance Plan. Board discussed the costs & issues associated with re-surfacing the courts, i.e. lack of availability of Minus 10 grade sand in Astoria. Sourcing from Seattle is cost-prohibitive.
Work parties for court maintenance have been scheduled for the following dates:
- Saturday, May 8 from 9am – 12pm
- Saturday, May 22 from 9am – 12pm if needed
Every team is expected to contribute two members to this effort. Announcement of work parties will be included in Jonathan’s communication
Board Meeting: Next Board Meeting Saturday, May 8 at NOON following work on court maintenance.
Meeting adjourned 9:00pm
Minutes of Meetings
Mar 4th
Portland Bocce League Association Board Meeting
March 4. 2010 – ODS Building
Board Members present: Jonathan Nicholas, Becky Trullinger, Kathie Titzler, Jay Graves, Jack Elder, Wendy Weissman
General Business
Meeting was called to order at 4:45pm by Jona than Nicholas; a quorum of Board Members was present.
Minutes from the Annual Capo and Team Registration Meeting held on Feb 2, 2010, at Lucky Lab were approved.
Treasurer’s Report & 2010 Budget (Kathie Titzler)
Current bank account balance is $ 7,363.40 as of March 4, 2010. One (1) check for $200 from team registrations remains to be deposited. An upcoming expenditure:
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Parks & Rec Fees for 2010. Court fees for the 2010 season will increase to $4 / hour per court, per our multi-year agreement. League expenditure for courts will be $1152. Other 2010 Projected Budget Expenditures.
Additional Fundraising. Old Business Team Registration. 2010 Registration at the Annual Meeting included 31 returning teams available for 32 available slots. One 2009 returning team (Fantastic Four) arrived late. The Board determined that Fantastic Four will be wait- listed, per published rules for the meeting, i.e. If a team (Captain or rep) fails to show on the designated evening of registration (6-7:30pm), they will not be automatically “grandfathered in” to their 2009 night for play. Two new teams were present on time and hopeful they could register. One team was seated; the other new team was wait- listed. NOTE: The Board reaffirmed that teams who want to switch nights should work directly with other team Capo s to try to arrange a switch. New Business 2010 Season Dates. The 2010 Portland Bocce League Season will start Monday, June 7, and include 7 weeks of regular play – ending July 29. (Regular play will occur for the week of July 4). Tournament elimination play-offs start August 2. Final championship playoff PLUS the end of year party will be Wed, August 25. First Annual Portland Bocce League OPEN Singles Tournament. Entrance fee for the tournament will be $15 per head. Frank Blazak will organize and officiate the tournament. Registration checks can be mailed to the League PO Box. Entrants need not be current players in the League. Registration will be announced April 5 and include the region’s bocce clubs. Registration will close Friday, April 23. Round 1 of play will start the week of June 7 and run for 4 weeks. Subsequent rounds: Final Singles Championship will be held the same evening as the Team Championship: Wed, August 25. Board Meeting: Next Board Meeting Tues, April 27, 5-7pm pm at Jack’s House to celebrate his newly installed bocce court! Meeting adjourned 6:00pm |
Annual General Meeting of the Portland League Bocce Association & Team Registration for the 2010 season
Jan 21st
- Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010
- 6:00 – 9:00 pm
- At the Lucky Lab, 1945 NW Quimby Street in Portland
For directions -> http://www.luckylab.com
Details for Team Registration
Team registration will be accepted at the Lucky Lab from 6:00-7:30pm. Team Capos (or a designated representative) must be present to register. Yes, we really mean “must be present.” Miss this opportunity and you risk losing your spot in the league.
- 2010 registration fee is $200 per team (cash or check only) and will cover increased court fees, scheduled court maintenance and the end of the year party for all players
- Team Capos (or a designated rep) must be present to register in order to receive their requested evening of play. Returning teams will be given first priority at the time of registration
- After 7:30pm, registration and requests for specific evenings of play will be taken on a first come / first served basis
- No pre-registration prior to Feb 2 will be accepted
- Final team member rosters will be due April 2, 2010
Annual Meeting Agenda
The association’s Annual General Meeting will take place between 7:30 – 9:00pm. It will include nominations and elections for new directors to open Board seats, overview of dates & rules for the 2010 season PLUS the introduction of a brand new event! More specifically, the agenda will include:
- Election of a Vice President (3-year term), Treasurer (2-year term), and up to 4 Director-at-large seats. NOTE: Only Capos (or 1 team rep) are eligible to vote
- Announcement of 2010 Season dates – Mon, June 7 – Wed, September 1
- Play-off process & rules
- Introduction of the first Annual Oregon Bocce Singles Tournament (Start planning now to install a Trophy Case in your living room)
The Lucky Lab will provide a dedicated room, plus no-host bartending and food service to allow us to combine some fun along with all of our important League business! Please plan accordingly such that your team Capo or a designated representative is available to register for the 2010 season and vote at the Annual Meeting.
A registration form is available here for your convenience.
See you Feb 2!
PBLA 2009 Season Wrap Up
Jan 1st
Final Results:
Gold: La Tazze Rossa
Silver: Red Barn Rollers
Bronze: Bocce Brats & Pallos de Fuocco
The 2009 Portland Bocce League season came to an end August 26th with an outstanding picnic and just over two hundred attendees at the North Park Blocks courts watching the final game between La Tazze Rossa and Red Barn Rollers. The regular season of round robin play for each night of league ended July 16th. In the following weeks the double elimination tourney format reduced the remaining teams from the original thirty-two to eight. Due to difficulties of scheduling and outright conflict in past years the Leagues board of directors adopted a plan to end the season before Labor Day weekend in a series of single elimination games in Finals Week.
Finals Week
Finals Week began Monday August 24th with four games to 17 points. In the 6:00 PM games Pallos de Fuocco, Monday Champions, defeated Magnifico the second place team of Tuesday, and Red Barn Rollers, Thursdays second, defeated Campo de Bocce, Wednesday Champions to move on to the quarter finals on Tuesday. In the 7:30PM games La Tazze Rossa, Thursday Champions, defeated Bocce Dios, Monday runner up, and Bocce Brats, Wednesday’s second, defeated Have a Ball, Tuesday Champions to advance. Monday the 25th was Medal Day. All teams remaining were guaranteed medals, both losing teams would receive Bronze Medals and the winners would play for Gold and Silver. With games starting at 6:15PM and no time limit Red Barn Rollers defeated Pallos de Fuocco and La Tazze Rossa defeated Bocce Brats to qualify for the Gold Medal game on Wednesday. In a night of firsts, first time two teams from the same night made the finals, first time a team from Thursday, the night for new teams in the League, made it to the finals and the first time for a one game final and picnic La Tazze Rossa defeated Red Barn Rollers for the Portland Bocce League City Championship. Many thanks go out to all who contributed to the success of the season. The marvelous dinner for the Finals picnic was catered by the Women’s Association Club represented by Becky Trullinger and several other players in the League. All the volunteers who showed pre season to do the necessary maintenance, the Board of Directors who agreed to try the new format and to you, all the players who enjoy the wonderful game of Bocce.