***DONATE TO OUR COURT CONSTRUCTION FUND***

Donate here: http://portlandbocce.com/donations

Or save PBLAF administrative costs and send a check to:

  • PBLA Foundation 
  • Attn: Treasurer, W. Muchmore
  • 40 S Custer
  • Portland, OR 97219

or

Venmo @PBLAFoundation

Capital Campaign News

Hello PBLA League members! We have some amazing news to share; the Portland Bocce League Association Foundation Capital Campaign has received a matching pledge from Oregon Sports Action for up to $50,000 for our court-building project. OSA will match every dollar we raise one-to-one! If 40 teams can each raise at least $1,250, the matching funds will take us to our campaign goal of $100,000! 

Introducing the Fundraising Team Challenge, a little friendly off-season competition

The team that raises the most money between now and January 31st will have the honor of cutting the ribbon at the inauguration of our new Bocce Facility, and they will be the first to roll balls on the new courts. Additionally, the top 12 money-raising teams will be invited to play in an inaugural day tournament. All teams raising at least $1250 will receive a special honorary brick engraved with their team’s name to be placed on the bocce plaza site. All individual donors will be given recognition on our website. Donations may be gifted from team members, friends, family, and employer charity-match programs. Just make sure your team’s name is on the memo line of your check, Venmo, or credit card payment, so your team will get credit for it! One final note, if any 1 single donor, whether an individual or a company, donates $1,000 or more, they will receive a personalized, engraved paver to be placed in our courtyard. You’ll be able to check out the competition by keeping an eye on our website for a weekly rundown of dollars raised and team standings! 

Three ways to donate: 

• Checks: PBLA Foundation Attn: Treasurer William Muchmore 40 S Custer Street, Portland, OR 97219 

• Venmo: @PBLAFoundation 

• Credit Card: See donation link at portlandbocce.com/donations 

Remember to enter your name or team name on the memo line! 

Please help us get the word out. 

Please forward this to your team members and potential donors. Below is a sample script for you to use when speaking or emailing your friends, family, or employers to ask for a donation: 

“You know I love bocce, right? I’m a part of the Portland Bocce League Association, and our foundation is building new, sustainable courts to grow bocce in Portland. We plan to offer classes and fun play in a safe environment to adaptive learners, Special Olympics athletes, seniors, and just regular people for the benefit of all Portland. PBLA Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit, so you will receive a receipt for your tax-deductible donations. If you would consider giving to a cause that is close to my heart, visit portlandbocce.com before January 31st, to donate. Please enter my name, or my team name on the memo line, because my team could win a prize!” 

See above tab for PBLA Foundation for "Courting the Community" fundraising letter and mission statement.

Thank you all for your support! 

Regina Cameli, President

Karen Cambareri, Vice President

Bocce Court Construction News 

The PBLA is excited to update you on the bocce court construction project at St. Philip Neri. The plan includes four courts in an L-shape design with a paved bocce plaza between. The courts are 80 feet long, 11 feet wide, with a rolling surface of artificial turf. They are currently designed as uncovered. In the meantime, sunshade sails are planned. Our final design has been submitted to the City of Portland to begin the approval process. Thank you to architect, Frank Rudloff (Rolling Thunder) for his incredible work on this. Our hard-working Construction Committee continues to meet as we plan ground-breaking as soon as permits are secured. 

The League now turns more attention to the fundraising efforts. As reported last April, the PBLA Foundation currently has $48,000 in funds with an additional $21,000 pledged. We are still sourcing bids for materials and labor, but we are estimating an additional $150,000 needs to be raised. Yes, that’s a lot of money! We have a dedicated team working with corporate and individual donors for large gifts. But we got where we are today through grassroots efforts and donations from league members! We are planning some fun activities in the coming months to raise funds and get you pumped up for the project. As a 501(c)3, donations to the PBLA Foundation are tax-deductible. 

Please use the link above to donate to the PBLAF Court Construction Fund today! 

 

FALL SEASON IS BACK and in full swing!

We're well into our second annual Fall season at The People's Court on Tuesdays. 

Come out and say hello if you'd like to learn more about the league. The Season runs until Tuesday, December 10th. 

Games are at 6:30pm and 8:00pm.

Keep an eye out for the winter league that will begin in mid-January.

 

 2024 Championship Finals

September 7th was a great day for PBLA Championship Games

 and Summer Party. 

The Championship Final was played between Il Cavalieri and Wholley Rollers. What a game! These two great teams, both former championship winners, played point by point, frame by frame, continuously trading points to an exciting finish! 

 *** Il Cavalieri 21-18 *** 

 

IMPORTANT DATES      

Tuesday, September 24th - Fall season begins at The People's Court

Tuesday, December 10th - Fall Season Finals

 

  

The People's Court 

Did you know they offer Portland Bocce League Members a 25% discount on bocce court fees. Simply mention you're a PBLA member when you are paying for your court at the front desk. 


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Read PBLA bocce Rules

WHERE DO WE PLAY?

The Portland Bocce League association hosts league-play four nights a week in the Summer and various tournaments during the season, at 3 locations, two public courts on the North Park Blocks, two private courts near PSU, and three public courts in Cedar Hills Park. During the Fall and Winter seasons, we roll on indoor courts at The People's Courts in NE Portland. Players of all skill levels are welcome to participate, and the association provides assistance to help them reach their full potential. 

WHO CAN JOIN?

If you reside in Oregon or Southwest Washington, you are eligible to become a member of the Portland Bocce League Association.

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2024 Fall League @ The People's Court - Fall 2024

Welcome to the Portland Bocce League 2024 Fall season play registration.

Registration Status:
Closed
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Program Duration:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$350.00