May 5th Registration for new Summer teams is open!

Portland Bocce Summer League for New teams: 

*****Currently we have opening for new teams on Mondays and Fridays only***** 

Games are scheduled weekly on your night of play for 14 weeks. Starting times rotate. Start at 6:00pm or at 7:30pm. Games are to 21 points or time limit of 80 minutes. 4-player minimum to 12-player maximum. Keep in mind vacations, etc. when considering how many team members you need. 

Registration priority is given to teams that played PBLA bocce last year. After they have registered into their preferred spots, registration opens to new teams to fill remaining spots. It's possible that your team can move to a preferred night once registration closes. PBLA cannot guarantee a particular night, location, or time of games. 

Team Captains are responsible for registering the team, paying the season fee ($400), and completing the team roster on our webpage.  

Balls: Read the Rules on our webpage. They address the regulation size and weight of bocce balls. PBLA can loan you balls for the first few weeks but it’s better to purchase your own for practice, etc. We recommend Perfetta brand available at www.Playaboule.com. 

Il Sacco Tournament 

Thank you to our Il Sacco participants for a super-fun day in the sun on May 3rd at St Philip Neri Church. Also, a big thank you to volunteers, Regina C, Bill G, Bill M, Eric J. and the many others who pitched in during set-up and cleanup. 

32 bocce enthusiasts played 3 team games, each with a different mix of players, for individual points. At the end, 4 players tied with 35 points: Kathy K, Richard L, Ryan M. and Vince M. The tournament went into an exciting roll-off to determine the winner. Richard L’s roll came closest to the back wall at an amazing 7 3/16 inches. The trophy is his for the second year in a row! 

Congratulations 2026 Il Sacco Winner: Richard Larson 

****BUY A BRICK****

Adaptive League Sundays Happening again in 2026!

This year, the PBLA Foundation expanded our Adaptive Learners Program with a 6-week League. So much fun and joy for our 21 athletes, and volunteers! This competitive league formed 10 Doubles teams. The league began play at St Phili Neri courts on Sunday mornings, but the fall weather had other ideas. The final games and championship were held indoors at The People’s Courts due to rain. 

8 teams went to the finals on Sunday October 19th to play for 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place. Kate and RJ took the gold in a spectacular final game. Rachel and AubreyAnne placed second for silver, and Melissa and Rebekah placed third for bronze. We are so proud of our athletes for their skillful play and incredible sportsmanship. A big thank you to our volunteers: Regina Cameli, Sabin Johnson, Jesse Breon, Judy Keene, Becky Trullinger, and Sal Cambareri. A huge thank you also to the wonderful parents and caregivers for supporting the players. The league was such a success that it will return next year in the Summer. 

Many thanks to Regina Cameli for organizing and running this from start to finish.

Bocce Courts

The private bocce courts at St Philip Neri Catholic Church are open only to Portland Bocce League members and parishioners of St Philip Neri. 

PBLA maintains 2 public bocce courts available at the North Park Blocks, NW 8th Ave and Glisan Street NW. They are free and open year-round. 

There are 3 bocce courts at Cedar Hills Park, 2300 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton. Free and open to the public. 

The People’s Court’s at 2700 NE 82nd Ave Portland has 5 indoor Bocce Courts. They are available by the hour for a fee. Mention you’re a PBLA member and you will receive a 25% discount. TPC does not make reservations for bocce. On Friday nights, beginning at 7pm, the courts are free. 

Opportunities to join the League- Sign up with a team for league play in the summer, fall, or winter seasons. Or register for classes or PBLA tournaments. Fill out a contact form and we will put you on our mailing list. 

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Team Challenge Inaugural Tournament Winners Rompi Le Palle!

Local Newspaper SE Examiner features article about new courts: 

https://www.southeastexaminer.com/2025/08/se-portland-says-hello-to-bocce-courts-at-st-philip-neri-church/

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The People's Courts and PBLA

5 Indoor Bocce Courts @ 2700 NE 82nd Ave Portland 

• The People's Courts 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.

• PBLA Lunch Special at TPC: From 11:30 am to 4:00 pm weekdays only. Buy lunch from Russel Street Kitchen and rent a bocce court for 1 hour for $5.

• Free bocce group lessons and supervised play with a PBLA mentor once a month via MeetUp. Check calendar for dates and time.

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