Bocce

All competition dates and venues subject to change

All medals must be collected during the Games.
The NHSG will not mail medals after the Games.

Tournament Director:  Mike Palmieri

Phone: 603-229-1144

Email:  michael@hhhinfo.org

 

Events:

Singles, Open Doubles*. 

*Doubles are two-person teams, which can be Doubles or Mixed Doubles. (You are responsible to find your Doubles partner, either before or at the event.)

 

Venue:  Havenwood Heritage Heights

Address:  33 Christian Ave, Concord, NH 03301

Phone:  888-929-8381

Website:  Click here

Google Map:  Click here

Minimum Age: 50 yrs old.

Fee: $35

Registration Deadline:  September 6th 2026

Same day registration allowed, using computer provided for online registration and card payment only. No cash or check.

Dates of Event: 

Thursday, September 16th 2026 at TBD time. (check back to this page)

Singles  Sunday, September 13th 2026 at the completion of Doubles

Doubles Check-In:  TBD
Doubles Start Time:  TBD

Singles Check-In:  TBD
Singles Start Time:  TBD

Practice Time:  Before competition starts.

Format:

Rules:

Bocce will be conducted in accordance with United States Bocce Federation rules.

United States Bocce Federation

Bocce will be conducted with United States Bocce Federation rules unless modified by the NSGA Rules

NSGA Rule Book

NSGA Qualification Requirements (in qualifying years):

  1. For the 2027 National Senior Games, Bocce is classified as an “OPEN Sport.” This means that you do not need to qualify for the National Senior Games in Tulsa, OK.
  2. Anyone can register for the event regardless if a state qualifier offers it or not.
  3. Athletes may compete in singles and open doubles.

 

NHSG Entry Requirements (in any year):

  1. Competitors must be at least 50 years by the end of this calendar year.  National Senior Games minimum age to compete in any sport is 50yrs by Dec 31st of the year qualifying. 
  2. The age division of a partner event will be determined by the younger age of both partners by the end of this calendar year.
  3. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event. Under NSGA rules, doubles is classified as an event. Therefore athletes may not compete in more than one age division for doubles.
  4. Partners will not be assigned by the New Hampshire Senior Games. Athletes must provide their own partner to participate in any partner sport.
  5. Bocce equipment will be provided by Havenwood Heritage Heights.

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