| Bocce
Federation of Australia
Homepage: http://www.bocce.net/
History:
While bocce was
introduced to Australia by European immigrants
in the 1900s, it was only in the 1960s when
the sport gained significant recognition
after many years of being played as a recreational
sport. By the time the Victorian Federation
was established in 1967, there were about
13,000 competitive players throughout Australia.
The establishment of the Western Australian
Federation followed suit in 1969, then the
Australian Federation in 1971. In 1974,
Australia became a member of FIB and recognized
by the Federal Government. Australia began
holding national championships in 1970;
and in 1974, started participating in World
Championships. Currently, the Federation
is working to promote wider participation
in the sport and meet the sport’s
technical standards by accrediting coaches
and referees.
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