United States Bocce Federation (USBF)
Homepage: http://www.bocce.com/
Rules and regulations: http://www.bocce.com/rules-2/usbf-open-bocce-rules/
History:
A charitable non-profit organization, the
United States Bocce Federation (USBF) was
founded in 1977 to promote the sport, and
lobby for the inclusion of bocce as an Olympic
sport. Chris Gerardo, a bocce enthusiast,
is considered as the Father of USBF. Among
his many contributions to the Federation,
Chris is credited for broadening USBF’s
scope, both in the national and international
levels. He also helped realize the first
national convention in March 1978.
Today, USBF lives by Chris’ legacy and organizes annual national championships, and sends off the winners to represent the US in the world bocce championships. USBF also facilitates activities at the local and regional levels such as beginner’s clinics, tournaments for all age groups, and assisting Special Olympics programs. USBF is also a proud member of two international bocce organizations, the Confederizone Boccistica Internazionale and the Federation Internationale de Boules.
