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Happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year

Page 1…………..…Tournaments and Playoffs Covered

Page 1………….….Vacancies for MBF Board Members

Page 1 ……….………The Moose Logde has been SOLD

Page 2……………………………...…….Calendar & Events

Page 3…………….…..Message from the Commissioner

Page 5/11……Knights of Columbus Photos & Results

Page 12/13……………..Volo Playoff Results & Photos

Page 14…………………..…Division “A” Playoff Results

Page 15………..……………Division “B” Playoff Results

Page 16……….…………….Division “C” Playoff Results

End of Season Newsletter

We have covered many events from the

Knights of Columbus tournament in

September, our own domestic playoffs and

final four Saturday and the 2016 Contra

Costa County Championships in October.

Our Commissioner has some words to say on

page 3 regarding dialogue with the Martinez

City Council over “Fee Increases”.

The playoff brackets and the results for the

Volo and “A to E” divisions are shown on

pages 12 -18.

Page 17…………………..….Division “D” Playoff Results

Page 18………………………Division “E” Playoff Results

Page 20.…………….……..Hagin’s Automotive Sponsor

Page 21/25..County Championships held in Pittsburg

Page 26………….…………………………………Les Schwab

Page 27……………………………….Retirement Solutions

Page 28……………………………………...Useful contacts Page 31……….………………………….…………..Facebook

Vacancies for MBF Board

Members The registration day will be the first Tuesday in

February and there will be several vacancies for

Board Members. If you wish to help guide the

MBF over the next period and serve as a Board

Member, then please put your name forward.

Write to me at:-

[email protected]

and I will have your name added to the ballot.

Moose Lodge has been

SOLD The Moose Lodge where we hold our

Registration meeting in February, Capo’s

meeting in April and all of our Board

Meetings, has been sold. We are working on

a new venue but have not yet finalized the

location. A decision should be made shortly

and as soon as we have the information we

will announce it.

News Letter Christmas Edition

December 2011

MARTINEZ BOCCE FEDERATION

October-December 2016 Newsletter

mailto:[email protected]

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Happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year

MBF Calendar & Local Events

If you are interested in using the Club’s facilities in 2017, please email the MBF for available

dates. From time to time we will list tournaments and events outside of the MBF.

June 3rd Colombo Club Dave Nardi

August 26th Colombo Club Dave Nardi

October 14th Loaves & Fishes Joleen Lafayette

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Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year

Message from the MBF Commissioner

It has come to the attention of the board of directors that

under the current contract with the city our group is

subject to fee increases over the next several years.

The City seeks to add revenue and we endeavor to keep

costs down for all our members.

At the moment it looks like fees will increase but to what

extent we don't know yet. There will be more on this in

the New Year and any details will be announced at the

Registration Meeting and/or the Capo’s meeting if

available.

Sincerely,

Greg Travers, MBF Commissioner

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Observe the “NO SMOKING” rule

Every week there are complaints about people disregarding the

NO SMOKING “LAW” which is in force in all areas of the “Park”

and that includes the bocce courts.

If you see and are inconvenienced by someone smoking,

politely ask them to stop and obey the laws of the “Park”.

If they persist the only people who can make them obey the law

are the Police. If you call the Police, when they arrive, they will

cite all persons that they see who are disobeying the laws of the

park.

Please be courteous to your fellow MBF Members and refrain

from smoking at the bocce courts.

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“Knights of Columbus” Tournament

Don Brocca & Dolinda Williams oversaw the

2016 Knights of Columbus Tournament

Early morning registration Don Brocca & Dolinda Williams

The Martinez Council of the Knights of Columbus held their annual Bocce Tournament on

Saturday September 17 at the Martinez courts.

We wish to thank all those who participated to make this a successful event which helps the

Knights in their service to the community.

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Special recognition goes to Dolinda Williams

who kept the event running smoothly through

registration, court assignments and managing

the brackets.

The Knights of Columbus Support the Following Organizations

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Our cooks deserve special thanks for the

wonderful continental breakfast and

hearty lunch they prepared. Jim Kelley,

Sean Carrol, Tim McLaughlin and Marty

Magee gave their time to cook and serve

for the event. Also we thank Bill Kintana

for his contributions.

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1st Place “On A Roll” Will Kessler, Joe Malfitano, Lydia Romo, Manny Romo.

2nd Place “Double Shot’ George Nicholson, Colleen Randazzo, Kathy Bell, Tony Randazzo.

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3RD Place “Pitt Pirates” Alfredo Herrera, Roger Gregiore, Jess Quesada, Steve Castellano.

4TH Place “Girls Rule” Tia Gregiore, Toni Nicholas, Maureen Kelleher, Bev Wright.

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FINALS

9/20 TUESDAY 9/21 WEDNESDAY

6:30 PM 6:30 PM

CAVALIERI

GAME 1 CAVALIERI

FINE LINE

GAME 1

LE PETOMANE

GAME 2 LE PETOMANE

I TOL U

2nd PLACE


VOLO PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

2016

CAVALIERI

LE PETOMANE

1st PLACE

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Volo Winners “Cavalieri” Second Place “Le Petomane”

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9/29 THURSDAY 10/6 THURSDAY TUESDAY WON LOST PCT

6:30 PM 6:30 PM 9:30 AM 12:30 PM 1 THE PLAYERS 44 10 0.815

2 BOCCE BY TATE 37 17 0.685

BAJA BOCCE 3 SPEDS 34 20 0.630

ABA 4 TEAM BOB 25 29 0.463

ABA 5

ABA 6

MAINLY GREEKS 7

MAINLY GREEKS WEDNESDAY

BOCCE BY TATE 1 LA MACCHINA 39 15 0.722

GAME 1 ABA 2 S&N FLOORING 38 16 0.704

S&N FLOORING 3 MAINLY GREEKS 33 21 0.611

S&N FLOORING 4 WE'RE IN THERE 25 29 0.463

SPEDS 5

S&N FLOORING 6

LUTHER'S REBS 7

LE PETOMANE ABA

LE PETOMANE 1st PLACE THURSDAY WON LOST PCT

1 LE PETOMANE 36 18 0.667

2 SHORTS NO GOOD 35 19 0.648

GAME 3 3 HARD KNOCKS 33 21 0.611

4 ABA 32 22 0.593

LA MACCHINA 5

LA MACCHINA THE PLAYERS 6

TEAM BOB 2nd PLACE 7

LA MACCHINA FRIDAY

DUSTY BALLS 1 BAJA BOCCE 35 19 0.648

HARD KNOCKS 2 DUSTY BALLS 32 22 0.593

HARD KNOCKS 3 DA CONCEICAO CONSTRUCTION29 25 0.537

GAME 2 THE PLAYERS 4 LUTHER'S REBS 25 29 0.463

DA CONCEICAO CONSTRUCTION 5

DA CONCEICAO CONSTR 6

SHORTS NO GOOD 7

THE PLAYERS

THE PLAYERS

THE PLAYERS 2015WE'RE IN THERE TUES V THURS

WED V FRI

S&N FLOORING

LA MACCHINA

3rd PLACE

GAME 4

S&N FLOORING

4th PLACE

LA MACCHINA


2016 "A" DIVISION PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

FINALS

10/8 SATURDAY

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B

9/26 MONDAY 9/29 THURSDAY 10/6 THURSDAY 10/8 SATURDAY 10/8 SATURDAY

6:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 9:30AM 12:30PMWON LOST PCT NIGHT

MEASURE THIS 38 16 0.704 Thurs

MEASURE THIS GREAT BALLS OF FIRE 37 17 0.685 SunROTARY ROLLERS 37 17 0.685 Wed

MEASURE THIS KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 36 18 0.667 MonAMICHI TIRAMISU 35 19 0.648 Tues

MARTINEZ AUTO BOCCE THAT'S HOW WE ROLL 33 21 0.611 FriMARTINEZ AUTO BOCCE

CHALLENGERS BOUN AMICI 36 18 0.667 ThursNBA 36 18 0.667 Sun

NBA TEAM KIWANIS 36 18 0.667 WedCHALLENGERS 34 20 0.630 Mon 26-Sep

CHALLENGERS BOCCEE BUSTERS 33 21 0.611 Tues 26-SepTEAM KIWANIS LA DOLCE VITA 28 26 0.519 Fri 26-Sep

CHALLENGERSCHALLENGERS MEAT THE KINDERS 34 20 0.630 Sun 26-Sep

GAME 1 OUT OF TOWNERS LA FOLLA SQUADRA 33 21 0.611 Wed 26-SepOUT OF TOWNERS 32 22 0.593 Mon 26-Sep

ROTARY ROLLERS THE OTHER TEAM 32 22 0.593 Tues 26-SepBUONO BOCCE 28 26 0.519 Fri 26-Sep

PEDAL PUB BALL WEEVELS 26 28 0.481 Thurs 26-SepDELLA PIPA

PEDAL PUB DELLA PIPA 31 23 0.574 Wed 26-Sep

PEDAL PUB PEDAL PUB 30 24 0.556 Mon 26-SepOUT OF TOWNERS THE PROS FROM DOVER 30 24 0.556 Tues 26-Sep

MT DIABLOS 27 27 0.500 Sun 26-Sep

TIRAMISU AMICHI 27 27 0.500 Fri 26-SepMARTINEZ AUTO BOCCE 25 29 0.463 Thurs 26-Sep

OUT OF TOWNERSOUT OF TOWNERS

OUT OF TOWNERSTHE OTHER TEAM

10/3 MONDAY GAME 3 OUT OF TOWNERS6:30PM 1ST PLACE

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE MEAT THE KINDERS

MT DIABLOS 2nd PLACETHE PROS FROM DOVER

MT DIABLOSMT DIABLOS

MT DIABLOS

BOUN AMICI

BOCCEE BUSTERS

BOCCEE BUSTERS

BOCCEE BUSTERSLA DOLCE VITA

GAME 2 MEAT THE KINDERS

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

KNIGHTS TEMPLARBUONO BOCCE

BUONO BOCCEBALL WEEVELS

MEAT THE KINDERSMT DIABLOS

THAT'S HOW WE ROLL MT DIABLOS3rd PLACE

MEAT THE KINDERS GAME 4 MEAT THE KINDERS CHALLENGERS

MEAT THE KINDERS CHALLENGERS 4th PLACELA FOLLA SQUADRA

FINALS


2016 "B" DIVISION PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

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C

9/26 MONDAY 10/3 MONDAY 10/6 THURSDAY 10/8 SATURDAY 10/8 SATURDAY SEED

6:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 9:30AM 12:30PM1st WON LOST PCT NIGHT

1 UNDERDOGS 38 16 0.704 Sun CCUNDERDOGS 2 SEASONED PACK 37 17 0.685 Sun C

3 VINO ROSSO 37 17 0.685 Mon CWHISKEY LANE SHOOTERS 4 S M B 36 18 0.667 Thurs C

BOCCE BALLS OF FIRE 5 KEEP ON ROLLIN 35 19 0.648 Tues C 26-SepWHISKEY LANE SHOOTERS 6 WHATZA MADDA U 35 19 0.648 Wed C 26-Sep

WISKEY LANE SHOOTERS 7 JUICED BALLS 35 19 0.648 Fri C 27-SepBOCCE DOGS 2nd

3 B'S 8 HOLY ROLLERS 35 19 0.648 Mon C 27-SepOBOCCE 9 SHELL BOCCIATORI 35 19 0.648 Thurs C 27-Sep

OBOCCE 10 HOOKERS & BANKERS 35 19 0.648 Fri C 27-SepBOCCE DOGS 11 BOCCE DOGS 34 20 0.630 Wed C 26-Sep

BOCCE DOGS 12 F.B.I. 33 21 0.611 Sun C 26-SepBOCCE DOGS 13 BOCCE E VINO 31 23 0.574 Tues C 26-Sep

F.B.I. 14 THE BOCCE CATS 29 25 0.537 Sun CC 26-Sep

GAME 1 BOCCE DOGS 3rd15 BOCCE BOMBERS 31 23 0.574 Wed C 27-Sep

S M B 16 JB SERVICES 30 24 0.556 Tues C 27-Sep17 BOCCE WEEKENDERS 30 24 0.556 Fri C 27-Sep

S M B 18 YOU WANNA BOCCE 29 24 0.547 Thurs C 27-SepLET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL 19 3 B'S 29 25 0.537 Sun CC 26-Sep

I TOL U JACKS TEAM 20 OBOCCE 28 26 0.519 Sun C 26-SepI TOL U JACKS TEAM 21 LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL 28 26 0.519 Mon C 26-Sep

KEEP ON ROLLIN 4thBOCCE E VINO 22 I TOL U JACKS TEAM 28 26 0.519 Tues C 26-Sep

BOCCE E VINO 23 DR. "B'S" BLASTERS 28 26 0.519 Thurs C 27-SepTHE BOCCE CATS 24 WRECKING CREW 27 27 0.500 Wed C 27-Sep

KEEP ON ROLLIN 25 BOCCE BUMS 27 27 0.500 Fri C 27-SepKEEP ON ROLLIN 26 TEAM FREEDOM 26 28 0.481 Sun CC 27-Sep

KEEP ON ROLLIN 27 BOCCE BALLS OF FIRE 25 29 0.463 Sun C 26-SepWHATZA MADDA U 28 WISKEY LANE SHOOTERS 25 29 0.463 Mon C 26-Sep

GAME 3 BOCCE DOGS

9/27 TUESDAY 1ST PLACE6:30PM

SEASONED PACK BOCCE BUMS

BOCCE BUMS 2nd PLACEBOCCE BUMS

BOCCE BUMSTEAM FREEDOM

BOCCE BUMSBOCCE WEEKENDERS

YOU WANNA BOCCEYOU WANNA BOCCE

SHELL BOCCIATORI

SHELL BOCCIATORI

SHELL BOCCIATORIHOOKERS & BANKERS

GAME 2 BOCCE BUMS

VINO ROSSO

VINO ROSSODR. "B'S" BLASTERS

DR. "B'S" BLASTERSWRECKING CREW

JUICED BALLSBOCCE BOMBERS KEEP ON ROLLIN

BOCCE BOMBERS KEEP ON ROLLIN

JB SERVICES 3rd PLACE

JUICED BALLS GAME 4 JUICED BALLS JUICED BALLS

JUICED BALLS JUICED BALLS 4th PLACEHOLY ROLLERS

FINALS


2016 "C" DIVISION PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

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D

9/27 TUESDAY 10/4 TUESDAY 10/7 FRIDAY 10/8 SATURDAY 10/8 SATURDAY SEED


1 BOCCE AND BEYOND 40 14 0.741 SunBOCCE AND BEYOND 2 KATIES KIDS 40 14 0.741 Mon

3 STOCKINGER SURVEYS 37 17 0.685 TuesBOCCE AND BEYOND 4 RAPID ROLLERS 36 18 0.667 Wed

THE STRAIT SHOOTERS 5 BOCCELISMS 33 21 0.611 FriBOCCE BOMBERS 6 THAT'S WHATSHE SAID… 32 22 0.593 Thurs

BOCCE BOMBERS 2ndSAYBROOK SWINGERS 7 ROLLIN' STONES 36 18 0.667 Sun

8 LA BOCCE VITA 32 22 0.593 MonLA BOCCE VITA 9 LOS AMIGOS 32 22 0.593 Tues 27-Sep

10 SAYBROOK SWINGERS 32 22 0.593 Fri 27-SepSAYBROOK SWINGERS 11 BALLS OF JUSTICE 31 23 0.574 Wed 27-Sep

LOS AMIGOS 12 K-2-K ROLLERS 28 26 0.519 Thurs 27-SepSAYBROOK SWINGERS 3rd

SAYBROOK SWINGERS 13 CANCEL MY APPTS. 34 20 0.630 Sun 27-Sep

GAME 1 SAYBROOK SWINGERS 14 SCUSI 32 22 0.593 Fri 27-Sep15 INTERNATIONAL BOCCE 29 25 0.537 Tues 27-Sep

STOCKINGER SURVEYS 16 LONG SHOTS 29 25 0.537 Wed 27-Sep17 BOBS YOUR UNCLE 28 26 0.519 Thurs 27-Sep

TIRA LA PALLA 18 FARLO BAMBINO FARLO 27 27 0.500 Mon 27-SepTIRA LA PALLA 4th

TIRA LA PALLA 19 TIRA LA PALLA 30 24 0.556 Fri 27-SepBOCCE GOURMET 20 BOCCE GOURMET 28 26 0.519 Wed 27-Sep

LONG SHOTS 21 BELLA DONNAS 26 28 0.481 Tues 27-Sep22 GOOD TIME ROLLERS 26 28 0.481 Thurs 27-Sep

BOCCELISMS 23 THE STRAIT SHOOTERS 25 29 0.463 Sun 27-Sep24 BOCCE BOMBERS 25 29 0.463 Mon 27-Sep

LONG SHOTSINTERNATIONAL BOCCE

LONG SHOTS

LONG SHOTS

GAME 3 SAYBROOK SWINGERS1ST PLACE

KATIES KIDS

RAPID ROLLERS

BELLA DONNAS & THE DUDES 2nd PLACEBELLA DONNAS

BELLA DONNAS & THE DUDES

GOOD TIME ROLLERS

BALLS OF JUSTICE

ROLLIN' STONES

BALLS OF JUSTICE

BALLS OF JUSTICE

BALLS OF JUSTICE

K-2-K ROLLERS

GAME 2 RAPID ROLLERS

RAPID ROLLERS

RAPID ROLLERS

BOBS YOUR UNCLE

FARLO BAMBINO FARLO

FARLO BAMBINO FARLO

RAPID ROLLERSLONG SHOTS

THAT'S WHATSHE SAID… LONG SHOTS

3rd PLACE

SCUSI GAME 4 CANCEL MY APPTS. BALLS OF JUSTICE

SCUSI BALLS OF JUSTICE 4th PLACESCUSI

FINALS


2016 "D" DIVISION PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

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E

9/28 WEDNESDAY 10/5 WEDNESDAY 10/7 FRIDAY 10/8 SATURDAY 10/8 SATURDAY SEED


1 PALLINOS DEEP 40 14 0.741 SunPALLINOS DEEP 2 RAT BASTARDS 37 17 0.685 Mon

3 MISSION IMBOCCEBALL 37 17 0.685 ThursPALLINOS DEEP 4 SLOW AND EASY 36 18 0.667 Wed

X-RAYS 5 MARDI GRAS MADNESS 35 19 0.648 TuesX-RAYS 6 UNTOUCHABLES 35 19 0.648 Fri

WHATS THE POINT? 2ndROLLING SCONES 7 MOUZO LUNGO 37 17 0.685 Sun

8 BEEOCHI BALLERS 36 18 0.667 MonBEEOCHI BALLERS 9 ROLLING SCONES 35 19 0.648 Fri 28-Sep

10 WARF RATS 33 21 0.611 Thurs 28-SepROLLING SCONES 11 ROLLIN' UP 31 23 0.574 Tues 28-Sep

ROLLING SCONES 12 HARD TO HANDLE 29 25 0.537 Wed 28-SepROLLING SCONES 3rd

WARF RATS 13 BOCCE BY THE BAY 32 22 0.593 Thurs 28-Sep

GAME 1 ROLLING SCONES 14 ON A ROLL 31 23 0.574 Mon 28-Sep15 BOCCE AMICI TOO 31 23 0.574 Tues 28-Sep

MISSION IMBOCCEBALL 16 "B" OCCE'S 30 24 0.556 Fri 28-Sep17 CJ#2 29 25 0.537 Wed 28-Sep

MISSION IMBOCCEBALL 18 BOCCE SNATCHERS 27 27 0.500 Sun 28-SepRETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 2 4th

RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 2 19 RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 2 30 24 0.556 Mon 28-SepCASINO CRAZY 20 CASINO CRAZY 29 25 0.537 Fri 28-Sep

MISSION IMBOCCEBALL 21 BOWLING THUNDER 27 27 0.500 Thurs 28-Sep22 FUSILLI MY PALLINO 26 28 0.481 Sun 28-Sep

MARDI GRAS MADNESS 23 X-RAYS 26 28 0.481 Tues 28-Sep24 WHATS THE POINT? 26 28 0.481 Wed 28-Sep

BOCCE AMICI TOOBOCCE AMICI TOO

BOCCE AMICI TOO"B" OCCE'S

GAME 3 SLOW AND EASY

1ST PLACE

RAT BASTARDS ROLLING SCONES

RAT BASTARDS 2nd PLACEBOWLING THUNDER

FUSILLI MY PALLINOFUSILLI MY PALLINO

HARD TO HANDLE

MOUZO LUNGO

HARD TO HANDLE

ROLLIN' UP

HARD TO HANDLEHARD TO HANDLE

GAME 2 SLOW AND EASY

SLOW AND EASY

SLOW AND EASYCJ#2

BOCCE SNATCHERSBOCCE SNATCHERS

SLOW AND EASYHARD TO HANDLE

UNTOUCHABLES MISSION IMBOCCEBALL

3rd PLACEUNTOUCHABLES GAME 4

BOCCE BY THE BAY HARD TO HANDLE

BOCCE BY THE BAY MISSION IMBOCCEBALL 4th PLACEON A ROLL

FINALS


2016 "E" DIVISION PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

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SMOKING IS PROHIBITED

As our league continues to grow each year so do the

problems associated with this growth.

Everyone needs to remember that this is a family

sport and must be treated as such.

Smoking is prohibited per Martinez City Ordinance

and it is incorporated in the Rules of the Martinez

Bocce Federation.

The link below will take you to the website and the

Rules section.

http://www.martinezboccefederation.org/docs/BocceRules2014.pdf

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Hagin’s Automotive

Andy, Cathy and all the staff at Hagin’s Automotive invite you to bring

your car into their Alhambra Avenue location for a “FREE”

complimentary 21 point inspection. Simply mention the “Martinez

Bocce Federation”.

Visit them on the web at http://www.haginsauto.com

No Coupon required. 925-228-5115

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2016 County

Championships

Pittsburg Bocce Club

October 22nd

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Santé Cerri, center, attended the Championships. He has been an active player since 1975 and

instrumental in the building of the first bocce courts at Grainger’s Wharf in

Martinez………………...

During the lunch break the players sang a rousing version of “Happy Birthday” to Santé who

was to celebrate his birthday on November 1st.

By the way, he is 97 years young.

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Congratulations to “Let’s Roll” on winning the 2016 Contra Costa County Championships.

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Click on link to go to website:- http://www.lesschwab.com

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Useful Contacts & Connections 1.

Email Address [email protected] Enquiries regarding availability of the courts for private functions

Please email Doreen Bagno at [email protected]

Non-Emergency Number 925-324-3400

Emergency Number 925-933-1313

MBF Hot Line 925-295-2003

Newsletter link http://www.martinezboccefederation.org/newsletter.html

Please note:- website ends in (.org) www.martinezboccefederation.org

Our email is (.com) [email protected]

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Important Court Etiquettes

1).The Cone Zone. If a court has a “Cone” placed on it, that court must not be

used. It may have been recently groomed, may be reserved

for an upcoming event or game or may simply be “soft” and

is waiting to dry out. Please respect the “Cone Zone”

Per the agreement with the city, Public play will not be

allowed on courts that are designated with orange cones.

These courts have been newly groomed for league play or

other events. This use is enforceable per the municipal code

8.24.120.

2). Bouncing of Balls on Concrete Court Surround.

In the past, some members have been seen to “Bounce” the

bocce ball on the concrete edge of the court to remove grit

and oyster shell. This practice must be discontinued as it not

only may weaken the integrity of the ball but also will

eventually crack the court’s concrete walls, which will lead to

costly repairs.

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No Smoking at the Bocce Courts

In the past, the Martinez Bocce Federation has received complaints that Club members are not abiding by the Rules

of the Park where the subject of "No Smoking" is concerned.

We here on the "Board of Directors " are not the "Smoking Police" and can only display the relevant "Ordinance"

and remind members that smoking is not permitted in the Park and is therefore against the law.

The following extract is taken from the "City of Martinez" website.

http://www.cityofmartinez.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=374&TargetID=1

Council Adopts Second Hand Smoking Ordinance

The Martinez City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1352 C.S. on May 6, 2009 (Chapter 8.05 of the Martinez

Municipal Code), to offer additional protections to the non-smoking public by regulating secondhand smoke in and

around public places, such as City businesses (including bars and restaurants). The new regulation, which goes into

effect on June 6, 2009, does not permit smoking within 20 feet of doors, windows, vents

and air ducts of public places.

Additionally, the new law does not allow smoking in City parks, public plazas, farmers'

markets, and services areas (such as ATM's, bus shelters, and the Amtrak Station).

Secondhand smoke restrictions in multi-family residences, such as apartment buildings or

condominiums with 4 or more units, will go into effect on June 1, 2010. The multi- family provisions limit smoking to inside a residence, or in an outdoor smoking area

designated by the landlord. Smoking on balconies, porches, patios, carports, or similar

private outdoor spaces of a multi-family residence will not be permitted in order to

prevent such smoke from infringing upon another resident.

In the past, the Martinez Bocce Federation has been in contact with the Martinez Police Department on this subject

and this is their reply.

"If a complaint is called in to them, they will respond and issue citations to all those they see smoking. They will not

issue a citation if that person is not smoking at the time. They will cite all others that are observed."

Alcohol at the Bocce Courts Drinking alcohol within the confines of the Bocce Courts’ Perimeter is permitted by the

Martinez Police Department and City Manager and a major factor in the renewal of that

permit has been the “Trouble Free” history over the past 10 years in relation to alcohol

consumption at the Martinez Bocce Federation in Waterfront Park. Please don’t forget the

“Designated Driver or Drivers” for your team and keep any related incidents to ZERO,

especially so that you all get home safely after an enjoyable evening of bocce. .…………………….Cheers.

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Facebook Our webmaster, Bryan Mero, has set up a Facebook page for the

Martinez Bocce Federation.

To access it search for the Martinez Bocce Federation or go to the link

listed below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/58815219173/

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A Very Happy Christmas &

Healthy and Prosperous New Year

Enjoy your Bocce

Vic Delpine, Editor

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