Lorraine Wilson When a powerful storm swept through the area on the evening of April 15, it didn’t just cancel the 6 p.m. matches—it left the bocce courts drenched and on the brink of shutting down play for the following day. With more than half an inch of rain falling in a short time, conditions…
Lorraine Wilson Late summer and fall have been especially kind to Texas bocce players this year. With clear skies, mild temperatures, and glowing sunsets, the season has offered perfect conditions for outdoor play. Thanks to a few thoughtful additions—fans during warm days, heaters when the chill sets in, and extra lighting for evening matches—the Bocce…
Lorraine Wilson On Oct. 11, 34 Robson Ranch bocce players joined teams from across North Texas to compete in the Third Annual DFW Italian Festival Bocce Tournament in Las Colinas. The festival celebrated Italy’s heritage and culture with authentic food, wine tastings, live music, family-friendly activities, and cultural exhibits. The bocce tournament was a charity…
Lorraine Wilson Texas threw some surprises at us this summer—cooler temperatures, more rain than usual, and just enough hot days with air quality warnings to keep bocce players on their toes. The heat cut some matches down to 20 minutes, and a few divisions saw games canceled altogether. Fortunately, the impact on team standings has…
Jackie Ford Bocce and Vino team members Edwin (Sandy) Meador, Dawn Walker, Elmer Summers, Billie Connell, Janet Scott Harris, Lisa Long, Mickey Long, Renee Smith, Sharon Heidebrecht, Tiffany Ramzy, David Ford, and Jackie Ford (captain) got together to celebrate the end of the 2025 Bocce Spring Season. Sandy welcomed the team into his lovely home,…
Lorraine Wilson After several days of intense thunderstorms that brought heavy rain, tornado warnings, hail, and flooding, the weather cleared just in time for a perfect day of competition. On May 20, under blue skies and bright sunshine, the Robson Ranch Bocce Club hosted its Spring Season Playoffs. The tournament began with the Sweet 16,…
Lorraine Wilson The Spring Bocce Season launched with enthusiasm on March 10 as players eagerly returned to the courts. After months of indoor play, participants quickly realized that the transition back to outdoor bocce required a fresh approach. With more than 1,700 players signed up this season, the energy and excitement were palpable. However, the…
Lorraine Wilson, Club Publicity The fall bocce season is in full swing at Robson Ranch, with games starting on Aug. 26 for the newly introduced Gigante and Persico Divisions, which play on Monday nights. The remaining divisions began their fall competition the following week, beginning Sept. 2. Fortunately, weather disruptions have been minimal, allowing for…
Lorraine Wilson, Club Publicity Twenty-three teams competed in the summer bocce season. Play-offs were played the week of July 22, and the finalists for the play-offs were Pallino Posse, Pallino and Potters, and Mac N Boccese from the Avigliano Division; Bocce-Lism, Veni Vici Bocce, and Latte Bocce from the San Cataldo Division; and Gelatos, Grab…
Lorraine Wilson Playing sports in the summer can be challenging, especially with the Texas heat and humidity, yet 23 teams came out to play bocce this summer. With games scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8:30 a.m., bocce players were out early enough to beat the heat and have lots of fun! Competition amongst…