As many of you know, we’re taking a bocce hiatus this fall to launch our

mini golf http://puttinboston.com/

and beer pong http://socializeinboston.com/pong-in-boston

leagues. We will be back in January for a winter season. Hope to see you then if not before.

As I was walking home last night, I was thinking who would win in a match between our current champs, That’s Boc-CE said! and our spring champs, De-BoCce-Ry. Would love to see that match this winter. I thought so more and realized they have a ton in common.

1. Team Name – They both spell their team names with hyphens and random capitalized letters “De-BoCce-Ry” vs “That’s Boc-CE said”

2. Team Color – They both wore the same cornflower light blue color

3. Team Record – They both finished with identical 8 – 1 records

4. Team Makeup – They both had 2 girls and 2 guys on their roster

5. Team Finish – They both defeated Bocced Boob Job in the finals to win the championship

Thats Boc-Ce Said! won 13 1 over The Shot Put Rejects

Put It On My Tab won 13 1 over Nobody Puts Bocce in the Corner

Big Ballers won 13 -2 over Beotches with Balls

We also had a couple of very close games

Bocced Boob Job 13 12 over Bocce-lism

Joanie Loves Bocce 13 12 over The Milk Street Bowlers

Congrats to Bocced Boob Job. Theyre the final undefeated team left as Deboccery
LLC went down to the Prom Night Dumpster Babies. Bocced Boob Job also is the
only team that has now officially clinched a playoff spot.

2. One week to go in the regular season. To see the updated standings go here

Every team will play during the final week. However only the top 2 teams in each
league will be eligible for the playoffs. If the season ended today it would be
Bocced Boob Job, Joanie Loves Bocce, Deboccery LLC and Thats Boc-CE said! But we
have a lot more bocce to play. Teams Cousins from Another Mother, Big Ballers,
Prom Night Dumpster Babies, Fist Pump All-Stars and Blackballed are all
mathematically still in this.
3. Pictures from last night are up at our facebook page

4. Last night someone suggested an All-Star game. Im all for more bocce so why
not. It would take place during week 8. If you want to be involved, volunteer 1
all-star player from your team and send it my way ASAP so I can work out the
logistics.
5. Another suggestion last night came in the form of a charity contribution.
Weve been doing an excellent job via the Palliny Awards to raise money for The
Home for Little Wanderers. But I want to give a special shout out to the members
of Blackballed. Jennifer, Mia, Michael and Jeff have presented us with $25
checks each for the charity. Thanks to them weve reached the $300 goal. However
we can smash that goal and really set our sights higher. Charitable
contributions are certainly optional but please give what you can. If you want
to give a check, please make it out to The Home for Little Wanderers. The team
that raises the most will be receiving a bocce philanthropy award.

6. After each victory, Jesse and Matt buy a pair of scratch tickets and share
the winnings. Last night they were lucky enough to win $20 on their first
ticket. Score! But that was nothing compared to their 2nd ticket. A $2,000
winning scratch ticket found its way into their hands. And there was plenty of
celebrating (and shots on them) at the bar afterwards to celebrate. Congrats!

7. Mini Golf begins next month.

Have a fantastic weekend -Jay

We’ve now risen just over $200 for The Home for Little Wanderers. Let’s hit that $300 goal! Camera is charged for tonight. It’s Mustache Week Part 2. Keep voting! Every dollar counts!

Schedule is below.

Week 6 – August 11th, 6:30

Black Court – Refined Young Cannonballs vs Cousins from Another Mother

Green Court – Sammy Adams vs No Stamps

Week 6 – August 11th, 7:15

Black Court – Deboccery LLC vs Prom Night Dumpster Babies

Green Court – Bocced Boob Job vs Bocce-lism

Red Court – Blackballed vs Fist Pump All-Stars

Blue Court – Joanie Loves Bocce vs The Milk Street Bowlers

Week 6 – August 11th, 8:00

Black Court – That’s Bocce Said vs Son of a Bocce

Green Court – The Shot Put Rejects vs That’s Boc-CE said!

Red Court – Nobody Puts Bocce in the Corner vs Put It On My Tab

Blue Court –Big Ballers vs Beotches with Balls

It was nice to see some voting going on last night for the Palliny Awards. Here are the current standings. Remember all proceeds go towards The Home for Little  Wanderers.

Drinker – Individual who most enjoys her drinks at the bar

Dan – No Stamps – 4

Playa – Individual who does the best in the art of flirting

Juliet – That’s Bocce Said – 4

MVP – Individual who displays best bocce skills

Big Steve – 8

Aileen – That’s Boc-CE Said! – 8

Alias – Team with most creative team name

Joanie Love’s Bocce – 12

Spirit – Team that shows most class and sportsmanship

Prom Night Dumpster Babies – 10

Beotches with Balls – 6

Cousins from Another Mother – 4

Lochness – Team that has members that never show up

Nobody Puts Bocce in the Corner – 24

We raised a good chunk of money at our Beer Pong Tournament on Saturday so we’re on our way to reaching our $300 goal. Tonight we will be giving away the hottest new craze, crazy bands, for every $2.00 towards to Palliny Awards. So please vote tonight. All proceeds benefit The Home for Little Wanderers.

Palliny Categories:

Individual Awards

Team Awards

Mini Golf League sign ups are going well. About a quarter of the Bocce teams have signed up (not to mention over a dozen new teams). More info at http://puttinboston.com/

Week 4 – July 28th, 6:30

Black Court – The Shot Put Rejects vs Put It On My Tab

Green Court – Joanie Loves Bocce vs Bocced Boob Job

Week 4 – July 28th, 7:15

Black Court – Beotches with Balls vs Deboccery LLC

Green Court – Cousins from Another Mother vs Prom Night Dumpster Babies

Red Court – Sammy Adams vs Blackballed

Blue Court – Bocce-lism vs That’s Bocce Said

Week 4 – July 28th, 8:00

Black Court – Son of a Bocce vs Fist Pump All-Stars

Green Court – The Milk Street Bowlers vs No Stamps

Red Court – Nobody Puts Bocce in the Corner vs That’s Boc-CE said!

Blue Court –Refined Young Cannonballs vs Big Ballers

We’re way behind on our fundraising efforts. So next week will be mustache week. Everyone who donates at least $2.00 will receive a fake mustache. Show off your philanthropic side with this stunning new look. So vote next week, get your mustache and make fun of those who don’t have one. All proceeds benefit The Home for Little Wanderers.

You may ask what type of prize you get for winning a Palliny. Our first prize announcement goes to the winner of the MVP award. This individual will receive their own championship belt.

We heard lots of positive feedback about the upcoming mini golf league. We opened up registration to the public earlier this week and teams are filling. Glad to see some of your teams have already signed up (send me your shirt sizes). More info at http://puttinboston.com/

Schedule for Mustache Week / Week 4 is below

Week 4 – July 28th, 6:30

Black Court – The Shot Put Rejects vs Put It On My Tab

Green Court – Joanie Loves Bocce vs Bocced Boob Job

Week 4 – July 28th, 7:15

Black Court – Beotches with Balls vs Deboccery LLC

Green Court – Cousins from Another Mother vs Prom Night Dumpster Babies

Red Court – Sammy Adams vs Blackballed

Blue Court – Bocce-lism vs That’s Bocce Said

Week 4 – July 28th, 8:00

Black Court – Son of a Bocce vs Fist Pump All-Stars

Green Court – The Milk Street Bowlers vs No Stamps

Red Court – Nobody Puts Bocce in the Corner vs That’s Boc-CE said!

Blue Court –Refined Young Cannonballs vs Big Ballers

Our partner site, Putt In Boston, is having a Mini Golf League beginning this fall.

Visit them for more information

If you feel like tagging, pictures are also at http://www.facebook.com/bocceinboston

Excellent job with the shirts yesterday, I love the customization many of your teams have already done.

FYI…on the back of the shirt is a bar meant to put your/team name. It helps with those awkward moments when you see the person you talked to for 20 minutes the week before but now can’t recall their name.

Thanks to those teams that used the beanbag balls on the blue court. I discovered recently that we were missing balls. They’re very expensive and I’ve ordered a new set. I hope they get here in time for next week’s matches but I figured the beanbag ones are better than nothing. And I did quite enjoy the pickup we had afterwards using them. Especially since my team came back from a huge deficit.

Have a fantastic weekend. Week 3 schedule is below. -J

Week 3 – July 21st, 6:30

Black Court – Big Ballers vs Prom Night Dumpster Babies

Green Court – Cousins from Another Mother vs Beotches with Balls

Week 3 – July 21st, 7:15

Black Court – Bocce-lism vs Sammy Adams

Green Court – Fist Pump All-Stars vs That’s Bocce Said

Red Court – That’s Boc-CE said! vs Refined Young Cannonballs

Blue Court – The Milk Street Bowlers vs Blackballed

Week 3 – July 21st, 8:00

Black Court – Put It On My Tab vs Deboccery LLC

Green Court – Son of a Bocce vs Joanie Loves Bocce

Red Court – The Shot Put Rejects vs Nobody Puts Bocce in the Corner

Blue Court –No Stamps vs Bocced Boob Job

Tonight begins our charity efforts: The Palliny Awards are the Bocce In Boston superlatives.

They’re named after the Pallino ball, the initial ball played to begin a match of bocce.

Individual and team votes can be purchased each week for $.50 each. You can get as many votes as you please. At the end of the season, the winner of the most votes will receive special prizes.

Votes will be posted each week on the website through week 6. Results will then be hidden although you can still vote during the final 2 weeks.

All proceeds from the votes will go towards our charity: The Home for Little Wanderers.

Individual Awards

Drinker – Individual who most enjoys her drinks at the bar

Playa  – Individual who does the best in the art of flirting

MVP – Individual who displays best bocce skills

Team Awards

Alias – Team with most creative team name

Spirit – Team that shows most class and sportsmanship

Style – Team that wears their uniform with the best sense of style and originality

Below is the schedule for tonight.

Thanks -Jay

Week 2 – July 14th, 6:30

Black Court – Sammy Adams vs The Milk Street Bowlers

Green Court – Big Ballers vs The Shot Put Rejects

Week 2 – July 14th, 7:15

Black Court – Put It On My Tab vs Cousins from Another Mother

Green Court – Blackballed vs No Stamps

Red Court – Prom Night Dumpster Babies vs Beotches with Balls

Blue Court – Fist Pump All-Stars vs Bocce-lism

Week 2 – July 14th, 8:00

Black Court – Bocced Boob Job vs Son of a Bocce

Green Court – Nobody Puts Bocce in the Corner vs Refined Young Cannonballs

Red Court – That’s Bocce Said vs Joanie Loves Bocce

Blue Court – Deboccery LLC vs That’s Boc-CE said!

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JULY 8TH

Socialize In Boston is excited to be throwing our very first Beer Pong / Beirut Tournament with proceeds to benefit The Home for Little Wanderers.
Here’s some good information to know:

Where / When is the event?

The Point located at 147 Hanover Street. We’ll be starting up at 3:00.

What does this event cost?

Registration for a 2 person team is $20.00. Please keep in mind that proceeds of your donation will support The Home for Little Wanderers. Everyone who registers will be receiving:

*Socialize in Boston Nametag
*Socialize in Boston T-Shirt

Appetizers will also be provided
Winners will be receiving a trophy and the octobong, the 8 chamber beer bong.

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JULY 8TH

We  will have prizes for the winners which we will announce once we have a better idea on how many teams will be competing. Location will also be announced shortly but will be in the Faneuil Hall area.

Who is Socialize in Boston? http://socializeinboston.com/

Socialize in Boston is a social networking group that gives professionals a chance to meet new people in a casual and fun atmosphere. People of all ages have gathered to join the bar crawls, and we’ve raised money and goods for local charities. We also spread the word about other similar events we’ve heard about, as well as new places and bar/restaurant specials. We’re bringing people together, one drink at a time for local charities.

What is The Home for Little Wanderers?

A nationally renowned, private, non-profit child and family service agency. It has been part of the Massachusetts landscape for over 200 years, making it the oldest agency of its kind in the nation and one of the largest in New England. Originally founded as a orphanage in 1799 (see history for more details), The Home today plays a leadership role in delivering services to thousands of children and families each year through a system of residential, community-based and prevention programs, direct care services, and advocacy.

How Do I Sign Up?

Registration is done via paypal. We have limited spots available on a first come, first serve basis. Teams are guaranteed to play at least 2 games. Click the link below to sign up. Please  also indicate your shirt size.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZG59YRHFD42WY

Rules

1. Cups are arranged, 6 on a side, in pyramid formation
2. One team of two starts off with two balls. Players throw the ball across the court, trying to get the ball in a cup. When a ball lands in a cup, one player from that side must chug that cup, and it is removed from the play area (pushing it to the side is OK). When both players on a team sink a cup, they get the balls back.
3. Cups are restacked into pyramids when 3 cups remain on a side.
4. If a player, for any reason whatsoever, drops a ball into a cup on his own side, it counts.
5. If the ball is still spinning in the cup, only girls can blow it out.
6. There is a cup of warm water to dip the ball in, in the event that the ball picks up something unpleasant off of the floor.
7. After the last cup is made, the team behind gets 2 shots (one per partner) to try and rebut.
8. No bouncing and No leaning, just shoot the ball in the cup. Your elbow must stay behind the plane of the table. Balls that miss the cup or bounce before hitting the cup are considered dead.
9. If you shoot and you make 2 balls in the same cup before the opposite team takes the cup away, they have to take away 2 additional cups of their choice plus the one you hit.
10. No substitute shooters. You start the game, you finish the game.