Events

Join us for a spectacular evening of celebration, connection and celebration as we come together for the Bocce Australia Gala Dinner & Presentation Night! This special night will honour and celebrate the achievements of competitors across the 2026 Australian Championships, including: Club Championships Masters Championships Junior Championships Raffa Championships Senior Championships Special Olympics Championship Enjoy a wonderful evening as we formally recognise and present the tournament winners, all while sharing a delicious dinner in great company. Event inclusions  Live entertainment Four‑course dinner Drinks available at club bar prices A chance to celebrate our bocce community together Dress to impress! Ticket Prices Members: $70 per person Non‑members: $75 per person Children under 12: $60 per person Bocce Australia Life Members: Complimentary Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of ticket purchase. Attendance is compulsory for all players and officials. We look forward to welcoming everyone for what promises to be a memorable and celebratory evening bringing our bocce community together. For further information, please contact info@bocceaustralia.com.au or secure your ticket now.

Special Olympics Australia is part of a global movement harnessing the power of sport to create a more inclusive world for people with intellectual disability and autism. We believe sport doesn’t just inspire — it reshapes how society understands ability. The inclusion of Special Olympics athletes in the National Bocce Championships sends a strong message about diversity, belonging, and equal opportunity. By welcoming these athletes, Bocce Australia helps amplify our mission and demonstrates what true inclusion looks like in action. We are incredibly proud of the Special Olympics athletes competing at this year’s event. They train consistently, seize every opportunity to compete, and bring exceptional dedication, courage, and sportsmanship to the national stage.

The 2026 Australian Bocce Seniors & Mixed Championships are fast approaching, and anticipation is building as the State teams have been diligently preparing for this prestigious event. Get ready to witness the skill, determination, and sportsmanship of Australia's top senior bocce players as they compete for the title of champion.  This competition is an official Bocce Australia qualification Championship with the winning players eligible to qualify for the Australian Squad team and if selected, will be able to compete at the World Senior Men & Mixed Championships in 2026 and the 2027 World Senior Womens & Mixed Championships! Duration:  Saturday 6th June – Monday 8th June Competition format:  - Singles (All players can enter singles) - Doubles (2 teams permitted per state) - Progressive Throw - Precision Throw - Mixed Open Combined - Mixed Open Rapid Relay - Men & Women categories  - No reserves permitted   - FIB Barrage game format Mixed Open Combined (Bowl Throw) Teams consist of 1 Male + 1 Female Teams may include a Junior (U18/U23) paired with a Senior athlete, or 2 Seniors or 2 Juniors This is an Open event – teams can be State-based or cross-state Mixed Open Rapid Relay Teams consist of 1 Male + 1 Female Teams can be: 1 Junior + 1 Senior 2 Seniors 2 Juniors (U18/U23) This is an Open event – teams can be State-based or cross-state Female mats will be used in this event Precision Throw – Male & Female This is an Open event, subject to the following eligibility criteria: Adult Males & U23 Males: Minimum 10 points qualification score Females & Juniors (U15/U18/U23): Minimum 4 points qualification score Qualification scores must be achieved over a minimum of four (4) heats and be certified by the Club Coach and/or State official At the Championships, scores are individual and will count across both Junior age categories and Senior categories (Male & Female) Females and U15 (Male/Female) will compete on the Female targets Senior Adult Males and U18/U23 Males will compete on the Male targets Progressive Throw – Male & Female This is an Open event, subject to the following qualification criteria: Junior Females (U15 / U18 / U23) and Junior Males (U15): Minimum 6 points in 5 minutes Junior Males (U18): Minimum 12 points in 5 minutes Senior Women: Minimum 10 points in 5 minutes Senior Males & U23 Males: Minimum 18 points in 5 minutes Qualification scores must be achieved over a minimum of four (4) heats and be certified by the Club Coach and/or State official At the Championships, scores are individual and will count across both Junior age group categories and Senior categories (Male & Female) Females (Senior Women, Junior females (U15, U18 & U23) and U15 Males will compete on the Female targets Senior Adult Males and U18/U23 Males will compete on the Male targets Throwing events Please refer to the following link for official scorecards and target layouts: http://www.fiboules.org/page/documents-techniques-utilises-31.html Note: Where the scoresheets reference U14, this will be treated as U15 in Australia All target placements are to align with the official FIB scoresheets Eligibility  Athletes from Bocce Australia Affiliated Clubs may compete Players selection must be via their respective State / Regional Federation selection process    State uniforms must be worn Must be Bocce Australia members This is a qualifying event for International and World Championships Athletes must comply with the Bocce Australia Participation Policy for Events to compete and qualify. Federation Internationale de Boules (FIB) Rules apply and Bocce Australia Tournament Criteria      Game Day Lunch (COMPULSORY): $15pp with drinks at Club Bar Prices Note: Game Day meal tickets are compulsory for all players, coaches and officials.  Tickets are to be pre purchased for the duration of the event in advance via Tidy HQ link provided to your State Federation.  Guests are welcome to purchase lunch tickets the day prior via Tidy HQ or at the event. No refunds will apply  Dinners can be booked at the Club Bistro, Club Cafe Bar or local eateries at the teams’ own discretion.   Player/Officials entry Fee: $70.00 per person (no charge if already registered in the Senior or Club Events).  This includes: Entry to compete in the Championships (Players/officials/coaches/team managers) A ticket to the Gala Dinner & Presentation Night, Registration Pack Free transport between the hotel and venue, Printed event program / draw booklet Discounted bocce Lunch & Dinner meals. REGISTRATIONS STRICTLY CLOSE MONDAY 11TH MAY AT 7.00PM

Bocce Australia is excited to confirm that the 2026 RAFFA OPEN Australian Championship will run alongside all other streams at this year’s Australian Championships. This event will spotlight the nation’s top RAFFA athletes in a fast‑paced display of precision, speed and elite skill. As an official qualification Championship, the stakes are huge - winners will earn the chance to represent Australia at the Asia Oceania Bocce Raffa Championships, aiming to secure the country a place in future Junior & Senior World Championships and potential selection for this year’s World Raffa Championships in Brazil, for which Australia has already qualified. The opportunity is massive, the competition fierce, and the stage set for an unforgettable RAFFA showdown. Duration:  Friday 5th June – Monday 8th June Competition format:   Doubles Precision Throw Men & Women Categories (inclusive of Junior players) Round-robin format Eligibility  Athletes from Bocce Australia Affiliated Clubs may compete Matching Club uniforms must be worn Must be Bocce Australia members This is a qualifying event for International and World Championships Athletes must comply with the Bocce Australia Participation Policy for Events to compete and qualify. Confederazione Boccistica Internationale (CBI) Rules apply and Bocce Australia Tournament Criteria      Game Day Lunch (COMPULSORY): $15pp with drinks at Club Bar Prices Note: Game Day meal tickets are compulsory for all players, coaches and officials.  Tickets are to be pre-purchased for the duration of the event in advance via Tidy HQ link provided to your State Federation.  Guests are welcome to purchase lunch tickets the day prior via Tidy HQ or at the event. No refunds will apply  Dinners can be booked at the Club Bistro, Club Cafe Bar or local eateries at the teams’ own discretion.   Player/Officials entry Fee: $70.00 per person. This includes: Entry to compete in the Championships (Players/officials/coaches/team managers) A ticket to the Gala Dinner & Presentation Night, Registration Pack Free transport between the hotel and venue, Printed event program / draw booklet Discounted bocce Lunch & Dinner meals.  REGISTRATIONS STRICTLY CLOSE MONDAY 11TH MAY AT 7.00PM

Exciting news for all junior bocce enthusiasts!  The 2026 Australian Bocce Junior Open & Mixed Championships are just around the corner. Don't miss out on the chance to showcase your skills, compete with friends, and have a blast. This competition is an official Bocce Australia qualification Championship with the winning players eligible to qualify for the Australian Junior Squad team.  If selected via the Australian Junior Selection process, players will be able to compete for Australia at the 2026 Denis Ravera International Challenge in October and the 2027 World Junior Championships! Duration:  Friday 5th June – Monday 8th June Competition format:   - Age Categories: U15, U18 & U23 Open categories  - Singles - Doubles - Progressive Throw - Precision Throw - Mixed Open Combined (U18 & U23 & Seniors only) - Mixed Open Rapid Relay (U18 & U23 & Seniors only) - No reserves permitted - FIB Barrage game format Mixed Open Combined (Bowl Throw) Teams consist of 1 Male + 1 Female Teams may include a Junior (U18/U23) paired with a Senior athlete, or 2 Seniors or 2 Juniors This is an Open event – teams can be State-based or cross-state Mixed Open Rapid Relay Teams consist of 1 Male + 1 Female Teams can be: 1 Junior + 1 Senior 2 Seniors 2 Juniors (U18/U23) This is an Open event – teams can be State-based or cross-state Female mats will be used in this event Precision Throw – Male & Female This is an Open event, subject to the following eligibility criteria: Adult Males & U23 Males: Minimum 10 points qualification score Females & Juniors (U15/U18/U23): Minimum 4 points qualification score Qualification scores must be achieved over a minimum of four (4) heats and be certified by the Club Coach and/or State official At the Championships, scores are individual and will count across both Junior age categories and Senior categories (Male & Female) Females and U15 (Male/Female) will compete on the Female targets Senior Adult Males and U18/U23 Males will compete on the Male targets Progressive Throw – Male & Female This is an Open event, subject to the following qualification criteria: Junior Females (U15 / U18 / U23) and Junior Males (U15): Minimum 6 points in 5 minutes Junior Males (U18): Minimum 12 points in 5 minutes Senior Women: Minimum 10 points in 5 minutes Senior Males & U23 Males: Minimum 18 points in 5 minutes Qualification scores must be achieved over a minimum of four (4) heats and be certified by the Club Coach and/or State official At the Championships, scores are individual and will count across both Junior age group categories and Senior categories (Male & Female) Females (Senior Women, Junior females (U15, U18 & U23) and U15 Males will compete on the Female targets Senior Adult Males and U18/U23 Males will compete on the Male targets Throwing events Please refer to the following link for official scorecards and target layouts: http://www.fiboules.org/page/documents-techniques-utilises-31.html Note: Where the scoresheets reference U14, this will be treated as U15 in Australia All target placements are to align with the official FIB scoresheets Eligibility  Athletes from Bocce Australia Affiliated Clubs may compete Open to all Juniors selected/endorsed by their State Matching Club/State uniforms must be worn Must be Bocce Australia members This is a qualifying event for International and World Championships Athletes must comply with the Bocce Australia Participation Policy for Events to compete and qualify. Federation Internationale de Boules (FIB) Rules apply and Bocce Australia Tournament Criteria      Game Day Lunch (COMPULSORY): $15pp with drinks at Club Bar Prices Note: Game Day meal tickets are compulsory for all players, coaches and officials.  Tickets are to be purchased for the duration of the event in advance via Tidy HQ link provided to your State Federation.  Guests are welcome to purchase lunch tickets the day prior via Tidy HQ or at the event. No refunds will apply  Dinners can be booked at the Club Bistro, Club Cafe Bar or local eateries at the teams’ own discretion.   Player/Officials entry Fee: $70.00 per person (no charge if already registered in the Senior or Club Events).  $60.00 U12 players This includes: Entry to compete in the Championships (Players/officials/coaches/team managers) A ticket to the Gala Dinner & Presentation Night, Registration Pack Free transport between the hotel and venue, Printed event program / draw booklet Discounted bocce Lunch & Dinner meals. REGISTRATIONS STRICTLY CLOSE MONDAY 11TH MAY AT 7.00PM

Introducing one of the most exciting additions to this year’s Championships - the brand‑new Masters 70+ category. Created to honour our most experienced competitors, this event brings together players whose skill, strategy, and love for the game have only grown stronger over the decades. It’s a singles-only showdown, with separate Men’s and Women’s divisions, ensuring every athlete has their moment to shine. The Masters Championships 70+ event is set to be a crowd favourite. Duration:  Thursday 4th & Friday 5th June Finals on Monday 8th June Competition format:   Singles Men & Women Categories Eligibility  Players may come from either the Club Open stream or the Senior stream Maximum one (1) player per club and/or one (1) player per Senior team Maximum one (1) male and one (1) female per club/Senior team Singles competition (separate Men’s & Women’s categories) Players must be 70 years or older Club or State uniform must be worn Must be Bocce Australia members Note: This event will be scheduled starting Thursday 4th June, 2026 Federation Internationale de Boules (FIB) Rules apply and Bocce Australia Tournament Criteria      Game Day Lunch (COMPULSORY): $15pp with drinks at Club Bar Prices Note: Game Day meal tickets are compulsory for all players, coaches and officials.  Tickets are to be pre-purchased for the duration of the event in advance via Tidy HQ link provided to your State Federation.   Guests are welcome to purchase lunch tickets the day prior via Tidy HQ or at the event. No refunds will apply  Dinners can be booked at the Club Bistro, Club Cafe Bar or local eateries at the teams’ own discretion.   Player/Officials entry Fee: (No need to register if already registered through Club or Senior event Stream) $70.00 per person (no charge if already registered in the Senior or Club Events).  This includes: Entry to compete in the Championships (Players/officials/coaches/team managers) A ticket to the Gala Dinner & Presentation Night, Registration Pack Free transport between the hotel and venue, Printed event program / draw booklet Discounted bocce Lunch & Dinner meals.  REGISTRATIONS STRICTLY CLOSE MONDAY 11TH MAY AT 7.00PM