Torneo Bocce

(delayed post from earlier in August)

Torneo Bocce

August 2008
Hermosa Beach, CA

For the second year in a row we attended the Bocce Torneo in Hermosa Beach, CA. We were invited to this beach event by the Kartalis Family. Last year Doug and Luke were both rookies to the game but due to their unquestionable athletic abilities they quickly figured things out and finished with a 2nd place performance.

Doug is demonstrating the Back in Effect signature wrist flip underhand lob.

(Luke is in orange, Jason in the Don Mattingly jersey)

We had high expectations for the "Back 'n Effect Team" this year. I was invited to play this year too and of course with my own athletic prowess had high expectations as well. My partner and I took the reigning champions to 9-10 finish, but unfortunately couldn't pull it out. The Back N Effect Team also ended their run sooner than expected. Even without the win (and cash prize) we had a good time.

Team Uncle Rico; me and my partner Rebo

Zach loved the beach (as usual). And really loved his new "shark" tent. This was the purchase of the year, as it kept him out of the sun, entertained and it only cost $12 at Target!

The Shark Tent!

For those of you who aren't as familiar with Bocce here is a video of the Back N Effect Team in Action. For those of you who go to beach often, BUY A BOCCE SET! It is a great beach activity. I played often in college and is a fun way to spend a day at the beach.

Zachary also tried to take off for the ocean through out the day. He still isn't a big fan of waves, but I predict that will chage as he gets older.