The 2023 ABC US Open Championship
September 7th through 9th at Palazzo di Bocce
Three-day event; open free to the public
Event & Final Round Photos are Now Available
Congratulations Team Glutes
The 2023 ABC United States Bocce Champions
Congratulations Glutes Inc.
Gold medals and cash are presented to this year's champions Vanessa Garippo, Anthony Labarbera, Julian Batula and Mario Dato with Palazzo di Bocce owners Tony and Marcia Battaglia at the finale of the tournament. Teams across the country competed during a three-day competition to find the best team in the United States.
More coming next year in 2024 with the 4th US Open along with the first International Open planned for spring.
Thanks to all the players for traveling across the country to compete in bocce’s best week.
Bocce's Best Week
Top players representing their home states competing for the ABC US Open Championship and prize money
The Premier Bocce Event of the Year
With the endorsement of Oakland County and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, the American Bocce Company and Palazzo di Bocce present the 2023 ABC US Open Championship
ONTV News Break: 2023 ABC Bocce Open
The Best Players
Join us for the third annual ABC United States Open Championship of bocce
If there's one event you don't want to miss this year, this is it!
Over 60 teams and 250 players competing from North America.
Come see how the pros do it and best of all, admission is free!
When
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ThursdayPlayer check-in and practice
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FridayDay One Competition
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SaturdayDay Two Competition
Note: The public is welcome to come in during competition hours, however, restaurant service hours will remain the same. Please see Palazzo di Bocce's posted hours for exact hours of operation for food & beverage service.
Live Broadcast
Can't make it to the event? We have you covered.
Broadcast by The Bocce Broadcast Network
Sponsors and Affiliates
Gold Level - Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Silver Level - Italia America Bocce Club, Roma Lodge, Waterside Club, Dallas Bocce Club, Advanced Auto Body, BBN, Packaworld
Where? Palazzo di Bocce | 4291 Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, MI
When? Check-in Thursday, September 7th between 6:30-9:00 p.m. or Friday, September 8th between 8:00-9:00 a.m. | Games Friday, September 8th between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 9th between 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Format: 4 on 4 (1 alternate player accepted per team), USBF Open Rules, Seeding games played to 9, Pod and knockout games played to 12, two divisions: Gold & Silver
More on divisions:
Silver Division - backyard champs, good at bocce but great at drinking beer, one of the more feared foursomes in your bar league, known to be pretty good at most things, thrill seekers, gamers, I will try anything once-ers, current and future best friends of the Palazzo bartenders.
Gold Division - club champs, experienced players, own your own balls - maybe even your own shoes, traveled to tournaments before, social league players ready to take the leap, teams who performed well in the Silver last year and are ready to make the leap.
How much? $500 per team
What you get:
- Each team will play a minimum of 6 games over the two days with a maximum of 11
- Each player gets entry into the American Bocce Skills Challenge (2 divisions) with a chance to win great prizes
- Welcome-Party and Practice on Thursday, September 7
- New this year: Lunch buffet included on both days
- Team gift bags and giveaways
- Raffle
- Optional late night hotel bar hangs
- Bigger Cash Prizes - Cash Prizes for Top 8 Teams
- Drink specials to be announced!
- Enhanced multi-cam live streams for the finals
What Else? Bocce's best weekend features over 60 teams from coast to coast, at America's bocce palace - Palazzo di Bocce. Our 3rd Annual ABC Open is a must on the Tournament Circuit. Once again, we're aiming to raise the bar, with the support of the UBA, the Bocce Broadcast Network, and more collaboration from bocce communities across the country. Register early to hold your spot.
We are 100% committed to delivering a topnotch tournament for all players. For questions, additional details, or sponsorship / promotional opportunities please email alex@americanbocceco.com
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