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4th of July Tournament Results!!

CONGRATULATIONS, are in order to all of the winners.

1st Place: Al and Tony, that's right, two of our board members.
2nd Place: Bocceholics
3rd Place: Hard Knocks
4th Place: Fire Quackers

A Message from Bill:
This years' fourth of July bocce tournament completely re-vitalized my underlying feelings about Bocce ball in General! I honestly believe that there is no other sport wherein people from all walks of life can together, be competitive, do their very best, yet, at the same time be so very helpful to one another. Where else does one see the winning and losing team members both shaking hands, hugging, and thanking one another for a great game of bocce, and then staying around to help root on the team that just beat them?

The social aspect here is almost un describable in words. people coming together for the love of a fairly simple, yet complicated game, seeing old friends, and always, but always, making new friends that for sure, will last a lifetime! Older folks, younger players, men& women, and of all ethnic backgrounds come together and become one, in the enjoyment this wonderful, exciting game that has and remains to increase in its popularity.

Of course any tournament such as this does not just happen! Months of planning, hours on the phone, structuring the tournament, getting the meals and preparation there to feed all involved; prepping of all our beautiful courts, going door to door , and asking for local merchant prize donations, keeping track of all the entries and man ageing all the cash / checks received and keeping a updating of all, as well as all time spent in going to purchase all the required food, beverages, and all the materials which it takes to put on a tournament such as this.. at times can seem almost an overwhelming task! And not to mention the very long hours involved behind the scenes as well as the day of this tournament.

Personally, the fourth of July had me down at our courts around 5:45 am that morning, and I finally went home around 7:00pm that same evening, which makes for a very long , busy day in the sun! But I would do it all over tomorrow just for the smiles, the handshakes, the hugs& kisses, and the fun and smiles on all the faces of all who participated, not to mention enjoying this wonderful game we call BOCCE!

Without the help of Carlos Amspoker, we could never have organized all the teams competing, the structuring and bracketing of all the 35 (two -person ) Teams.

My special thanks to our Own Commissioner, Gene Rittburg, who was there along with myself from the beginning until the very end of this tournament, seeking almost all of the local donations from local merchants for raffle drawings, almost all the shopping for all the various food and accessories provided to the teams that day, for his ongoing support in each and every single facet along the way, I send my heartfelt thank you's!!

To Toi Silva and Tony Herndon, who working feverishly and continue to do so, in so prepping our courts week in and week out, to make our court surfaces, along with all the surrounding areas, so perfect and pristine and such a joy to play upon, I extend a special note of sincere thanks, as one who has his own share of doing the very hard and long hours spent in keeping our courts the best, in the entire world! Thanks Toi and Tony!!

And since our unfortunate fire, and the absolutely quick response from so many to get us back up and running again, a most special thank you to one and all!

And do to the fact we were still without a P.O. system, a very special thank you to Danny White, who generously provided us with a great p.a./ sound system throughout the entire day of Bocce. You can visit his store on main St, Martinez, for many musical instruments, as well as music lessons as well.

To My Good Friend, Robert " Shorty" Ford, although we were not able to actually play in this years tournament, was there from early morning till way after dark that day, helping with anything and everything that required attention, and then some. My special thanks dear Friend!

And to Mr. Danny Chavez, who cooked, to perfection, our wonderful lunchtime barbeque meal, which was the complete rave of all who attended, my sincere and special thank you Danny!!

And for sure, I thank each and every one of you who played in Our annual Tournament. Your play along with your total sportsmanship qualities always exemplifies the essence , the true meaning of what Bocce Is To Not only The Martinez Bocce Federation, but to all those around the united states, and the world who love and enjoy the sport of Bocce Ball.

My sincere thanks and gratitude to you one and all, for making this , I believe, The most successful 4th of July tournament ever. We look forward to seeing you all again this same time next year.

Sincerely Yours

Tournament director
Bill kintana
(member) Board of directors
Martinez bocce federation

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