Bellingham Bay Bocce Tourament

The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) and Boccemon invite the community to join the excitement of 32 teams, sponsored by businesses from around the state, battling for the championship in the biggest bocce tournament in the Pacific NW.

Community members are encouraged to attend this free, family-friendly event that includes:
• Boundary Bay beer garden
• Salmon BBQ lunch
• Local food trucks in the afternoon
• Live music & entertainment by the WWU Hip Hop Team
• Raffle drawings for over $2,000 in local prizes and gift certificates
• A Kids’ Area including: bounce houses, face painting, and kids’ games.

Event timeline:
9:30 – Doors open
10:00 – The round robin tournament- each team plays three games
12:00 – A $10 Salmon BBQ lunch begins
1:00 – The single elimination tournament will begin
3:30 – The championship match

Thanks to Boccemon, tournament host, all proceeds from this event will benefit the WDRC and their mission “to provide and promote constructive and collaborative approaches to conflict through mediation, training, facilitation and community education.”

A full list of teams playing in the tournament and more information can be found at: whatcomdrc.org/bhambayboccetournament or by contacting Iris at outreach@whatcomdrc.org or 360-676-0122. Key sponsors include: Boccemon, Buri Funston Mumford, Silver Reef Casino, Mount Baker Vapor, Casa Que Pasa, and Superfeet. Event supporters include: Boundary Bay Brewery, Vis Seafood, Trident Seafood, Roundtable Pizza, Community Food Co-op, Avenue Bread, and Johnny’s Donuts.