The Albuquerque Bocce Club celebrates its 16th year on Saturday, July 9 with a cash-prize tournament featuring great food and friendly competition. The place is 3804 Camino Capistrano NE in Albuquerque. Play starts at 10:00 AM, lunch is served at 1:00 PM with finals played around 4:30 PM. It's a 4-person team, single elimination tournament and there are 120 spots (30 teams) available.

The $25 per-person entry fee includes lunch – and the opportunity to meet, socialize and compete with some of the best, most enthusiastic players of the game. If you want to join in the celebration but not the competition, there's a special $5.00 ticket fee available for you too! For more information on how to participate in the largest bocce event in New Mexico email [email protected]or call ABC President, Trevor Levandoski at 505-239-7612.

And speaking of Bocce . . .

The Albuquerque Bocce Club always welcomes new members. A special invitation is extended to lovers of the game who want to help grow the sport and the league in New Mexico. ABC is always looking for Capos - players who show exceptional skill in bocce and who are committed to promoting the game and to continuing the high standards held by the Club. Read more about Capos and about membership in the ABC at http://www.abqbocceclub.com/Members.html.