After the final stage of laying half a ton of crushed oyster shells was completed recently, the Berkeley Lake Homeowners Association Beach Bocce Ball Court ("BLHABBBC") is now officially open.

Wednesday evenings will usually find a game in progress and anyone is very welcome to join in. No experience is required as it is a very simple game to learn and requires no special skill.

While the court was prepared for the Italian game of Bocce Ball, the French version of the game, called Petanque, is more usually being played. A blend of both, called PetOcce is also possible but is usually played by folks of mixed French – Italian heritage.

The rules of both games and some background information will be available on the BLHA Website in the very near future.

If you would like to try it out, all the necessary equipment is available. Wine and beer help move things along and it is a great game for couples.

For more information, please call Steve Seitz or Chris Kimberley.