Bob Buckles Memorial Bocce Tournament

It was a day of good play, good competition and fun for everyone who participated or just came to watch. The tournament was held in honor of a dear friend we lost this winter - Bob Buckles. Bob was not only a player but one of his last projects was the construction of our 2 new Bocce scoreboards. It was such a treat to have Bob's wife Helen and daughter Debbie to hand out the hardware. Special thanks to the Commish Eric and refs Dave and Joe.

          (of course you can click on the photos to enlarge them)

The Draw

Our lovely hosts Debbie and Helen

Bob's last project - 2 new scoreboards

Not Bocce related but we have a constant reminder of Bob
with this beautiful burner cover he made us.

It was shaping up to be a beautiful day despite the cool start.

The field - 16 of the best.

Dave signalling "Game Over"

Handshake time after first round games.

More first round games.

Good sportsmanship among good friends

Hugs instead of handshakes

More handshakes after second round games

The fastest grounds crew in town.

Barb offering some suggestions for the competition.

Maureen responds.

Barb's infectious smile.

Lunch break - Maureen heading home to bring back snacks.

The Bocce Comish Eric was pretty happy with the competition.

The refs Dave (game over) and Joe did a great job.

The quarter final.

It's Sue and Sally vs Delores and Linda in the semi-final.

Handshake time after another close one.

Drawing for colours in the final.

Not quite bitter rivals - more like best buds.

Delores and Linda got off to a hot start.

Handshake time.

Debbie ready to hand out 2nd place plaques.

Ursula and Joyce - 2nd place winners.

Linda and Delores - Champions