The South Australian Bocce Federation was incorporated in the year 1976.  It began long before then when a group of young men from the Fogolar Furlan Club got together and decided that they needed some recreational activity after a long hard-working week, as it was for their fathers and grandfathers back in their country of origin (Italy for most of them).

Since its incorporation in 1976 the Federation has come a long way.  Its objectives have always been to expand, grow, promote and develop the sport of Bocce as well as maintaining the culture and traditions.  Bocce is a sport suitable for all ages.

The first Clubs to join the Federation were the Fogolar Furlan Club, Veneto Club, Molinara Club and the Alabarda Club in 1978.  In 1980 the Campania Club joined the Federation followed by the Sicilia Club in 1990.  In 1995 they were joined by the Istrian, Croatian & Slovenia Clubs and soon after by the McLaren Vale Bocce Club.  In 2000 the Mt Gambier Club joined the Federation.

The South Australian Bocce Federation has continued to promote, develop and assist schools and corporate groups, including a demonstration at Government House for a fundraising event.  The Federation has also been present at Carnevale at the Adelaide Showgrounds where 250,000 people come through the gates in one year. 

The Federation runs sponsored and social competitions.  On the National and International scene Bocce Volo is doing very well.  Raffa Championships are held on a National and International level.  Raffa is popular in Mt Gambier SA, NSW and Victoria.

The South Australian Bocce Federation celebrated 40 years in 2016, and hopefully will continue for another 40 years.

South Australian Bocce Federation Constitution

Download the Constitution here.