We realize these aren’t Olympic sports, but it’s all in the spirit of outdoor fun and friendly competition.
“While collecting items for this post I realized I had never personally heard of Bocce Ball (which happens to be an Olympic sport). Soooo I went down a rabbit hole and found some interesting history behind the game I thought would be fun to share.” - Tristan
From HGTV.com:
A Brief History of Bocce
The first documented history of the game was in 5200 BC in a painting in an Egyptian tomb.
Bocce spread through Palestine and by 600 BC was adopted by the Greeks, who passed it on to the Romans.
In 1319 AD, bocce was prohibited from play by anyone of lesser than noble status, as it was feared that it took too much time away from practical endeavors and military training.
By 1519, the game once again became public and spread to places like Belgium and Holland.
The Republic of Venice condemned the sport in 1576 and the Catholic Church prohibited clergymen from playing bocce.
Guissepi Garibaldi, sometimes referred to as the George Washington of Italy, popularized the sport and made it what it is today whilst unifying Italy.
In 1896, the first Bocce Olympiad was played in Athens, Greece. It has been an international sport ever since.
The first bocce clubs were formed in Italy and the first recorded Italian league was established in 1947. This was also the first year of the annual Bocce World Championships.
You can read the full article on the HGTV website here.
What’s in the box?
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The perfect family afternoon starts with the perfect bocce ball set. Whether it’s your first bocce set or you’re teaching the next generation, this classic set includes everything you need
READY TO PLAY: The set includes (8) 90mm bocce balls: (2) red, (2) blue, (2) yellow, and (2) green. It also comes with (1) 40mm pallino scoring jack
ALL-WEATHER DEPENDABILITY: Sturdy bocce balls provide all-weather reliability, making them the ideal set for family barbecues, on the beach, or just on the lawn. Play on sand or grass—bocce balls go anywhere
STURDY, RUGGED, QUALITY: Dependable quality makes this bocce ball set the ideal recreational game for the whole family to enjoy
COMPACT CARRYING: The carrying box provides ample room for the entire set of Franklin bocce balls, but it’s lightweight and portable enough to keep your bocce ball set compact and easy to carry
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Features:
Designed for the beginner, this tee has a flexible post designed to absorb the momentum of the swing to prevent the tee from falling over
Minimal resistance ball holder adjustment from 23" to 33"
Sturdy x design with weighted legs for added stability
High impact post with flex joint
Easy twist and lock height
Includes:
1 Foam Baseball
1 Batting Tee
1 22" Foam Bat
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SAFETY FIRST- At Slackers, we are focused on creating safe, reliable obstacle course equipment, ideal for building up your inner ninja warrior. Our Ninjalines are rated ages 5+ and hold up to 250 LBS. Parental supervision required.
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ENHANCE BALANCE & CORE STRENGTH - Master balance skills and strengthen core muscles with this 50-foot fluorescent yellow slackline set.
COMPLETE KIT FOR BEGINNERS & EXPERTS - Includes a bonus 50-foot teaching line with a metal ratchet, perfect for beginners. Advanced users can enjoy the challenge with the main slackline.
PORTABLE & CONVENIENT - Comes with a storage bag for easy transport to parks, camping sites, or friends' houses. Setup between healthy trees (within 40 feet) for outdoor fun.
SAFE & VERSATILE FOR ALL AGES - Suitable for ages 5 and above, with a maximum weight capacity of 350 lbs. Adult supervision required for safe usage.
ELEVATE OUTDOOR PLAY - Elevate kids' outdoor experiences! Within minutes, they'll be walking the line, improving balance, confidence, and strength while having a blast.
Slacklines help improve core strength, and balance
Set up in 10 minutes
The kits comes with 2 sets of lines for easy set up and take down
Comes with bonus "teaching line"
Attractive carry bag
