Battaglia Bocce Invitational

Held at Palazzo di Bocce, Orion, MI

Annual Event

Started in 2001 at Mr. Battaglia’s home and moved to Palazzo di Bocce in 2004

Started as Mr. Battaglia’s friends in the bocce world – the more he competed in international play, the more bocce friends he made and the tournament grew.

He is more impressed with the increased level of play each year and pleased that more & more teams are able to compete each year.

To be rolled in to the PBO Tour as a masters type event (equivalent of the masters in golf)

The best 40 teams in North America are invited

Largest money tournament in North America

Michael Thomas:

Director of Operations

Jason Wisniewski

Bocce Manager and also member of team Palazzo di Bocce #1 (7th place) – his team won the North American Championships (1st ever win for the USA) and the Nationals as well as placed 5th at the Worlds this year (the best ever finish for a US team)

Jorge Moreno Captain – Team Palazzo di Bocce #3 (winners of BBI)

Jose Botto:

Member of Team Palazzo di Bocce #3 (winners of BBI)