BocceFest a ball of fun in Lewes
With the Cape May-Lewes Ferry as the backdrop, BocceFest 2013 brought out teams from all over the country to compete in the double-elimination tournament.
The inaugural event was won by Rehoboth-based team Deboccery, who took home $500, four cases of Dogfish Head beer and four Dogfish Head Patagonia backpacks filled with Dogfish merchandise.
The event was organized by Major League Bocce, which was founded as DC Bocce League in 2004 by a group of friends. The first season began with 10 teams and 50 players. As popularity grew, so did the league. It expanded to a year round competition, and events are held inside and outside throughout the year. It has also spread outside the Washington D.C., area, with leagues in Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas and Pittsburgh.
For more information, go to www.majorleaguebocce.com.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
