Are you looking for an exciting and fun activity that you and your loved ones at home or customers in your commercial establishment can do? Consider making a sports turf Bocce court.

Artificial turf has lots of uses, from improving the appearance of a landscaping project, providing pets with a clean and safe spot to play, and letting you have your own putting green in your very own backyard. Artificial turf may also be used to give a bit of variety to your yard by acting as the foundation for your bocce ball court. What is a bocce ball? It is a simple game that your entire family can play. With the use of an artificial turf, you will have a clean and classic area where you can play the game without having to worry about its upkeep and maintenance.

What is Bocce Ball?

In Italy, Bocce ball is a very popular game and its fame has reached North America. It is also referred to as lawn bowling and it has been around for hundreds of years. In Egypt, cave paintings reveal that the people played a game that is comparable to Bocce ball, which was also popular in the Greek and Roman empires. The Romans were responsible for spreading the game throughout their enormous empire and it is still being played today in different countries like Britain, Spain, and even Iran. It is an ideal backyard game that your entire family will surely enjoy.

An Overview Of The Bocce Ball Court

Even though the Bocce ball court does not have to be regulated for a fun backyard activity, it still needs to meet some requirements to make sure it is effective. You need to have a level and rectangular area. An official Bocce court is 76 feet long and 10 feet wide. But that does not mean you need to follow that dimension. You can always make a smaller Bocce court for your yard. The most crucial factor when it comes to playing in a Bocce ball is the fact that the ground must be level. If it is not, you might find yourself at a great disadvantage once you play the game.

How Do You Play The Game?

There are few important materials that you need to have in order to play the Bocce game. You can find all these in a Bocce ball kit.

–    8 large Bocce balls in different colors and patterns

–    1 small target ball, also referred to as the jack

–    Tape measure, used when there’s a dispute during the game

First of all, the jack will be thrown to a spot that is central to the rest of the court. Generally speaking, the object of the Bocce game is to throw the ball so that it will land near the jack compared to the Bocce balls of the other players. Each individual or team will take turns in throwing the ball to get nearer the jack during the round, which lasts for a set time frame.

Once the time is up, you will score the field. Only a single team will earn points for every round. One point will be given for every Bocce ball that is nearest to the jack and that points are given if the ball touches the jack. It is a pretty simple and flexible game that you will be able to determine the duration of the round and how many rounds you have to play so you can reach the predetermined number of points.

Artificial Turf For Your Bocce Court

Artificial grass is a perfect choice when you are thinking of adding the relaxing and exciting game of Bocce ball to your yard. Artificial turf will give you a stunning green playing area for the whole year, and it is going to be a lot more aesthetically pleasing compared to other options like crushed rock or dirt for your playing court. As a matter of fact, it will appear like a landscaping design instead of a ball court. Furthermore, you don’t need to spend more time maintaining the court because it needs minimal upkeep and maintenance.

However, there are some elements you need to remember when choosing the kind of grass to install for your Bocce court.

–    You need a grass that has a short pile height or one that has a short distance between the top of the artificial grass’ blade and the backing. This will give you an even surface where you can play and your game will not be home to tall blades of grass, which may slow down the movement of the Bocce ball during the game.

–    You also need to have a good drainage for your Myrtle Beach artificial turf, so that it could handle fluids well. Since you already have a level court, you need to be able to drain the water from your artificial turf every time it rains.

–    Consider putting green design grass. The best Bocce ball court grass is comparable to the ones used on a putting green since the end objectives are the same. You need a low profile grass that permits the ball to roll evenly, without any problem or impediment.

Building A Bocce Ball Court In Your Yard

Building your own Bocce ball court in your yard is simple provided that you a few important steps.

–    Get rid of all debris, sods, and rock from the spot where you want your Bocce ball court will be installed.

–    Make sure that the area is flat. If you choose a surface that is uneven, it will negatively affect the quality of your court.

–    Make a wood frame but cutting plywood into pieces so that it will match the form of the court that you want to have, then make sure that the frame is secured into the ground with the use of one-foot stakes.

–    Put the landscaping cloth across the area to stop the incursion of the weeds. At this time, you need to check the surface again to make sure that it is level. Install the artificial turf from STI for Myrtle Beach on top of a thin layer of sand or perhaps a shock absorbent material.

Care And Maintenance

The Bocce ball court is not just exciting and appealing but the artificial turf can also make it easy to care for. There is no need for you to worry about mowing or weeding. Some considerations for maintenance are to make sure that the area does not have any leaves, debris, or twigs that may be crushed into the artificial turf and, in case you live in a dusty location, be sure to rinse the artificial turf using cool water to get rid of the dust and dirt.

Conclusion

A Bocce ball court is a great and unique idea if you are looking for a classic and family-friendly activity for you and your loved ones. You can play this game in your yard. Just be sure that the area you choose to install the court is level. Don’t forget to use artificial turf to improve the Bocce court’s quality and make the experience more enjoyable.

Call STI for Myrtle Beach if you are interested in using artificial turf for your Bocce ball court.

STI for Myrtle Beach
1506 Inlet Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
843-877-3062
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