National Mall – 3rd St – Thu DC

Location:

National Mall, National Mall Washington, DC 20565Map

Season:

Summer

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Starts:

Jun 29

Days	Time	Gender	Level	Team Size	Specialty
THU	6:30-8:30PM	Open	Social	At least 4	Alternate

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Skill Levels, Team Sizes & Roster Management

Bocce Rules

Bocce Rules

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// PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

All Players must be at least 21 years of age and have current, adequate health insurance.
All players must be properly registered on a team during the season for which they are playing.
- If a player is registered on more than one team within the league, they may only play for one team in the playoffs.
- All players must agree to the Fray Liability Waiver as described in the Fray Terms and Conditions section of Player Registration.
Any use of an ineligible player will result in a forfeit.

// GAME PLAY

Teams will each have four (4) balls in every set. Games are played to 15 points, there is no win by 2.
The match will begin after the captains rock-paper-scissors to decide who will throw the Palina first. The team who throws the Palina first will also throw the first Bocce Ball.
- Teams can decide on their own order of who throws the Palina and bocce balls.
- No player can throw more than two (2) bocce balls in a given set.
The Palina must go past the midway point of the bocce court and stay in bounds in order to start.
- If the Palina does not go past the midway point and/or goes out of bounds then the Palina must be re-thrown. If the Palina once again does not pass the mid-way point and/or goes out of bounds, the opposing team will throw the Palina.
Once the Palina is in play the object is to get your team’s balls closer to the Palina than the other team.
- The four bocce balls closest to the Palina count for one point each. The remaining four bocce balls do not count for a score. The maximum points awarded per turn is 4 points.
The team with the bocce ball farthest from the Palina will continue to throw until they throw a ball closer than the opposing team or they run out of bocce balls.
Players can knock a bocce ball of the opposing team or your own team without a penalty.
Players can also knock the Palina. If the Palina goes out of play, the set will restart and the team who originally threw the Palina will throw it again.
Hosts will settle any disputes between teams. Their decisions are final.

// GOLDEN RULE

First and foremost, all Fray leagues are 50% Social and 50% Sport. While we have staff // officials, we expect individuals to respect the league’s culture of fair and fun play. Foul language and rough play will not be tolerated. Individuals who cannot adhere to our standards of fair play and sportsmanship may be asked to leave the league. We want everyone to have fun and be social while enjoying a great sport. We will do whatever we can to make sure all players are having fun!

// SHIRT NOTICE

During week 2 of the season, all players will be given DC Fray shirts for their team that ARE required to be worn for the duration of the season. Failure to wear the DC Fray team shirt for a game will result in a player not being able to play in that week’s game. Wearing the designated season’s team shirt will be required during both the regular season and playoffs in order to participate in the game.

// GENERAL POLICIES

Fray is proud to relieve captains of the burden of paying for full teams. We accept individual player payments and allow prepayment for additional players and/or full teams. We are also proud to welcome those who do not have a full team (small groups and free agents) to participate in our league.

Because our mission is to make fun possible, these policies make it easier for people to get involved with and build community through social sports.

All registrations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Any roster that does not reach our official size (based on each sport) is eligible to receive free agents and/or small groups. Rosters made up of primarily free agents and/or a collection of small groups may have more players than the standard roster size. This policy is in place to help ensure free agent teams are able to field a team each week consistently.

// Roster Size Chart

Sport	Promotion Size	Official Size	Max Roster Size	Woman Minimum
Bocce	4	6	8	N/A

// Teams & Substitutions

A maximum of 8 players can be on the court
- Teams must have the required 2-player minimum to start the game
- The use of substitute players above the player minimum is at the discretion of the opposing team’s Captain and confirmed with the Host before the start of the game.
Teams have until 10 minutes past the designated start time to field the minimum number of players. The 10-minute grace period is considered part of the overall game time. If a team is unable to reach the minimum number of players, the game will be deemed a forfeit.
- Teams may play a “legal game” with less than the required minimum number of players with the opposing team’s consent. Teams who agree to play under these conditions will lose the option of receiving a forfeit win and the outcome of the game will stand as is. Teams must notify the Host before the start of the game.
Teams must designate a captain prior to the start of the game.

// Equipment, Uniforms & Facility Use

All equipment will be provided on-site.
Players are required to wear league-provided shirts during the season.
If an individual or team violates the facility’s Code of Conduct, they may be asked to leave and a refund will not be issued.

// Game Duration

Each team has approximately 45 minutes to play as many games as they can, typically 1-3 games.
Regular Season Games can end in ties. Playoff games will continue until a winner is decided.

// Playoffs & Standings

Playoffs are determined after the regular season has concluded and are based on scheduling and other league logistics. Playoffs are not guaranteed.
Standings are automatically sorted in Commish based on the teams’ Win-Loss-Tie record. If there is a tie in the standings, we sort based on the following information in order until the tie is resolved:
- Head-to-head matchups
- Score differential
- Points For
- Points Against

// Forfeits

Teams have until 10 minutes past the designated start time to field the minimum number of players. The 10-minute grace period is considered part of the overall game time. If a team is unable to reach the minimum number of players, the game will be deemed a forfeit.
- First Forfeit – Loss of game and warning issued
- Second Forfeit – Loss of game and Fray reserves the right to remove the team from the playoffs.
- Third Forfeit – Loss of game and removal from the league with no refund
In the case of a forfeit, the final score is recorded as 15-0

// Weather Cancellations

All players will be notified via email if games are canceled
One weather cancellation is guaranteed as we build one week into the end of each season.
- If more than one weather cancellation occurs, Fray will do our best to find another week to make up the games, but it is not guaranteed.
- Additional rescheduled games beyond the one guaranteed makeup may be played at different locations and/or on different days of the week from the regular season.
Should inclement weather or other factors limit normal scheduled game duration and more than half the game has been played, the game shall count as the full game.

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How much does it cost to join Cap Bocce?

Registration dues vary by location and night. Capital Bocce strives to keep dues low while still providing a quality experience for our members. Most leagues range in cost from $35 – $54. This fee covers insurance, court costs , equipment, player t-shirts, parties, prizes, recruiting, and the tons of other DC Fray events that we will be hosting throughout the year. You definitely get your money’s worth!
Each league gets at least 6 organized nights of games, playoffs (if applicable), league shirts, and league-wide parties where you’ll get to meet literally hundreds and hundreds of other players. You’ll also have access to all our other non-bocce related events, shindigs and parties throughout the year. Please note, DC Fray does not issue refunds.

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Is this a competitive league?

Not at all! Bocce is a chill lawn sport that is a great way to meet new people! As with any sort of game there are those that are more competitive than others and them we say, “It’s just bocce! Grab a beer and hangout!”

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What’s a Capital Bocce game night like?

You simply show up at the courts for your scheduled games, you and your teammates play your opponents for about 45 minutes and then everyone heads on over to the nearby sponsor bar for food, drinks, and partying! It’s a ridiculously easy formula that’s seriously fun! Game times vary by location but weekday leagues are run in the evening anywhere from 6pm to 10pm.

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How big is a team?

Teams average 8 players per team. Players rotate throws through the game.

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A Social Bocce League? What?!

That’s right, this is an AWESOME sport from Italy that we have SOCIALIZED to make it great for young people. Very casual games, lighthearted fun and LOTS of partying!

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How does this “social sports” thing work?

DC Fray operates a lot like the sports leagues of your youth. Our goal is to connect people and to play more often! Our leagues are 6-8 weeks long with a final championship tournament and end of season party, though we also host one time events as well. From softball, to league parties, to scavenger hunts, DC Fray. organizes the events so all you have to do is show up and have fun!

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Why should I join DC Fray?

DC Fray understands that for most people joining a sports team is about hanging out with your friends, having a good time and meeting some new people. We strive to keep the games fair and stress free so you can do just that… socialize and have a good time!

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What’s a DC Fray game night like?

You simply show up at the courts/fields/bar for your scheduled games, you and your teammates play your opponents for about 30-60 minutes and then everyone heads on over to the nearby sponsor bar for food, drinks, and partying! It’s a ridiculously easy formula that’s seriously fun!

Times:
Depending on the location and day, weekday games are played between 6:00 and 11:30 pm. Weekend games can be anytime during the day or evening. Please check your specific league page for more details.

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How old do you have to be to join?

All players must be at least 21. Why? Because playing your game is only a small part of it. A large part of the fun happens at the bars after the games are done! Most players are between 23 and 31 years old and 60% are female.

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Is this a competitive league?

Since the beginning, DC Fray has always been more about meeting people, playing a fun game and socializing afterward at the bar. A few players are naturally more competitive than others but don’t worry, 95% of DC Fray is NOT competitive.

As we have grown we have begun to offer divisions for different skill levels for select sports BUT every league we offer is inherently SOCIAL, in that we are all out there to have a good time and meet new people!

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How much does it cost to join DC Fray?

Registration dues vary by location,night and sport. DC Fray strives to keep dues low while still providing a quality experience for our members. Most leagues range in cost from $25 – $70. This fee covers insurance, field permits, equipment, player t-shirts, parties, prizes, recruiting, staffing at every league and the tons of other DC Fray events that we will be hosting throughout the year. You definitely get your money’s worth!

Each league typically gets at least 6 organized nights of games and tomfoolery, and league-wide parties where you’ll get to meet literally hundreds and hundreds of other players. You’ll also have access to all our other league related events, shindigs and parties throughout the year.

*Please note, DC Fray does not issue refunds.

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I have a group of friends who want to play. How can we make sure we’re on the same team?

Your ringleader simply forms a new group during the registration process. Once they’re registered, everyone then registers under that group / team. Easy Peasy! Doesn’t matter how small your group is, we’ll keep your buddies together when we merge and finalize teams after registration is closed. Start telling your buddies to sign up now!

*DC Fray reserves the right to put independent players on your group / team. Please check out our Roster Table to see average team size for leagues*

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What if I don’t know anyone in DC Fray? Can I still play?

Absolutely! A large majority of DC Fray players sign up as independents or in smaller groups. Once registration for a division is closed, we merge all free agents and small groups into bigger teams, as space is available. Right off the bat, you’ll get to meet new people from your team alone, not to mention all the other players from the other teams as the season plays out! DC Fray is the EASIEST way to meet people and make new friends!

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What if I don’t like my team?

Lots of people join DC Fray for different reasons and sometimes you may find yourself on a team that you just don’t mesh with. No worries, shoot your league commissioner an email and we will find you a new home!

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How do rainouts and game cancellations work?

We make the final call a few hours before the games the day of, but for the most part, we usually play through a light drizzle. At permitted locations that call to cancel is made by the operating DPR. We usually build one or more weeks of make up days in case of weather. If a league has multiple cancellations game MAY NOT be able to be made up. Call the Weather Hotline to check the status of your games: 202-290-1969 option 1.

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What is your refund policy?

DC Fray has a no refund policy. Often our rosters have limited space and last minute cancellations hinder our ability to properly plan and organize the season and our leagues as well as the costs that have already been incurred by the league.

If you are unable to participate after completing the registration process we are able to transfer your registration to a future season!

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To register select your desired day and location. Make sure to read through the season info before signing up (dates,location,etc). Click through the links and you will be guided through the process. If you have any questions email us at [email protected]

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Is your payment processor secure?

Absolutely! We use commish and Stripe as our processor. Simply follow the prompts at the end of your registration to pay with your debit or credit card.

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Can I pay for my friend(s)?

If you would like to prepay for other players or for an entire team you have the option to do so when registering! Once you are on commish and at the option to “Choose Your Destiny” there will be an option to Prepay for Others. Simply enter the number of additional people you are paying for, create a prepaid code and your total cost should update next to the box. Provide your created prepaid code to your players to use when they go to register for the season to mark their registration as paid.

Some of our divisions now offer an option to prepay for a full team! When you are creating a team/group you can select to “Prepay for a Team” just under the prepay for others option. The total for payment should be reflected on the right-hand side of the screen. Complete the rest of the registration prompts and proceed to the payment screen. When you pay for a full team you are paying for a team spot in the league and a specific number of roster spots. Your teammates still need to register for the season and apply your prepaid code! If you would like additional players you can add additional roster spots at time of checkout or after the purchase.

If you have a corporate company team or want to bring a very large group of rotating players, please email [email protected] to talk about corporate programs!

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Are there team rates? Does everyone need to register for the league?

Yes, we do offer the option to pay as a team. Since our registration is individually based the team rate is based on our Roster Table for an official roster size X the registration cost. For steps on how to pay for a team during the registration process please check the FAQ above.

Every player must be a registered member on the roster. We do not allow subs/walk-ups/whomever to play with us without being a registered DC Fray player. Certain leagues CAN use subs as long as that person is registered in the same division.

*Corporate,Veteran or other groups please email [email protected] to find out about possible groups rates.*

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First Offense: Loss of game.
Second Offense: Loss of game and staff reserves the right to remove team from playoffs.
Third Offense: Potential Removal from the league, at the discretion of league commissioners.
Any team that forfeits more than once also forfeits any guarantee or right to a certain number of guaranteed games.
If you know in advance that your team is going to forfeit a game, we encourage you to call our office, at 202-290-1969, so as to help us notify your opponent.
Teams have until ten minutes past the designated start time to field a full squad (minimum numbers of players required to play according to the rules). Refer to rules regarding gender policies(batting ratios, female designated football plays, etc). Anything less then the minimum must be approved by the staff and opposing team.

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People I don’t know are on my Roster. Why?

First… are you sure you don’t know them or that they aren’t a friend of a friend? Once you’ve checked there it likely means free agents or another small group has been merged onto your team. When groups do not reach full team size we merge groups and free agents together to fill out rosters.

To learn more about our how the roster management and group / free agent mergers work check out our full roster management page here!

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Details

Our Mission: At DC Fray we’re on a mission to make fun possible. To us, that means bringing people together. All of our policies & rules are built-in support of that mission!

Bocce 411:

Teams of 4 or more players
Games start on June 29th and run from 6:30-8:30 PM.

Players have 4 sweet ways to get in on the action.

Create a Group/Team (Choose your group name and the max numbers you plan on having)
Join a Group (People who want to play together, but don't have enough to field an entire team)
Join a Team
Join as a Free Agent (Sign up by yourself to be placed in a group to meet other AWESOME People!)

Dates are subject to change based on permits, availability, and other league logistics.

*Bocce teams average 6 players per team, please take that into consideration when forming your group/team. DC Fray does not offer refunds.*

**Due to supply chain issues during Covid, T-shirt colors are not guaranteed. You may select a team color, but if not in stock, Fray will choose the next closest color available.**

These leagues are provisional and are subject to the availability of permits and any other changes necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Important Dates

*If you are missing a shirt, you must email [email protected] by the start of your game on WEEK #3 otherwise it will not be ordered*

06/29 - Week 1
07/06 - Week 2 (T-Shirt Week)
07/13 - Week 3 (Late/Missing T-Shirt Deadline)
07/20 - Week 4
08/27 - Week 5
08/03 - Week 6
08/10 - Week 7 (Tentative Playoff Week)

Dates subject to change based on permits, availability and other league logistics. Due to global supply chain issues Fray may have to change your shirt color and/or size.