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Sedona Bocce League Celebrates First-Ever Champions!

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Sedona Bocce League crowns inaugural champions

The inaugural season of the Sedona Posse Ground Bocce League concluded on the evening of Friday, July 12, with the Sedona Bocce Club emerging as champions. The winning team, consisting of members Milton Crewse, J.B. Meurrens, Elijah Crewse, and Randy Crewse, clinched victory in the postseason championship game.

“The goal in creating this league was to foster an intergenerational community sport,” said league organizer Danusia Szumowski. The league featured a diverse range of players, from grandparents to their grandchildren, highlighting its wide age range. For instance, The Kids team comprises several individuals involved in the town’s search and rescue operations.

According to Szumowski, daily practice sessions were crucial to the Sedona Bocce Club’s success against The Wild Bunch in the finals. “People were gracious to both winners and losers,” she observed. “The atmosphere was more about enjoying the game together than fierce competition. Though a couple of teams did get competitive, the focus was on unity.”

Randy Crewse emphasized the strategic aspect of bocce ball, noting, “The sport is more cerebral than physical. Strategy plays a significant role in figuring out the best angles and deciding whether to target the opponent’s balls.”

The Posse Grounds Bocce Ball Courts are publicly accessible during daylight hours when not in league use. Bocce balls can be borrowed from an orange storage box near the tennis courts using the lockbox code 1985. The league has also organized a Facebook group named “Sedona Posse Ground Bocce League” for ongoing discussions about the sport, which blends elements of lawn bowling and shuffleboard scoring.

Looking ahead, park visitors can expect additional signage at the bocce courts by the next session starting in September. Parks and Recreation Manager Josh Frewin mentioned that the city seeks sponsors for new benches around the bocce courts. “The cost is $900 per bench, complete with a commemorative plaque,” he explained.

Szumowski encourages the community to try bocce ball. “The sport doesn’t require any specific athletic abilities, making it accessible to everyone, including wheelchair users. It’s one of the most inclusive sports available,” she said.

For those interested in signing up or seeking more information, online registration is available at sedonaaz.gov/sports. Questions can be directed to Brashier at (928) 282-7098 or cbrashier@sedonaaz.gov.