Special to the Herald

This is the seven-man Rosario Bocci Team, coached by John Almagno.

The team has come a long way since the beginning of the season. The team home court is at the Rosario Society in Providence, but travels to different venues. They play on Wednesday or Thursday Nights under the lights.

You will hear calls like “roll-in, hit, slow, hard, one bank,” and the tape measure may come out.

The court requires a special surface and preparation with water, broom and roller work before every game. Still there will be divots once play begins.

The Rhode Island Bocci League plays under very strict rules and all teams are very proud of their play.

There are two divisions, North and South, and they even have an all-star game. This year’s all-star game was played at the Prata Society in Cranston.

Most of the players live in Johnston, and this is a good example of Italian Heritage being kept alive through a community event, which brings out the importance of having a fun and competitive play.

Editor’s Note: Louis Spremulli, a Johnston resident, will provide occasional Rhode Island bocci play updates from the courts in and around Johnston and Cranston.