Pete Chimento's home court, Millstone Twp, NJ.

Pete Chimento, of Millstone Twp, NJ has a great looking court with synthetic turf.

Pete says, "I am a big fan of your newsletter, really enjoy the articles and helpful hints. I thought I would enclose some pictures of my court."

More from Pete..."My neighbors, here in New Jersey, have formed a fledgling league of about 25 guys. We play a money league every other Thursday night during the summer."

The court is 12' X 60'.
"The scoreboard and Bocce rack I built myself. The two metal-halide light fixtures are supported by 16 foot 4x4 posts. This idea I credit to Carmine D'agostino, whose website I found through your newsletter."

Scoreboard and ball rack are looking good - looks like they play to 11 points hereabouts.

Just looking at this scoreboard makes me want to roll a game or two!

Says Pete... "I would like to also include two pictures of my low cost measuring device that I made for those often debatable situations when one team feels it has the closest shot to the pallino. It is just a soup can that fits over the pallino with a tape measure affixed to the top. This simple device looks good and settles the majority of disputes. Best part, it swivels on the pallino, without moving it."

Just spin the device around to check another ball and compare.

"Just a quick photo depicting the "guys" who play Bocce in our neighborhood. We finished our neighborhood championship and decided to take a photo. Its a fun game that is certainly starting to take off on those warm summer nights under the lights here in Millstone." {Click the photo for a better view.}