Campo di Bocce of Livermore hosted the 2009 Nationals. Here Mike Constantini (Michigan) lines up the shot. Photos & captions courtesy of Jeff O'Heir.

Benedetto Nicosia (San Jose, CA) goes for point.

Ralph Bagarella sets up for one of his many good points.

Rena Harel lays down the point. {Note that PRV rules allow you to step on the B line when pointing.}

New York's Peter Rabito develops his form.

Romano Lotti let's one fly.

Jerry South (a real student of the game from California) guides his point.

Dr. Angel Cordano (Florida) sets his sights.

Yours truly on the sidelines - I probably should have stayed there.

Guy DeSantis (NY) picks his target.

Phil Ferrari (IL) hugs the wall.

Colleen Randazzo (CA) refs a match.

Harrison Beall rolls with style in the under 21 competition.

The under 21 finalists Drew Page and Harrison Beall flank first place winner Joey Bernardi.

USBF President Danny Passaglia kicks off the closing ceremonies.

Raffa Shoot Out gold medalist John Samaritano.

Women's Raffa Shoot Out gold medalist Margaret Shindellis.