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Celebrating 10 Years of Inclusion and Fun: Superhero Bocce 2024 Recap
This year, we celebrated a decade of fun, competition, and community spirit at the Superhero Bocce Tournament! The event marked our 10th anniversary, and it was nothing short of spectacular.
A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors!
A massive shoutout goes to our generous sponsors who helped make this year’s event a success. Special thanks to DKB/Plumb Supply for providing the courts – without their support, this tournament would not have been possible! Other key sponsors who contributed to the event’s success included:
- Custom Promotional Branding (The teams looked amazing in their superhero-themed t-shirts, adding a dash of flair to the competition)
- Clean Fuels Alliance America
- Rudy Veit, State Representative
- NASH FM / Cumulus
- Big Whiskey’s
- Ken & Bernie Otke
- Leroy & Annie Bisges
- Quest Tec Mechanical
- Kuhlmann Supply
- Catholic Financial
- Ready Popped Kettle Corn
- Culvers
- Schulte’s Fine Foods
- Central MO Vending
- Wardsville Lions
- JCCVB Athletic Events Committee
- Cole County Abstract
- Kiwanis Club Jefferson City
Their contributions ensured a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
Teams and Participants
The 2024 Superhero Bocce Tournament saw 32 teams compete, including a remarkable 12 teams from JCMG! In a truly inclusive event, we also had 32 SOMO (Special Olympics Missouri) athletes joining the fun.
The Superhero Bocce Tournament, held at the Special Olympics Missouri Training for Life Campus, pairs SOMO athletes with intellectual disabilities and members of the community without disabilities as teammates. This unified approach fosters an environment of acceptance and inclusion, showing the power of sports to unite people from all walks of life.
Raising Awareness and Building Unity
The Superhero Bocce Tournament provides a unique platform to raise awareness about Special Olympics Missouri, highlighting the abilities of our athletes and spreading the message of unity and inclusion. Through the sport of Bocce, participants and spectators alike witnessed firsthand the strength, talent, and determination of SOMO athletes, making it an inspiring day for all involved.
A Thriving Tournament
The tournament featured 5 flights, each showcasing competitive matches filled with excitement and superhero enthusiasm. Teams battled it out on the courts with skill and passion, making the 10th anniversary edition one to remember!
Fundraising Success
This year, we raised over $13,500 to support these incredible athletes. Every contribution counts, and we’re grateful for the generosity of everyone who participated, donated, and cheered us on.
Looking Ahead
As we reflect on a decade of Superhero Bocce, we are filled with gratitude and excitement for the future. Here’s to another 10 years of bocce, superheroes, and making a difference in our community!
Thank you to everyone who made the 2024 Superhero Bocce Tournament a resounding success. We can’t wait to see you all next year!
For more information about the 2025 Superhero Bocce Tournament, please visit: somo.org/superherobocce