Detroit Lions Tony Filippis
Memorial Bocce Tournament
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – Palazzo di Bocce in Orion Township – 2:00 PM
If you want to try something different – that is great fun with celebrities, has delicious food and big prizes – the Lions' Tony Filippis Memorial Bocce Tournament is just the ticket!
Proceeds go to Detroit Lions Charities including, in part, the Athletes with Disabilities Network, a partner for the sixth year in this great event!
Lions' "Bocce Day" is May 23, 2012 at the beautiful Palazzo di Bocce in Orion Township, just north of the Palace of Auburn Hills.
This year's honorary chairmen will be Lions' head coach Jim Schwartz, Palazzo owner Tony Battaglia and AJ Filippis. Many current and former Lions' players will be on hand as well as other celebrities.
The tournament begins at 2:30 PM. The event is open from 2:00 PM until the tournament concludes at approximately 8:00 PM.
Targeted for novice and accomplished bocce players alike, sponsorships range from individual tickets at $100 to banners at $1,000 to team sponsorships from $2,500 to $10,000.