Boccia

Boccia is a sport similar to bowls for athletes with a disability.

Boccia is a Paralympic sport, played in over forty countries worldwide. Boccia can be played by individuals, pairs, or teams of three. The aim of the game is to throw leather balls - coloured red or blue as close as you can to a white target ball, or jack. The balls can be moved with hands or feet, or, sometimes, with an assistive device. At the end of each round, or end, the distance of the balls closest to the jack is measured, and points awarded accordingly - one point for each ball which is closer to the jack than the opponent's closest ball. The team/player with the highest number of points at the end of play is the winner. More>>>

Competitions and Events

• North West Regional Boccia Championships - 10.00am - 5.00pm on Sunday 4th December 2011 @ Greenbanks Sports Academy , Liverpool. For Boccia Classification Click Here
• The Lord Taverners Boccia Programme, opportunites for school teams -

  The schools are back and over 30 counties are preparing to hold a Lord's Taverners Under 19s Boccia Competition this term. Special schools and mainstream schools can be involved this year by entering a team of 3-5 players with a physical disability into the county competitions (at least one must be a wheelchair user). More>>>

• Regional & National Championship Dates Released - Dates for the Regional and National Championships have just been released. on the Boccia England website calendar.

• The Merseyside Open Boccia Championships is open to anyone with a disability from across the North West. The Event is taking place from 10am - 4pm on Sunday 2nd October 2011 @ Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool. More >>>

• National Boccia League - The aim of the National Pan Disability Boccia League is to widen the opportunity for competitive Boccia, to players who do not fit into the International Classification Guidelines for the sport. It is a team competition and is open to any players with a disability (learning or physical). The league is split into a Community Division and a Schools Division, each culminating in a National Final. They league runs from October to July. For more information or to express an interest in joining the league please contact Boccia England.
• Boccia Championships - The England Regional and National Championships are open to players who meet the International Classification Guidelines for Boccia.These competitions form the start of the Player Pathway for the sport.

News

• Boccia England is looking to appoint key volunteer coaching positions.  The squad has 2 positions and 4 vacancies:1 Head Coach and 3 Classification Coaches. The closing day for application is Friday 2nd September 2011. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact the office on 0115 9678455. More>>>
  

Newsletter

• Sign up to recieve Boccia Englands E-Newsletter which will provide you with an informative update about what is currently happening in 'Boccia Land' and new developments that you might like to get involved with.Sign Up>>>
  

Resources

• Boccia Englands Training Videos - A selection of training videos to help teachers and coaches deliver the game of Boccia. More>>>
• Boccia England Club Accreditation - Boccia England has just launched Boccia , a club accreditation scheme that recognises good practice in boccia clubs. Boccia has two levels for Boccia Clubs to work through. Further information, including how to register can be found on the Boccia England website or contact us on 0115 9678455.  
• Boccia England Resources - Boccia Englands Website has a section which contains various documents available to download, to help you play or administer the game of Boccia. More>>>

Useful websites

• Boccia England - You can find information on all aspects of boccia including rules, upcoming events, photo gallery and results.
• The Great Britain Boccia Federation - (GBBF) was formed in 2007 to meet the growing need for Boccia to have a co-ordinated Great Britain wide approach to the development of the elite level of the sport.
• CP Sport England and Wales - promotes and seeks to increase sport and physical recreational opportunities for people with a disability and especially those who have cerebral palsy.
  

Courses

Performance Pathways

Volunteer Pathways