BOCCIA

OVERVIEW
Boccia is a game of strategy and accuracy. It is played by people with cerebral palsy or impairments that affect motor skills. It is a sport similar to indoor bowls or pétanque. It is played on a flat, smooth surface, where players must throw or roll leather balls as close as possible to a white target ball (the jack). The player, pair or team with the most balls near the jack is the winner.


SESSIONS
The ParaFed Canterbury Boccia Club provides a session on Saturday's for players to learn the game, work on their skills and have practice games. New members are welcome and the club has a range of equipment to use.

ParaFed Canterbury Boccia Club
Saturday
10.30am - 12.30pm
Bishopdale Recreation Centre
13a Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall​​​​​​​, Christchurch
Club: ParaFed Canterbury Boccia Club


COMPETITIONS
Boccia provides opportunities to compete at school events, the Halberg Games, the Boccia Club League, Boccia Regionals and the Nationals Championships.

Christchurch Boccia Regionals
6 - 7 April 2024
Christchurch Netball Centre, Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub

New Zealand Boccia Nationals
3 - 6 October 2024
Christchurch Netball Centre, Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub


CONTACTS

Co-ordinators
Craig Gadsby
Alisha Mill

Coach
Matt Mill

ParaFed Canterbury
Hadleigh Pierson
Sports Manager
022 064 3001
hpierson@parafedcanterbury.co.nz 
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ParaFed Canterbury works with local sports clubs and organisations to offer a range of Para sport opportunities to our members. In most cases members will require a classification before becoming involved in competitive Para sport.