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
ParaFed Canterbury Boccia Club
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.
Saturday (01 Mar - 11 Oct 2025)
10.30am - 12.30pm
Bishopdale Recreation Centre
13a Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall, Christchurch
2025 Boccia Club Schedule
Club: ParaFed Canterbury Boccia Club
Cost
$125 = 2025 Boccia Club Fees
Selwyn Sports Centre - Boccia
The Selwyn Sports Centre provide a court on Monday’s for Boccia. A Selwyn Sports Centre staff member will be at the sessions to give some direction for new players. The sessions are also open to all players who want to practice either with the group or on their own
Monday (03 Mar - 12 May 2025, excluding school holidays)
4.30pm - 5.30pm
Selwyn Sports Centre
70 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston
Cost
$5 per session (payable at Selwyn Sports Centre Reception)
COMPETITIONS
Boccia provides opportunities to compete at Canterbury Primary Schools, Canterbury Secondary Schools, Koru Games, Boccia Club League, Boccia Regionals and Nationals Championships.
Canterbury Primary Schools Boccia Championships
Mon 26 May 2025
Bishopdale Recreation Centre, 13a Bishopdale Court, Christchurch
Wellington Boccia Regionals
05 - 06 Jul 2025
Akau Tangi Sports Centre, Wellington
Canterbury Secondary Schools Boccia Championships
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Cashmere High School, 172 Rose Street, Christchurch
ParaFed Canterbury Games
30 - 31 Aug 2025
Selwyn Sports Centre, 70 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston
Koru Games - Schools Boccia
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Selwyn Sports Centre, 70 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston
Boccia New Zealand Nationals
16 - 19 Oct 2025
Christchurch Netball Centre, Augustine Drive, Christchurch
Boccia Club Open Teams Tournament
Sat 25 Oct 2025
Bishopdale Recreation Centre, 13a Bishopdale Court, Christchurch
Canberra 2025 World Boccia Challenger
03 - 11 Nov 2025
Canberra, Australia
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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