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 (14 Feb - 17 Oct 2026)
10.30am - 12.30pm
Bishopdale Recreation Centre
13a Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall, Christchurch
Club: ParaFed Canterbury Boccia Club
Cost
$130 = 2026 Boccia Club Fees
$15 = 2026 Boccia Club League (BCL) Entry Fee
$10 = 2026 Boccia Club FAST 4 Entry Fee
COMPETITIONS
Boccia provides opportunities to compete at Canterbury Primary Schools, Canterbury Secondary Schools, Koru Games, Boccia Club League, Boccia Regionals and Nationals Championships.
Boccia Club FAST 4 Tournament
14 Mar 2026
Bishopdale Recreation Centre, Christchurch
Tauranga Boccia Regionals
23 - 24 May 2026
Tauranga
Christchurch Boccia Regionals
11 - 12 Jul 2026
Bishopdale Recreation Centre, Christchurch
Canterbury Secondary School Boccia Championships
18 Aug 2026
Cashmere High School, Christchurch
Boccia New Zealand National Championships
24 - 27 Sep 2026
Auckland
Boccia Club Open Teams Tournament
17 Oct 2026
Bishopdale Recreation Centre, Christchurch
CONTACTS
Co-ordinators
Craig Gadsby
Alisha Mill
ParaFed Canterbury
Hadleigh Pierson
Sports Manager
022 064 3001
hpierson@parafedcanterbury.co.nz
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