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  1. About us
  2. What is boccia?

What is boccia?

Boccia (pronounced bot-cha) is the most inclusive sport you’ll find! It's easy to play, but harder to master!

Boccia is a Paralympic sport with no Olympic equivalent.  It’s a target ball sport which tests both muscle control and accuracy.  From a seated position (and therefore ideal for wheelchair users) players propel balls to land close to a white marker ball – the jack. If you’re unable to grasp and propel a ball a ramp can be used.

It’s an indoor sport, played on a court roughly the same size as a badminton court. You can compete as an individual, in a pair, or as a team of three.

Who can play boccia?

Who can play boccia?

Boccia can be played by anyone, but it is uniquely accessible for people with the most severe disabilities. Find out more about who can play here. Read more

Published: 21st April, 2022

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How do I play boccia?

How do I play boccia?

Here you'll find basic information about the rules of the game, the equipment you'll need, and opportunities to play boccia with others. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2022

Updated: 21st April, 2022

Author: Cally Keetley

Why play boccia?

Why play boccia?

Boccia changes lives! Find out more about why you should get involved. Read more

Published: 19th April, 2022

Updated: 21st April, 2022

Author: Cally Keetley

History of boccia

History of boccia

Boccia has roots in ancient Greece and Egypt. It became a Paralympic sport in 1984 and is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today. Read more

Published: 18th April, 2022

Updated: 21st April, 2022

Author: Cally Keetley

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    Lee shares with us what he most enjoys about boccia and how he has gained a 'family' playing alongside his teammates and friends.

  • National Boccia Day Resources

    National Boccia Day Resources

    National Boccia Day (NBD) is held each year to celebrate boccia and raise awareness of the sport across the country.

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  • Who can play boccia?

    Who can play boccia?

    Boccia can be played by anyone, but it is uniquely accessible for people with the most severe disabilities. Find out more about who can play here.

  • Find a club

    Find a club

    Find your nearest boccia club here.

  • Rules of the game

    Rules of the game

    An overview of the rules of boccia

  • Introduction to boccia

  • Classification

    Classification

    Classification is a way of grouping players into levels of impairment, in order to make sure that players are competing on an equal level.

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    Staff

    A who's who guide to our small staff team.

  • Boccia short story competition

    Boccia short story competition

    Find out the winner and runner-up from our 2022 story competition!

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    Virtually Boccia

    Virtually Boccia schools and colleges competition.

  • Our vacancies

    Our vacancies

    Join our small staff team and help us make a difference in changing people's lives! We currently have the following vacancies.

  • Boccia Leaders Award

    Boccia Leaders Award

    Introduces the necessary skills and knowledge required to deliver local level boccia within the community.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding

We have achieved the Child Protection in Sport Units Advanced Safeguarding Standard to ensure we provide a framework for all those involved in our sport to help them create a safe sporting environment for children and young people and protect them from harm. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2019

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Emma Holmes

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