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New resources for visually impaired boccia available!

We have recently launched a new programme of activity for anyone interested in delivering visually impaired boccia (VI boccia) and would love to hear from interested organisations and individuals.
Catena Network Tea Party

The Catena Network is hosting a Tea Break to fundraise for Boccia England! If you’ve been invited, please make your donation here.
Host a Tea Break to Fundraise for Boccia England!

We all enjoy an invitation to tea and now we’re able to meet in person again, what better way to get together than to host a Tea Break with friends, family, or work colleagues and raise funds for Boccia England at the same time?
Independent Chair

Stay active at home - Guidance and Support

#bocciaathome #stayinworkout A wealth of support and advice to help keep us active at well whilst at home due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Visually Impaired Boccia

A basic guide on how to play boccia when visually impaired using VI grids
Information and resources

Information and resources for clubs including posters, templates and guidance.
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.
Forms/ Policies

Forms, policies and documents for boccia
Rules of the game

An overview of the rules of boccia
Occupational Therapy Guide to boccia

Sport for Confidence and Boccia England produce Guide for Occupational Therapy Practice

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Boccia England position as of 13th March 2020
What is boccia?

Boccia is a Paralympic target sport, similar to bowls, which is played indoors by disabled players. Currently the fastest growing disability sport in the world, propelling balls to land as close as possible to a marker ball is the aim of the game and having originated in ancient Greece and Egypt, the sport is now played in over 50 countries worldwide.
UK Championships- Score Updates

Scores from the UK Championships 2019: Rounds 1, 2 3, 4 5, 6 and 7. BC1 and BC2 semi finalists confirmed.
Invitation to Tender - Boccia England 10-year strategy

Can you help us develop an ambitious 10 year strategy?
Find a club

Find your nearest boccia club here.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Boccia England position as of 18th March 2020
Rules of the game

An overview of the rules of boccia
Introduction to boccia
Back to Boccia Roadmap

The document below sets out Boccia England’s proposed return to play steps as we look forward to getting back on court and restarting all boccia activity in time.
Congratulations - Lauren Kianchehr!

Lauren Kianchehr – Awarded The Scholarship Official of the Year Award from the University of Gloucestershire.

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

Cotswold Crusaders and the Rainbow Cup!

Anna and Archie Eaton tell us why Cotswold Crusaders have been enjoying the Rainbow Cup and how it has brought the club together during Covid-19 when they can't meet to train. Read more