Boccia 101
WHAT IS BOCCIA?
Most inclusive sport in the world
Paralympic sport with no equivalent
Target sport, six red, six blue, one white. Aim to get closer to white ball than your opponent. Score at the end.
All play seated, whether in wheelchair or on a seat
Some players throw, others use ramps. Can even kick
WHO PLAYS BOCCIA?
Anyone can play, whether disabled or not, but intended for wheelchair users
At Paralympic level, tightly defined criteria for specific classifications
In England, competitions are for BC1 – BC8, with all competing in national championships
Outside of competition, anyone can get a set of balls, find some space and have a play
HOW DO YOU PLAY BOCCIA?
Most inclusive sport in the world
Paralympic sport with no equivalent
Target sport, six red, six blue, one white. Aim to get closer to white ball than your opponent. Score at the end.
All play seated, whether in wheelchair or on a seat
Some players throw, others use ramps. Can even kick
BASIC RULES
Anyone can play, whether disabled or not, but intended for wheelchair users
At Paralympic level, tightly defined criteria for specific classifications
In England, competitions are for BC1 – BC8, with all competing in national championships
Outside of competition, anyone can get a set of balls, find some space and have a play
WHAT DOES A BOCCIA COURT LOOK LIKE?
Most inclusive sport in the world
Paralympic sport with no equivalent
Target sport, six red, six blue, one white. Aim to get closer to white ball than your opponent. Score at the end.
All play seated, whether in wheelchair or on a seat
Some players throw, others use ramps. Can even kick
WHERE CAN I PLAY NEAR ME?
Anyone can play, whether disabled or not, but intended for wheelchair users
At Paralympic level, tightly defined criteria for specific classifications
In England, competitions are for BC1 – BC8, with all competing in national championships
Outside of competition, anyone can get a set of balls, find some space and have a play
HOW DO I GET BETTER?
Most inclusive sport in the world
Paralympic sport with no equivalent
Target sport, six red, six blue, one white. Aim to get closer to white ball than your opponent. Score at the end.
All play seated, whether in wheelchair or on a seat
Some players throw, others use ramps. Can even kick
WHAT TYPE OF SHOTS CAN I PLAY?
Anyone can play, whether disabled or not, but intended for wheelchair users
At Paralympic level, tightly defined criteria for specific classifications
In England, competitions are for BC1 – BC8, with all competing in national championships
Outside of competition, anyone can get a set of balls, find some space and have a play
HOW MUCH DOES EQUIPMENT COST?
Most inclusive sport in the world
Paralympic sport with no equivalent
Target sport, six red, six blue, one white. Aim to get closer to white ball than your opponent. Score at the end.
All play seated, whether in wheelchair or on a seat
Some players throw, others use ramps. Can even kick
HOW FAR CAN I GO IF I’M GOOD AT BOCCIA?