Age: 6+ (Recreational) 10+ (Competitive)
When: Mondays: 5 – 5:45 pm. Jan. 8 – Mar. 18. No practice Feb. 19
Where: Canada Games Park (by Brock University)
Registration Fee: $160.00
What: Boccia is a sitting target sport that consists of 13 balls (6 red, 6 blue and 1 white ball- called the Jack). The court is 12m long x 6m wide on a gym floor. The object of the game is to get as many of your coloured balls around the Jack. Boccia is an individual, paired or team sport.
Recreational: This is structured as a game-based activity. Athletes will learn the basic skills of Boccia as well play interactive games with their peers. Examples include bowling & bulls-eye.
Eligibility Criteria: This is a sitting (but not stationary) sport. Individuals will need to be able to understand basic instructions during practice as well propel and release the ball with their hand (ramps available for use).
Competitive: This is structured as a drill-based program with more tactical and strategizing skills. Athletes learn the rules of competitive Boccia and have the opportunity to work on their individual and team-based development. Examples include ricocheting, displacement and lobbying.
Eligibility Criteria: This is a sitting (but not stationary) sport. Individuals must be able to cognitively understand the rules of the game.
Skills: Each week represents a progression in the skill development. Some participants follow their own goal setting program. Every session focuses on physical fitness and skill progression, an opportunity to grow socially and individually, a push towards healthy lifestyle choices and finding fun in the sport.
