📅 Event Overview

Dates: Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2025
Location: Quinte Sport & Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Rd., Belleville, ON K8N0A2

What is Boccia?

Boccia is a precision ball sport similar to bocce, specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities. The objective is to throw or roll leather balls (red or blue) as close as possible to the target ball, known as the “jack.” It’s a test of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship.

👀 What Spectators Can Expect

High-Level Competition

• Provincial championships featuring qualified athletes in classifications BC1, BC2, BC3, BC4, BC5, Physical Open, Senior Open, and Junior Open.

• Expect elite athletic performances as athletes compete for rankings, medals, and spots on Team Ontario.

Coming to Belleville for a Second Year!

• The 2025 event in Belleville brought in the largest crowds and sponsorship in the event’s history. With the high interest in the community, the event will be coming back to Belleville to grow the sport even more. 

Community and Inclusion

• Athletes qualify by attending 1 Ontario Regional Boccia Series events. Slot allocations will be extended to the local club if numbers allow. 

• A “Big Boccia Blowout” family-friendly open competition will run July 23 from 5pm to 7:30pm, featuring casual fun, t-shirts, and a chance for new spectators to try boccia. Click here to learn more. 

🗓️ Daily Schedule (Approximate)

• July 24

  • 2PM: Opening Ceremonies and first matches for competitive divisions

  • Afternoon: Round-robin and elimination rounds

• July 25

  • Morning–afternoon: Round-robin and elimination rounds

• July 26

  • Finals, bronze/gold medal matches

  • 3PM: Medal Ceremony

🏟️ Venue & Facilities

Quinte Sport & Wellness Centre hosts multiple indoor boccia courts with ample bleacher seating, concessions, and accessible amenities.

Parking & Accessibility: Free on-site parking and fully accessible setup.

🎟️ Admission & Who Should Come

Great for:

• Sport fans: Cheer high-performance boccia athletes.

• Community supporters: Join in celebrating inclusion, competition, and local talent.

Cost:

• Spectator entry is free.

🎉 More Reasons to Join

• Fast-paced matches with tight finishes and impressive skill displays.

• Engaging side events: athlete meet-and-greets, volunteer opportunities (e.g., scorekeepers, timers) where you can get involved. Want to volunteer? Email juliana@ocpsa.com. 

• Exclusive merch & food: local vendors, official boccia gear, and snacks on site. 

  • Merchandise can be purchase by clicking here.

✅ Spectator Check-list

• When: July  24–26; arrive early for best seating.

• Watch: Competitive finals on Sunday.

• Join: Big Boccia Blowout July 17, 5PM to 7:30PM.

Stay Connected

Follow Ontario Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (OCPSA) on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to stay caught up!

Come cheer, connect, and be inspired by the athletes at the Ontario Boccia Championships 2025—an unforgettable weekend of high-performance sport and community spirit in Belleville. See you courtside!