Canadian Boccia Championships
Celebrating 30 Years of Champions!
The Canadian Boccia Championships allow athletes from across the country the chance to compete for the title of Canadian Champion. This competition will host the nation’s best boccia athletes.
General Schedule
| Time | Scheduled Program | Location |
| Throughout the day | Travel & arrivals | Hampton Inn |
Competition Guide
Results and Schedule
The competition results and schedule are here. Wait for classification to end to see all details!
Technical Package
The Technical Package is available here.
Transportation
Transportation information coming soon!
Travel Form
Competition
Each province is allowed a maximum team size of 49 team members:
- 22 Athletes (3 per category - BC1, BC2; 4 per category BC3, BC4, BC5, Open)
- 22 Performance Partners
- 3 Coaches
- 1 Team Manager
- 1 Medical
Individual categories will continue to be mixed gender for this event.
Wild card athletes apply to attend directly and are not counted against the maximum team size for their province. The number of Wild Card athletes are accepted at the decision of the Technical Delegate.
Team / Pairs
- There will be no substitutes in Team / Pairs
- Wild Card athletes or athletes not named to their provincial Team / Pair roster may form Wild Card Teams / Pairs
- Provinces with enough registered athletes to field a second team or pair may submit an additional Team/Pair roster
- The maximum number of individual athletes per province has been increased to 4 for BC3, BC4, BC5 and Open classifications; Enables provinces who have 4 athletes to submit 2 pairs
- The maximum number of individual athletes for BC1 + 2 has not been increased; 3 per province already enables provinces to submit two teams
- Wild Card Teams and Pairs that form the second Team or Pair from a province can have a coach. Must be a registered participant. Ideally should have NCCP certification and Safe Sport training.
- In the case of injury, a Wild Card athlete can replace an injured athlete on a provincial Team or Pair, prior to the start of Team & Pairs event, and subject to a Wild Card team/pair not being broken-up
- Provinces are welcome to make these new submissions but acceptance of these additional Teams or Pairs and Wild Card Teams / Pairs is the final decision of the Technical Delegate
- Team / Pair Roster forms will be sent to the designated team lead for each province
- After provinces have submitted their rosters, the Team / Pair roster form will also be sent directly to Wild Card athletes and athletes not already named on a provincial Team / Pair Roster so they have an opportunity to connect and make up a WC team / pair if they wish.
Important Dates
- September 15 – Team / Pair Roster form sent to provincial team leads
- September 30 – Deadline for provinces to submit Team / Pair Rosters
- October 1 – Team / Pair Roster form sent to Wild Card athletes and athletes not already named on a provincial Team / Pair Roster
- October 31 – Deadline for WC Team / Pairs to submit Roster
- Friday, November 15 @12h00 (TBC) – deadline for injury replacements
- Friday, November 15 @20h00 – Team / Pairs Technical Meeting
Competition Venue
Individual competition
Six categories : BC1, BC2, BC3, BC4, BC5 & Open.
Team competition
One category: BC1/2 Team
Pairs competition
Two categories : BC3 Pairs and Mixed BC4/5/Open Pairs
Classification
All athletes competing at the Canadian Boccia Championships must be classified. Classification will be provided at the Championships, following the procedures in the Boccia Canada Classification rules and using the BISFed Boccia Classification Profiles.
The most updated classification rules can be found here.
The World Boccia Classification Profiles can be found here - see Part Thirteen entitled "Boccia Physical Profiles".
If you're unsure of your classification status, please check our classification database here. If you're an athlete that requires classification, please ensure that the medical diagnostic form here is completed and returned to [email protected] before you arrive on site for classification.
Meals
Meals will be provided for registered participants from Breakfast on Wednesday November 13th to Breakfast on Monday, November 18th.
- Breakfast: Hampton Inn
- Lunch: RA Centre – Clark Hall
- Dinner: Ottawa Event and Conference Centre (next door to the Hampton Inn)
Accommodation
Rooms have been reserved at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa.
100 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3
(613) 741-2300
Find the direct booking link here!
Hotel Rate
Championships Hotel Rate (per room, per night, based on occupancy):
- Single: $169 + HST
- Double: $169 + HST
- Triple: $179 + HST
- Quad: $179 + HST
Rate includes:
- 2 Queen beds
- Free hot breakfast
- Wireless Internet in all guest rooms and public areas
- Free outdoor and underground parking
- Access to indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form here.
Banquet
A limited number of extra banquet tickets will be available. Cost of additional tickets is $80. Contact [email protected] for more information.
COVID-19 Information
The organizing committee of the Canadian Boccia Championships is dedicated to the health of all participants and is committed to create a safe competition environment for all. Updated COVID information will be posted here prior to the event.
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Questions
If you have any additional questions please contact:
Jennifer Larson
Program Manager
(613) 748-1430 x2
[email protected]