Boccia Canada News

Happy Feet! Newfoundland’s Joe Philpott brings new dimension at 30th Canadian Boccia Championships

November 17, 2024

Golden sweep for Quebec in pairs and team competition   OTTAWA – Joe Philpott of St. John’s N.L., displayed some unique skills in his big tournament debut at the 30th Canadian Boccia Championships which concluded on Sunday. The 16-year-old amazed the gathering at the RA Centre with his dazzling precision and decision making on his…

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Perseverance pays off in gold for Joshua Gautier at 30th Canadian Boccia Championships

November 16, 2024

Lance Cryderman and Danik Allard also grab titles OTTAWA – It wasn’t hard to find Joshua Gautier at the 30th Canadian Boccia Championships on Saturday. The Niagara Falls, Ont., resident was the one illuminating the RA Centre with a beaming smile after he earned his first career national title and medal in a victory over…

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National boccia championships injected with newcomers

November 15, 2024

(Photo: Andrew Woodrow completes throw at 2024 nationals) Iulian Ciobanu crowned Canadian champion in BC4 category OTTAWA – Bryce Desrochers of Ottawa is making his Canadian Boccia Championships debut this week and achieved a major goal on Friday at the RA Centre. Desrochers, 22, captured his first career nationals win with a 5-1 victory over…

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Paralympian battle decided on last shot at 30th Canadian Boccia Championships

November 14, 2024

Alison Levine and Iulian Ciobanu OTTAWA – A marquee match-up didn’t disappoint at the 30th Canadian Boccia Championships which got underway Thursday at the RA Centre. Iulian Ciobanu defeated Alison Levine 5-3 in the BC4 category round robin which pitted the two top-10 world ranked players from Montreal. With the win, Ciobanu is tied for…

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Ottawa hosts Canadian Boccia Championships for the first time November 13-17 at RA Centre

November 11, 2024

Competition features 2024 Paralympic Games Team Member, Danik Allard Ottawa, ON (November 11, 2024) – The 30th Anniversary of the Canadian Boccia Championships are set for the RA Centre in Ottawa November 13th to the 17th. It is the first time the nation’s capital hosts the event. It is also the first time Boccia Canada…

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