Boccia Canada News
Bratz@Home Boccia Kits Returns with Support from Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund
Thanks to Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund, Boccia Canada is delivering a phase two of the popular Bratz@Home equipment kit program. Through this program, eighty children, youth and adults with disabilities will receive free boccia equipment and coaching support to develop their boccia skills. The goal of the program is to encourage grassroots boccia development in Canada.
Boccia Canada Statement Regarding World Boccia Ball Licensing Rule & Domestic Competitions
In March 2021, World Boccia announced that anyone competing in international events will be required to use balls purchased from a licensed ball manufacturer as of January 2022.
Four boccia athletes set to compete for Tokyo 2020 Canadian Paralympic Team
Top-ranked Alison Levine and Paralympic medallist Marco Dispaltro lead squad Paralympic Games will take place August 24 to September 5, 2021.
Women in Boccia Connect through ‘Conversations With’ Series
Boccia Canada is excited to announce the hosting of a mini conference in May and June as part of the ‘Profiling Women in Boccia’ campaign. The conference is called Conversations with Women in Boccia series which will feature women who have made their mark in boccia and parasport over the years.
Boccia Canada Launches the Take the Shot Campaign – Tokyo Edition
Ottawa, ON (April 19, 2021) – With just over four months to go until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Boccia Canada launches the Take the Shot (Tokyo Edition) campaign to increase participation and awareness of boccia across Canada in the lead up to the Games. This year’s campaign is virtual and includes opportunities for schools,…