Boccia Canada News
2019 National Boccia Training Squad Announced
Ottawa, ON (December 20, 2018) – Boccia Canada is pleased to announce the 17 athletes in four classifications named to the 2019 National Boccia Training Squad who will be selected to compete and represent Canada at various International events. Athletes named to the 2019 National Boccia Training Squad include: BC1 Lance Cryderman (Val Caron, ON)…
Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association recognizes Gary Vander Vies for his outstanding volunteer efforts to promote and grow the sport of Boccia
The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA) is pleased to announce that long-time boccia volunteer, Gary Vander Vies, is the newest member of the CCPSA’s Hall of Fame.
National champions crowned on final day of the 2018 Canadian Boccia Championships -The 25th Edition
St. John’s, NL (November 19, 2018) – Every inch around the jack was closely contested in the medal rounds on the final afternoon of the 2018 Canadian Boccia Championships, hosted by Easter Seals Newfoundland & Labrador. Earlier in the week, gale force winds delayed the arrival of most of the event participants, forcing the cancellation of…
28 Years of Boccia in London at Annual Tournament: Competition Results
London, ON (October 30, 2018) – The Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre in London, Ontario played host last week (October 19-21, 2018) to Boccia Blast – an annual competition hosted by the London Cannonballs Boccia Club. Celebrating 28 years, Boccia Blast is a National Open Tournament sanctioned by Boccia Canada for players just starting out,…
Boccia Day Celebrated on September 29th in Communities across the Country
Today marked Boccia Day in Canada with events and activities taking place from coast to coast. With a mandate on growing the inclusive sport in communities across the country, the focus of Boccia Day is to showcase the Paralympic sport of boccia in partnership with local clubs and organizations.