Boccia Canada News

Povoa de Varzim, Portugal (July 6, 2018) – The quarterfinals proved to be a challenge for the two remaining Canadian athletes, Eric Bussière (Verchères, QC) and Marco Dispaltro (St-Jerome, QC) at the BISFed 2018 World Open Povoa de Varzim in Portugal. Bussière faced the second ranked BC3 player in the world and eventual silver medalist…

Povoa de Varzim, Portugal (July 5, 2018) – Team Canada’s record on the second day of individual competition at the BISFed 2018 World Open Povoa de Varzim in Portugal was an even .500, with three wins and three losses. However those losses proved crucial as they eliminated two Canadians, Alison Levine (Côte Saint-Luc, QC) and…

Povoa de Varzim, Portugal (July 4, 2018) – Team Canada started with strong performances during the first day of the BISFED 2018 World Open Povoa de Varzim in Portugal. Eric Bussière (Verchères, QC) simply outmatched his opponents keeping them both off the scoresheet. The BC3 athlete won against Somboon Chaipanich (THA) and Thomas Knoth (GER),…

Ottawa, ON (June 18, 2018) – Boccia Canada is pleased to announce the five athletes named to the BISFed 2018 Povoa de Varzim World Open, taking place July 2-9 in Portugal. This event is a critical stepping-stone on the path to the World Championships in August. Following their silver medal success at the recent Regional…

Medicine Hat, AB (June 5, 2018) – Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association hosted their second Boccia Provincial Championships May 25-27th at the Medicine Hat Curling Club with athletes of all ages, abilities and experience participating. In the final game in the Throwers division, Pauline Mann (Medicine Hat, AB) was leading 3-1 going into the last…