Boccia Canada News
Triple Gold for Canada at Montreal Regional Open
Montreal, QC (April 28, 2017) – The North American continent took the court today in Montreal, QC for Pair and Team competition. Team Canada had a strong showing on the first day of competition as they went undefeated to take home gold in every division. The gold rush started with a very close first match…
Boccia Team Announced for BISFed Montreal Regional Open Championships
Ottawa, ON April (25, 2017) – Boccia Canada is pleased to announce the eleven athletes who will represent Team Canada at the Montreal Regional Open from April 27-30 in Montreal, QC. This tournament will see four countries and thirty athletes competing in the first international event of the quadrennial. The team includes a mix of…
Boccia Canada Announces its 2017-18 National Training Squad
Ottawa, ON (April 21, 2017) – Boccia Canada is excited to announce the 16 athletes named to the 2017-18 Boccia National Training Squad. The squad has a great variety of players, from up-and coming athletes to Paralympic veterans. Prospective athletes were invited to attend a selection camp in Montreal in March prior to the 2017…
Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association Recognizes Donna Zorn for her Outstanding Volunteer Efforts in Boccia
Ottawa, ON (March 20, 2017) – The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA) is pleased to announce that long-time boccia volunteer and official Donna Zorn, is the newest member of the CCPSA’s Hall of Fame. Established in 2005, the CCPSA Hall of Fame recognizes and honours CCPSA athletes, coaches, officials, builders, and teams who have…
National Champions Crowned on Final Day of Canadian Boccia Championships
Longueuil, QC (March 19, 2017) – It was a thrilling final day on the boccia courts wrapping up the 2017 Canadian Boccia Championships. Each athlete was pushed to their limits with a total of 117 games being played over the last three days. Veteran BC1 athlete Eric Lefebvre (Quebec) quickly drew the attention of the…