Boccia Canada News
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…
Ten Athletes Undefeated on First Day of Individual Play
Longueuil, QC (March 18, 2017) – Following the first day of individual competition at the Canadian Boccia Championships ten athletes head into day two undefeated. The game of the day was between young Rio Paralympic rookie Marylou Martineau (Quebec) and two time Paralympic medalist Alison Kabush (British Columbia). Kabush, a veteran athlete who had stepped…
Newfoundland Golden at Canadian Boccia Championships
Longueuil, QC (March 17, 2017) – A high calibre team and pair competition kicked off the 2017 Canadian Boccia Championships today. With 5 provinces represented this weekend, competition is fierce and rivalries are fueled. It was a historic day for Newfoundland, going undefeated in the team division to win their first ever gold medal. The…
24th Annual Canadian Boccia Championships Kicks Off This Friday
Longueuil, QC (March 15, 2017) – Athletes from across Canada will be gathering in Lonqueuil, Quebec to battle for a spot on the podium at the 2017 Canadian Boccia Championships. This weekend will see both experienced and rookie athletes hit the court with gold on their minds. Boccia Canada Council Chair, Gary Vander Vies comments,…
Roster Announced for 2017 Canadian Boccia Training Squad Selection Camp
Longueuil, QC (March 13, 2017) – Boccia Canada is pleased to announce the 24 boccia athletes attending the selection camp for the 2017/18 Canadian Boccia Training Squad at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit in Longueuil, QC from March 14-15, 2017. Athletes will be competing to earn a spot to represent Team Canada on home soil at the Americas…