Boccia Canada News
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…
Levine Impressed by First Abilities Expo in Canada
Toronto, ON (January 23, 2017) – Abilities Expo came north of the border for the first time and Canadian boccia Paralympian, Alison Levine, was honored to be the first ambassador in Toronto, ON for the event held this past weekend. This event focuses on new and upcoming technologies and opportunities for ability enhancing equipment and…
Boccia Has Been Added to the ParticipACTION 150 Playlist for 2017
Toronto, ON (January 6, 2017) – Today at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, ON, the final list was revealed of 150 physical activities Canadians will be challenged to complete in Canada’s sesquicentennial year. Boccia Canada is pleased to announce that boccia is one of the sports listed in the ParticipACTION 150 Play List. The 150…