Boccia Canada News
Longeuil to Host 2017 Canadian Boccia Championships
Ottawa, ON (June 5, 2016) – Boccia Canada is pleased to announce that the Association Québécoise de Sports pour Paralytiques Cérébraux (AQSPC) has been selected to host the 2017 Canadian Boccia Championships in Longueuil, Québec from March 16-19, 2017. It marks a move back east for the Championships, which were last hosted in Surrey, British…
Second Silver for Canada at Boccia World Open
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal (June 18, 2016) – Eric Bussiére (Verchères, QC) served notice that he is an athlete who can perform under pressure, capping off a strong overall Boccia World Open with a silver medal in individual play. In the round of sixteen, Bussiére faced hometown favourite Luis Silva of Portugal. It was a…
Four Canadians Advance at Boccia World Open
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal (June 17, 2016) – The first day of individual play at the Boccia World Open was a busy one for Canada with all six athletes in action. The team was led by Eric Bussière (Verchères, QC) and Marco Dispaltro (Montreal, QC) who both finished the day on top of their individual…
Canada wins silver at Boccia World Open in Portugal
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal (June 16, 2016) – An exciting day in Povoa de Varzim, Portugal as the BC4 pair consisting of Marco Dispaltro (Montreal, QC), Alison Levine (Montreal, QC) and Caroline Vietnieks (Vancouver, BC) took home a silver medal after a well-played game against rival team Brazil. After winning the semi-final against an up…
Canadian BC4 Pairs Dominate the Court in First Day at Boccia World Cup Open in Portugal
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal (June 15, 2016) – The first day of competition at the Boccia World Open in Povoa de Varzim, Portugal saw a total of four victories for Canada’s boccia athletes. The BC4 pair, consisting of Marco Dispaltro (Montreal, QC), Alison Levine (Montreal, QC) and Caroline Vietnieks (Vancouver, BC), controlled the court all…