Play Boccia at The Mobility Roadshow Sports Zone!

10th March 2016

Enjoy a free morning or afternoon session of Boccia, one of four exciting sports activities organized by exhibitor Let’s Play!

Did you know? 

Boccia originated in Greece, where players threw large stones at a stone target. Originally designed for people with severe cerebral palsy, it is now enjoyed by players from many sectors of the community. Practiced in over 50 countries worldwide it ranges from recreational to a variety of competitive events and became a Paralympic sport in 1984.

Boccia is a disability sport that tests muscle control and accuracy. Players propel balls to land close to a target ball. Two sides compete as individuals, pairs or as a team of three over a set number of ends. Each side has six balls (red or blue) each end to try and score points. Points are accumulated over the course of a match to find a winner.

Sounds simple? It is to get started, but the tactics of the sport offer both tension and excitement as the game plays put.

A ball can be rolled, thrown or kicked. If a player is unable to throw or kick the ball, they can use a ramp. If players are unable to release the ball with their hands, they can use assistive devices – head/hand pointer.

Visit the Mobility Roadshow on the 26th May to try Boccia and Disability Tennis and the 27th/28th May for Powerchair Football and Wheelchair Basketball.

For more information visit Let’s Play! stand G41 or www.letsplay-it.co.uk

Find your local club here: www.bocciaengland.org.uk/clubs/finder/

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