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- What is Boccia
Boccia is a target sport played
by individuals, pairs or teams.
It requires a high degree of muscle control,
accuracy, concentration and tactical awareness.
The goal is to land six of
your balls closer to the white target ball than the opponents' balls.
Boccia is one of the fastest growing International and Paralympic Sports. Over 50 countries have local and / or national competitive programs.
The classification system ensures an even playing ground for athletes to compete against others with similar abilities.
Players with cerebral palsy who are classified as CP1 and CP2 will participate in BC1, BC2 and BC3 divisions for Boccia.
Those with non-cerebral palsy conditions will compete in the BC3 and BC4 divisions.
In any sport, not all
participants wish to involve themselves in a competitive situation.
Boccia can be enjoyed at a recreational level.
For those who do enjoy the
competitive scene, the opportunity to compete at local, regional, national,
and international levels is also available.
Competitions programs are
organized within a Paralympic cycle consisting of:
Year 1: Regional Championships
Year 2: World Championships
Year 3: World Cup
Year 4: Paralympic Games
All sanctioned events contribute to an athletes' standing in the International Ranking System.