Boccia

The Most Inclusive Sport

Boccia is a Paralympic sport of precision and strategy, similar to lawn bowling or curling. It is one of only two Paralympic sports that do not have an Olympic counterpart. Athletes compete in a specific sports class based on their level and type of disability.

Boccia is considered the most inclusive sport in the world and is played at all levels, from recreational all the way up to Paralympic competition. Easter Seals NL’s Boccia Programs focus on all levels of play, from introducing our athletes to the sport to allowing them to play recreationally and providing a space for competitive practices. Some of our athletes also train as part of our Canadian National Team, these athletes attend our programming to mentor their fellow athletes. 

During Easter Seals NL’s weekly Community Boccia and Junior Boccia Programs, athletes of all abilities learn and play Boccia together.


Community Boccia Program

Our Community Boccia Program is designed for our teen and adult population, of any skill level to socialize and build skills. During each session, athletes practice drills and skills followed by gameplay. 

Location: Easter Seals NL (206 Mount Scio Road)
Day of the week: Thursdays
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 – Mid-season registration is available

Key dates:

Final day of fall programming: December 12th, 2024
Returns in 2025:
January 9th, 2025 – Mid-season registration is available.


Junior Boccia Program

Our Junior Boccia Program is designed for our youth players to begin the introduction to Boccia. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their child to learn the sport together. This program is designed to start with the basics and build a great foundation for our future athletes to master the sport!

Key dates:

Final day of fall programming: December 8th, 2024
Returns in 2025:
January 12th, 2025 – New registration is required

Winter Junior Boccia Registration

Location: Easter Seals NL (206 Mount Scio Road)
Day of the week: Sundays
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $50.00

The Winter 2025 season will have 12 weeks beginning on January 12th, and ending on April 6th. There will be no program on March 16th.

REGISTRATION
Registration opens on December 4th at 12:00pm noon. 

To register, click the link below:
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/EasterSealsNewfoundlandandLabrador0?orglink=camps-registration&e4q=af00b1ef-7d94-46ad-8c8a-8880a1c4de7a&e4p=44698ac9-9996-49e7-8979-bb9f459b952c&e4ts=1732205182&e4c=active&e4e=snlvcmpscui00001load&e4rt=Safetynet&e4h=79c910ffdca3bf803ac50044bae2787a#/selectSessions/3455739


Coupon Codes:

The new system uses the same coupon codes for all programs.
If you are paying cash or cheque, coupon code is: CASH
If you are paying 3rd Party, coupon code is: 3RDPARTY


CONTACT:

Recreation Program Coordinator, Hannah Martin – hannah@eastersealsnl.ca, (709) 754-1399 ext 220

 

Easter Seals NL is the recognized provincial partner of Boccia Canada and is the home of Boccia Newfoundland and Labrador.

As a provincial partner, Easter Seals NL is responsible for overseeing the development of boccia in our province.

 

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“When my son was younger he and his friends used to play all the time. As his friends grew up they started to play stand-up sports and he began to feel left out. This all changed when he found Easter Seals. Here he feels included with life-long friends. I can’t describe the pride I feel when I see him laughing at wheelchair basketball.”

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