1. Boccia Leaders Award

2. Course Outline Introduction & Welcome Background & Benefits of Boccia
Practical – Boccia Basics
Practical – Coaching Boccia
Practical – Game Play
Summary & Depart

3. Background to Boccia Boccia (pronounced ‘botcha’)
Derived from Greek throwing game
Soft leather balls
Paralympic Sport
Specifically designed for those with sever physical disabilities
Can be played by all

4. Boccia Basics
Throwing game involving red v blue trying to get as close to the white jack ball as possible
Everyone plays from the seated position
Can be played in teams, pairs or singles
The principles are easily transferable to develop individual and team based skills

5. The Boccia Court

6. Boccia Classifications
BC1
BC2

7. Boccia Classifications
BC3
BC4

8. Boccia Classifications
Players with Learning Disabilities
Players with other Physical Disabilities

9. Player Case Study Stephen McGuire BC4 Player from Hamilton
Began playing in 2005
Represented Scotland & GB since 2005
2009 European BC4 Pairs Winner
2010 Silver medal in World Championships, singles & pairs

10. Player Case Study Scott McCowan BC3 Player from Dundonald
Began playing in 2007
Defi Sportif, Canada 2008
Selected for GB Squad 2009
University of Stirling
Selected for Boccia European and World Championships (2009, 2010)

11. Boccia Structure Participation through schools Come & Try Festivals
Regional Schools Competitions
Local Boccia Clubs
Regional Boccia Squads
Scottish Boccia Squad
GB Boccia Squad

12. Benefits of Boccia Competition opportunities Inclusive sport Teamwork
International travel
General health benefits
It’s Great Fun!

13. How to get involved Scottish Disability Sport
Caledonia House, South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ
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