Boccia Leaders Award
Course Outline Introduction & Welcome Background & Benefits of Boccia Practical – Boccia Basics Practical – Coaching Boccia Practical – Game Play Summary & Depart
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
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
The Boccia Court
Boccia Classifications BC1 BC2
Boccia Classifications BC3 BC4
Boccia Classifications Players with Learning Disabilities Players with other Physical Disabilities
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
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)
Boccia Structure Participation through schools Come & Try Festivals Regional Schools Competitions Local Boccia Clubs Regional Boccia Squads Scottish Boccia Squad GB Boccia Squad
Benefits of Boccia Competition opportunities Inclusive sport Teamwork International travel General health benefits It’s Great Fun!
How to get involved Scottish Disability Sport Caledonia House, South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ Tel: 0131 3171130 admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com www.scottishdisabilitysport.com