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Canberra Cup 2022 Registration Open Now!

The 2022 Canberra Cup will be held at the Tuggeranong, Archery Hall on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20th February from 8.30am Boccia Australia is excited to be working with ACT Boccia to run this great event - the first on the 2022 boccia calendar Click on the link to register now!
Wed 17 Nov 2021

Boccia Australia new coaches

Boccia Australia welcomes Adam Palmer from Sydney and Tyler Ellis from Victoria to the current ranks of BA qualified & accredited coaches.
Wed 10 Nov 2021

Around the Courts Spring 2021

Click on the link to open your copy of the latest edition of Around the Courts! Send me photos of you enjoying boccia for our Facebook Page or email me stories of what's happening in boccia near you, for the next copy of Around the Courts. Keep up with what’s happening on Facebook and our website!
Thu 21 Oct 2021

BISFed International Boccia Rules 2021_2024 (v.1)

The update BISFed Rules 2021 -2021 V1 are now available on the World Boccia website as well as the BA website  Lisa Hanssens, Head Referee is working with the referees, to ensure they are ready to implement them at 2022 competitions. Changes include ramp assistants are now called Ramp Operators (RO’s), increasing the size of the penalty box and clarification on what is a dropped ball. While Boccia Australia will implement these rules there is the ability to make changes to suit our athletes.
Fri 01 Oct 2021

Return to Boccia Framework 2021

The Return to Sport Framework 2021 has just been released and includes,: • Mandatory Requirements for the Resumption of Playing • Guidelines for Clubs • Physical Distancing During Matches • Equipment Maintenance: Cleaning Boccia Equipment • Return to Boccia COVID-Safety Checklist • BA Attendance Register Template for Clubs
Thu 16 Sep 2021

Boccia in Queensland Update:

Bruna Accurso, Sport Development Coordinator for Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association has provided the following information regarding the return to Boccia in QLD after the recent lockdown.
Mon 09 Aug 2021

2021 Boccia Australia National Titles cancelled

After lengthy discussion and careful consideration, the Boccia Australia Board has made the very difficult decision that the reality of COVID19 makes holding Boccia Australia National Titles in 2021 untenable.
Sat 07 Aug 2021

NEW Boccia Australia Coaches

Boccia Australia (BA) welcomes the first crop of BA qualified coaches. congratulations to: Elise Ross Emily Finn Fiona Porch Jean-Paul La Fonatine Keith Mollineaux Ken Halliday Peter King Phil Bates Sue Olsen All BA qualified coaches receive an exclusive BA Coach shirt upon completion of the coaching accreditation course.
Fri 06 Aug 2021

Around the Courts Winter 2021

Click on the link to open your copy of the latest edition of Around the Courts! Send me photos of you enjoying boccia for our Facebook Page or email me stories of what's happening in boccia near you, for the next copy of Around the Courts. Keep up with what’s happening on Facebook and our website!
Sat 24 Jul 2021

Boccia Australia Adopts the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy

The Boccia Australia anti-doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found on the Sport Integrity Australia website. All members, participants and non-participants in the sport of Boccia Australia are bound by these rules. https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/what-we-do/anti-doping/world-anti-doping-code/australian-national-anti-doping-policy
Mon 28 Dec 2020

BA Strategy 2020 2024 Released!

Boccia Australia is very pleased to release it's four year strategy. It was developed through extensive consultation with our members and stakeholders.
Sun 16 Aug 2020

BA Code of Conduct 2020

BA has reviewed its Codes of Conduct to provide clear behaviour guidelines and promote a quality environment in which both sports and participants can thrive. It covers everyone involved in our sport including athletes, sports assistants, volunteers, referees and coaches.
Wed 24 Jun 2020

NDIS and Boccia

You can use NDIS funding to play boccia - but you need to know how. BocciaNSW have written a helpful, little Question and Answer document which they hope you'll find useful.
Sun 08 Mar 2020