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Around the Courts Summer 24/25
Click on the link for the latest edition of Around the Courts!
This edition has updates on from the Board, a story by a new boccia player in Tasmania, the results of the ACT as well as what to do if you think someone has behaved in a way that is not acceptable to BA
BA National Rankings
The BA National Rankings are now out
Women’s Mentor Program
Applications will open in December 2024 for the ASC Women's Mentor Program for community coaches and officials who identify as women. During this program, coaches and officials will be supported by the ASC team to develop and implement mentor programs, and drive gender equity and positive sport experiences for women and girls within their club or organisation.
ASC announces sweeping investment package for Australian sport
ASC announces sweeping investment package for Australian sport
Historic $385m Win Well and Play Well investment for 70 sports
High Performance funding to kickstart preparations for LA2028 Games
More sports than ever receiving Play Well participation funding
Play Well - Everyone has a place in sport
Play Well – Australia’s Sport
Participation Strategy (Play Well
Strategy) has been developed to
create great sporting environments
and experiences, where individuals
of all ages, backgrounds, genders
and abilities can come together to
access the benefits of sport.
2024 Boccia Australia National Titles Draw
The information pack including the draw for this year's BANT is now available for members in our Event Resources section of our website.
Many thanks to our BANT2024 Supporters
This year’s BANT was made possible with special support from Drake Medox, Spark Event Group and The Australian TV and Media Group
BA National Awards Night Nominations
Boccia Australia's first ever Gala Awards. Come and join us if you can!
Bupa Try Para-Sports
Disability Sports Australia and Paralympics Australia are excited to present Try Para-Sports!
These are free events across Australia to start your Para-Sport journey.
What's on:
Learn more about local Para-Sports
Make new friends
Meet and greet Paralympians and see their medals up close
Have fun!
The Best Of Australian Sport, Spirit And Character
The Best Of Australian Sport, Spirit And Character: Aussie Paralympians Bid Fond Farewell To Paris
Future Green and Gold
The search is on for the next generation of Aussie sporting champions.
Are you aged 13+ and keen to test your sporting ability?
HandiLife Equipment available in Australia
HandiLife Equipment available in Australia
Imagine What We Can Do
The Boccia Queen Who’s The Pride Of Dunedoo
Growing up, Jamieson Leeson didn’t think sport was for her.
But she’s happy she’s been proved wrong.
Fast forward 20 years, when she left her tiny country town of Dunedoo to compete in the Montreal 2023 World Cup, returning an international gold medallist and with new goals.
World Champion Boccia Stars Confirmed For Paris 2024
Australia will be represented in boccia at the Paris Paralympic Games by two athletes, two ramp operators and a support crew whose united efforts have proved a world-beating combination.
Paralympics Australia officially named Daniel Michel and Jamieson Leeson, and their respective ramp operators Ash Maddern and Jasmine Haydon to the Australian Team for Paris 2024 at a ceremony in Sydney on Tuesday.
Game-changing new course for Aussie sports officials
Aligning with National Volunteer Week, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has unveiled a modern approach to officiating to better support the one million referees, umpires and officials, that are critical to the sports we love.
Have your say: Landmark Para-sport Survey Now Open
Australian high performance athletes, coaches and staff are being invited to have their say on reducing inequality and increasing opportunity in Para-sport through an online survey.
The Understanding Barriers to Entry and Progression in the Paralympic Pathway Survey has been designed to capture the perspectives of both Para and able athletes and role holders that support Para sports.
Community Officiating Essential Skills Course
📣 The day has finally arrived! The Australian Sports Commission’s free online Community Officiating Essential Skills Course is live!