Learn about Boccia
What is Boccia?
Pronounced ‘botch-ya’. It is a target game requiring players to throw, kick, use a ramp as many of their balls as close to a target ball (the jack) as possible. Boccia is a modified version of the game Bocce, which was founded in the Roman Empire during ancient times. Many cultures have since taken the game and evolved it into their own versions. Boccia was developed for wheelchair users and is a competitive Paralympic sport.
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Rules and Regulations for the Sport of Boccia
Boccia is a target sport that is suitable for a wide range of participants. Boccia can be played by individuals, pairs, or teams of three and all events are unaffected by age or gender.
The aim is to throw leather balls, coloured either red or blue (which side gets which is determined by a coin toss), as close as you can to a white target ball, or jack. The balls can be thrown, kicked, or athletes can use an assistive device such as a ramp.
Boccia Australia uses rules from the International Federation, World Boccia (formerly known as BISFed), for competitions in Australia with some varitations
The ball licencing rules apply only to International Competitions