Boccia is similar to Bocca Bowls and Petanque. ‘Boccia’ is derived from the Italian word for bowl. Boccia is an established game played to international standard. It is a paralympic sport but suitable for those with a disability or none. We use competition standard medium / hard balls - Each ball has a circumference of 270mm and weighs 275 grams. We have adapted the rules and play is similar to Bowling.
Played at Kirton Leisure Willington Road Kirton Lincolnshire PE20 1EP
During autumn and winter, Boccia is played by an adult group on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm-3.30pm. Our 2024-2025 season started on 2nd October. Christmas break 3rd Wednesday in December to 2nd Wed in January. (8th Jan only - a 3pm start) • We ask *£3 per session towards costs. *(subject to annual review) Afterwards we usually have a social drink in the Bar! • Please bring clean flat bowling shoes, plimsoles or trainers - to change into for use on the playing area, to avoid damage to court and Boccia balls from grit picked up on driveway!
Adapted Rules: A Boccia game consists of a series of ends. An end consists of all 13 balls being propelled onto the court (the jack, 6 red and 6 blue). Pairs or triples play 6 ends. Mixed teams are decided by players drawing out a ball with number red or blue and letter A, B or C. (e.g. A1 red = red team court A - player 1. B2 blue = blue team court B - player 2.) Standing players must bowl with at least one foot on the mat. The red side always begins the first end by propelling the jack on to the court. The player who propels the white jack ball also propels their first coloured ball, either pitched or rolled. A player from the opposite side then propels their first coloured ball. If the jack, red or a blue ball touches the court sides - it is out of play. If a jack goes off court on 1st go, it is thrown again by the opposing side. It is a ‘dead’ played end, if the jack is hit by another ball and pushed off court. The end is complete when all balls from both sides have been propelled. One point is awarded for every ball of the same colour, which is closest to the jack. Points scored each end are accumulated to give a final score.
Useful Links: World Boccia Boccia England Boccia Basics tap or click >
Boccia when played seated - competitors are in 1 x 2.5 metre boxes and may therefore bowl from an angle. They may also be assisted in some ways - depending on assessed and classified level of mobility. The playing area is 10 metres x 6 metres.
www.kirtonboccia.net
© Kirton Boccia 2024
Group members playing Boccia
Boccia Paralympics GB
Newitts - Boccia Supplier
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Kirton Boccia Group - now in our 3rd season.
Our end of term Christmas Social at Kirton Leisure!
Played at Kirton Leisure Willington Road Kirton Lincolnshire UK PE20 1EP
© Kirton Boccia 2024
Boccia is similar to Bocca Bowls, Boules or Petanque and played indoors, an established game played to national and international standards. It is a paralympic sport but suitable for those with a disability or none. We use competition standard medium / hard balls - Each ball has a circumference of 270mm and weighs 275 grams. We have adapted the rules and play is similar to Bowling.
During autumn and winter, Boccia is played by an adult group on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm-3.30pm. Our 2024-2025 season started on 2nd October. Christmas break 3rd Wednesday in December to 2nd Wed in January. (8th Jan only - a 3pm start) • We ask *£3 per session towards costs. *(subject to annual review) • Afterwards we usually have a social drink in the Bar! *(subject to an annual review) • Please bring clean flat bowling shoes, plimsoles or trainers - to change into for use on the playing area, to avoid damage to court and Boccia balls from grit picked up on driveway!
Boccia when played seated - competitors are in 1 x 2.5 metre boxes and may therefore bowl from an angle. They may also be assisted in some ways - depending on assessed and classified level of mobility.
Useful Links: World Boccia Boccia England Boccia Basics tap or click >
www.kirtonboccia.net
Group members playing Boccia
Boccia Paralympics GB
Newitts - Boccia Supplier
Adapted Rules: A Boccia game consists of a series of ends. An end consists of all 13 balls being propelled onto the court (the jack, 6 red and 6 blue). Pairs or triples play 6 ends. Mixed teams are decided by players drawing out a ball with number red or blue and letter A, B or C. (e.g. A1 red = red team court A - player 1. B2 blue = blue team court B - player 2.) Standing players must bowl with at least one foot on the mat. The red side always begins the first end by propelling the jack on to the court. The player who propels the white jack ball also propels their first coloured ball, either pitched or rolled. A player from the opposite side then propels their first coloured ball. If the jack, red or a blue ball touches the court sides - it is out of play. If a jack goes off court on 1st go, it is thrown again by the opposing side. It is a ‘dead’ played end, if the jack is hit by another ball and pushed off court. The end is complete when all balls from both sides have been propelled. One point is awarded for every ball of the same colour, which is closest to the jack. Points scored each end are accumulated to give a final score.
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Kirton Boccia Group - now in our 3rd season
Our end of term Christmas Social at Kirton Leisure!