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Australian Head Referee, Lisa Hanssens, attending the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Did you know that it is not only para-athletes that participate in the Paralympic Games? Boccia Australia Head referee, Lisa Hanssens, will be attending the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the important role of Referee.

Tue 17 Aug 2021

10 days to go until the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games start!

Boccia Australia has a new webpage dedicated to all things Paralympics, here you can meet our athletes Dan, Spencer & Jamieson, see the schedule, see the link to watch the games (court 1) and find the results.

Sat 14 Aug 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