In partnership with ParaWell Play and the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) School of Kinesiology, SportAbility is excited to announce The Chilliwack Boccia Program! The six week program will meet every Wednesday starting March 2nd. The program will focus on introducing Boccia and the basic skills involved in the sport through fun, interactive games  and skill development activities.

This program is intended for children and youth with physical disabilities (6 - 18yrs old). All levels of experience are welcome. All equipment (Boccia balls, ramps, head pointers) will be available for those who do not have their own equipment to participate. Please note, staff and volunteers are not responsible for any additional care of the participants such as bathroom assistance, lifting, or any medical care. If the registered participant requires this assistance, the adult accompanying them to the program are required to stay within vicinity to the program while it is in session.

Health and safety protocols will be sent out to all registered attendees closer to the start of the program. These protocols will be in compliance with the Provincial Health Order as well as any additional measures in place from the organizations involved in this program.    

When: Wednesday's March 2nd - April 6th
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Where: West Atrium at CEPA UFV Campus 45190 Caen Ave Chilliwack, BC, Canada V2R 0N3 (Building A)
Registration Deadline: February 23rd 2022
Cost: $50.00 - if there is a financial barrier to participate in this program, please contact Jade: jadewerger@sportabilitybc.ca
Payments can be made via Paypal here: https://www.paypal.me/SportAbility 
or by Cheque to:

SportAbility
Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of BC
780 SW Marine Drive | Vancouver BC V6P 5Y7

What is Boccia? Boccia is a Paralympic sport that requires accuracy, precision, and focus. Originally designed for people with severe cerebral palsy, Boccia is now enjoyed by people with a wide variety of abilities. Similar to the sports of  lawn bowling and curling, players score points by rolling or throwing their coloured Boccia balls closest to the white target ball called the jack. Competition can be between individuals (1vs 1), pairs (2 vs 2), or teams (3 vs 3). Each player, pairs, or teams have either 6 blue or 6 red Boccia balls to throw in each end. There are 4 ends to a Boccia match.

Who is SportAbility? SportAbility BC is a non profit, disability sport organization. We strive to offer access to sport for British Columbians with physical disabilities from grassroot to high-performance levels. Sports under our mandate include Para Ice Hockey, Boccia, Powerchair Soccer, and Para Soccer. For more information about SportAbility, visit our website here: www.sportabilitybc.ca

Who is Parawell Play? ParaWell Play recognizes the need of youth and young adults with disabilities to be in a healthy environment that not only includes them but challenges them to move, learn and develop.
These movement opportunities need to be similar to what others are doing and individualized to match their goals. ParaWell Play enables opportunities for movement, learning, and development.

Questions?:  please contact Jade: jadewerger@sportabilitybc.ca or Karen: Karen.natho@ufv.ca