Boccia New Zealand

"TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH BOCCIA"

Boccia New Zealand promotes and supports the sport of boccia amongst all people throughout Aotearoa, specifically those living with a physical impairment.

Boccia is a precision ball sport similar to petanque and bowls whereby athletes throw, kick or use a ramp to propel a ball onto court aiming to get close to a target ball (Jack). Played indoors from a seated position using soft leather balls on a smooth rectangular court, boccia can be played as individuals, in pairs or teams of three. Boccia is a 'sport for all', a game of skill and strategy and is a truly inclusive sport in which men and women of all ages and abilities can play together.

Boccia is a Paralympic sport with no Olympic counterpart and is designed specifically for athletes with a physical impairment.

Over the years New Zealand athletes have experienced a proud history of success on the international stage.