Boccia (Open Games)

The following age categories are eligible to compete in this event:

Each borough is permitted to have a minimum of 3 participants and a maximum of 9 participants to field a team.

This competition is a pan-disability event. Teams must be made up of players with severe learning disabilities, physical impairments or profound and multiple impairments, in particular wheelchair users. Visually Impaired (VI) players please see rules of play 6.4.3. The competition is open to young people who fall under BC 1-8 of the Boccia Classifications outlined here. Please contact LYG if you require clarification on whether a young person can compete.

Young people with a mild learning disability or hearing-impaired players are generally not eligible for this event unless they also have an impairment outlined above or in the Boccia England classification guide.

The closing date for boroughs to submit their squads is;

11.59pm, Friday 10th February 2023

All competitors must be entered by a council staff member, or nominated team manager in advance of the deadline listed.

Competitors/parents should be aware that the closing date listed is for borough’s to submit their squad. It is advised you make contact to confirm your entry in advance of this deadline.

Use the ‘Contact Your Borough’ search bar below to find the relevant contact for your team. Please type the name of the borough instead of using post code e.g. Bexley.

For full rules and regulations, please see Boccia (Open) – London Youth Games

On the day of the event, Team Managers must sign in their teams with LYG at the assigned registration desk between 10:00 – 10:45

Venue: Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre

Address:  Eton Manor, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Leadmill Ln, London E20 3AD

Phone: 0300 003 0614

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/hockey-and-tennis-centre 

The cafe will not be open on the day of the event. There is a vending machine that sells cold drinks and snacks. Please bring any refreshments you need for the day with you.

Both are available at the venue. However, we strongly recommend coming changed ready for the activity.

Parking: There is parking onsite. Please use the overflow car park which has been assigned to our event.

Tubes and Trains: Closest station is Leyton, followed by an 17 min walk.

Buses: W15 and 308 (Spitalfields Market stop)

Disabled parking bays, Accessible changing room, Disability hoist in the disabled toilet and an Accessible shower.

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