Boccia (School Games)
23 Feb 2023
23 Feb 2023
10:00am - 2:30pm
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, E20 3AD
We kick off the new year with our first ParaGames Event – Boccia!
Using a huge amount of skill and precision, players will take it in turns to aim their balls closest to the target ball known as the “jack”. Loved by all ages, Boccia can be adapted to include all disabled people and provides the opportunity to be active, develop teamwork and hand/eye coordination skills.
For more information, please refer to the entry info tab.
Rules:23 Feb 2023
10:00am - 2:30pm
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, E20 3AD
The following age categories are eligible to compete in this event:
|
Age Category |
Oldest DOB | Youngest DOB | Likely School Year |
| U11 | 01/09/2011 | N/A |
Year 6 & U |
Each school 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 should 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.
The deadline to submit team entry and school representative is;
Friday 10th February 2023
A school must be entered by a School Games Organiser, or nominated team manager in advance of the deadline listed on the LYG App (Playwaze).
23 Feb 2023
10:00am - 2:30pm
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, E20 3AD
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.
23 Feb 2023
10:00am - 2:30pm
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, E20 3AD
23 Feb 2023
10:00am - 2:30pm
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, E20 3AD
contact your borough to enter
Kensington and Chelsea
Barking and Dagenham
Haringey
City of London
