Get Inspired: How to get into boccia
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Boccia Championships 2018 - here's how to play.
How do I start?
Find your local club in England, external, Scotland, external, Wales, external and Northern Ireland, external.
What is boccia?
A sport specifically designed for athletes with a disability, two sides compete to get their balls as close to the target ball (jack) as possible.
The ball can be thrown, rolled, bounced or kicked and a ramp can be used if the player is unable to release the ball with their hands.
Is it for me?
It's a mixed-gender sport that can be played individually or as a team. Although it's designed for people with a disability, anyone can play and a classification system operates at competitive level so that players compete at a similar level of ability.
What to expect when I start?
Boccia tests muscle control, accuracy and co-ordination.
With clubs across the UK, it offers a great way to meet new people and develop communication skills.
It's an indoor sport that's usually played on a court similar in size to a badminton court - but any flat surface can be used.
The Lord's Taverners U19 National Boccia Championships, external is a schools competition for young people with a physical disability.
To get you in the mood…
'I want to be the Roger Federer of boccia'
Are you inspired to try boccia? Or maybe you are a keen enthusiast already? Get in touch and tell us your experience of the activity by tweeting us on @bbcgetinspired,, external visiting us on Facebook, external or email us on [email protected]., external
All clubs need a chair, secretary and treasurer to help things run smoothly as well as officials, coaches and judges. Whatever role you're interested in, Join In, external has opportunities to volunteer in your area.
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