Boccia
Boccia is a tactical game which can be played at any age.
6 players (3 on red team, 3 on blue team) play towards a target “jack” with the aim of getting as many as possible on their team closest to the target. The game is fully inclusive as anyone with a physical disability or reduced mobility due to age can play and enjoy the game. As a social or competitive game, boccia can also be enjoyed by anyone with an intellectual disability.
Boccia Trainer course was held on October 22nd at Enable Ireland Adults Services in Mungret. National coach and tutor , Siobhán Garvey, brought participants through every aspect of the game. This included court marking, official rules and adaptations, tactics of team play and skill development.
If you are interested in the training course, please contact LCSP- 061-468542.
Regular training and tournaments take place for various groups throughout Limerick:
Intellectual Disability: Southill Area Centre, Wednesdays 2-3pm. €1 per participant.
Contact LCSP on 061-468542
Services throughout Limerick attend Wednesday sessions and participants have the opportunity to take part in a Munster Social League. Limerick finished 2nd overall in the 2011 League to a very skilful Cork team. Limerick were the Cup holders from 2010- and hopefully in 2012!!!
Irish Wheelchair Association: Tuesdays in Delta Sports Dome- tbc.
Contact IWA on 061-313691
Cerebral Palsy: Enable Ireland, Mungret.
Contact Enable Irl on 061-301830
