Vancouver Boccia Program Leader

We are seeking  volunteers to lead our Vancouver Boccia program. New leaders at the program will receive mentoring until they feel comfortable to confidently lead the program independently and in coordination with the other leaders. Mentoring will include sport specific knowledge at the community program level. Further safe sport education and coaching education (sport and non-sport specific) will be offered to the volunteer to further their coaching experience. Volunteers will be required to complete a background screening and become a SportAbility Supporter Member (no cost to either of these).

This program is open to all ages and abilities but primarily serves adults with physical disabilities. Leaders will work with the participants to set up Boccia skill developing games and drills as well as lead fun, friendly Boccia inter-program Boccia matches. Leaders will assist the participants with collecting the Boccia balls after they have been thrown as well as assisting participants with aligning the Boccia ramp for their shots for those who use the ramp to participate.

The program is offered every Tuesday 12:45 – 2:15pm at Douglas Park Community Centre 801 W 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1Z8 in the gymnasium. Attending weekly is ideal. With the support of the other program leaders, missing a session for other commitments or appointments is possible. Communicating and working with the other program leaders for balance is key. 

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity and/or are interested, please contact Justine: sportdevelopment@sportabilitybc.ca 

What is Boccia?
Boccia is a Paralympic sport that requires accuracy, precision, and focus. Originally designed for people with severe cerebral palsy, Boccia is now enjoyed by people with a wide variety of  physical disabilities. Similar to the sports of  lawn bowling and curling, players score points by rolling or throwing their coloured Boccia balls closest to the white target ball called the jack. Competition can be between individuals (1vs 1), pairs (2 vs 2), or teams (3 vs 3). Each player, pairs, or teams have either 6 blue or 6 red Boccia balls to throw in each end. There are 4 ends to a Boccia match. For more information about Boccia, visit the Boccia Canada Website here: http://bocciacanada.ca/en/