Looking
to get involved in a paralympic sport?
Ready
to try something new?
If so, you are
ready for BOCCIA!!!
What is Boccia? - A paralympic sport, similar to Bocce, where the
name of the game is to earn as many points as possible by throwing your boccia
balls closer to the target ball than the other team.
Who is it for? - Boccia is intended for, but not exclusive to,
players with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological impairments. An ability to
follow directions is all that’s required. Assistance and devices can be used to
play the game with your hands, feet, or head.
BOCCIA LEAGUE
Where: Ground Floor Sports Medicine
Gym - Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
When: Wednesday nights September 23rd through November
18th 6:30-8:00pm
We will have open gym
nights 9/23/15 and 9/30/15, with league play beginning 10/7/15
Who: Players of all abilities, ages 8 to 21 yrs.
What: Bring your friends and family to our gym to try a few Boccia
games
Please RSVP or direct
any questions to Brie Sheppard, outpatient physical therapist
(302)298-7490
