Boccia
Saturday, April 29
9-11am
The Whole Person
3710 Main Street, KCMO 64111
Come play Boccia!
TWP will be hosting a Boccia clinic on Saturday, April 29th from 9-11am in the Community Room at The Whole Person. This event is open to anyone over the age of five who’s in a wheelchair or power chair regardless of their physical ability.
Boccia is a paralympic sport solely for wheelchair users and is very similar to bocce ball or curling. Players are on one side of the court and propel blue or red balls toward the white ball, which is known as The Jack. Games can be played 1 on 1, 2 on 2, or 3 on 3. The great thing about boccia is that anyone who is in a wheelchair can play. Athletes can propel the ball with their hands, feet or even push it off a ramp using a pointer on their head or in their mouth. No matter the athlete’s range of motion, trunk control or grip strength, anyone can play!
This clinic will be led by Boccia expert Mark Flora-Swick. With Mark you will learn the basics of Boccia as well as gameplay and strategy.
Participants will need to complete a waiver to participate. Waiver can be completed here.
We encourage anyone who is interested to come learn Boccia with us!
If you are interested in playing Boccia, or other adaptive sports and recreation activities, contact Kate Hwang, at 816-627-2220, or adaptivesports@thewholeperson.org, or complete the form below.
