Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand

Perfect Boccia Opportunity

The Boccia Beginners day on Saturday 11th December is a great way to start your boccia career. It will be a fun-filled day based out at the Ellerslie Recreation Centre on Michaels Ave. Lunch will be supplied by the CP Society. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for further detail.

During my youth I remember looking on in envy, watching the wheelchair basketball guys have all the fun. Many years later boccia arrived on the scene and at last I had the chance to play competitive sport. A journey that took me to two Paralympics and to world ranked tournaments throughout the world.

Our Boccia Director Luke Morriss has created the perfect opportunity to start your journey in the sporting arena. So come along and give it a go. Basically boccia is a simple game because all you have to do is to roll your ball close to the target white ball.

However as you begin to find out on December the 11th the sport has a lot of subtle tactics. For example instead of aiming for the white ball you can place a ball to block your opponents or you may decide to throw a long ball to cover the back of the court. After a while you automatically work out how best to throw the ball or use a ramp.

Of course all these tactics are for future consideration. On December 11th the emphasis is on the fun side of boccia and believe me there is a lot of fun to be had.

Early planning for the day consists of various games and activities based on a "king of the court" style format where you can play to the level you are at and move up and down the courts. There is a strong possibility that some prizes will be up for grabs too.

The sport of boccia guarantees fun and laughter. It also offers the possibility of travelling around the country or even representing New Zealand around the world.

Start your journey on December the 11th

Ross Flood rflood@cpsociety.org.nz

2010 Archive Articles:

A fun event to pencil in 3/10/2010
The dark side beckons you 23/9/2010
Give Boccia a go out West Auckland 16/9/2010
Photos urgently required 8/9/2010
A man of many talents 31/8/210
Disability Rights Workshop 10/8/2010
A Worthy Read 3/8/2010
Exquisite, Breathtaking, Provocative 27/7/2010
“Mamma Mia” what a night!!! 20/7/2010
The Foghorn Experience 13/7/2010
Beyond Joke and Pocket 6/7/2010
Boccia circuit in full swing 30/6/2010
New players welcome to Bridge Battle 25/6/2010
A video resource kit 17/6/2010
2010 Review of Human Rights in New Zealand 10/6/2010
Early initiatives make the man 3/6/2010
Unforgettable Journeys 27/5/2010
Subsidized insulation and heating 20/5/2010
“Big OE on Wheels" 13/5/2010
Discussion on the causes and consequences of CP 6/5/2010
ADHB needs your input 29/4/2010
“Know How” Expo a must for Diaries 22/4/2010
Knight champions cord blood research 14/4/2010
Spark your creative juices 6/4/2010
Mike agrees, Adam’s a cool dude 30/3/2010
A Dummy's Guide to Cord Blood and Stem Cells..... :) 23/3/2010
Auckland Trots Night 2010 16/3/2010 (Photos)
Changes to equipment and modifications services 9/3/2010
Bob knew anything is possible 2/3/2010
Special Education Review ! (19th Mar.!) 20/2/2010
People Getting Out There 10/2/2010
Disability perspective of Avatar 3/2/2010
AusACPDM Conference - Christchurch 26/1/2010
CP Society Holiday Boccia Tournament 15/1/2010 (Photos)
“Getting Out There” in Hamilton 5/1/2010

For Archive Articles

The News that was

Central Auckland Boccia Evening
The CP Society is having a Central Auckland Boccia evening at the Mt. Albert YMCA Community Recreation Centre on 773 New North Road, Wednesday 27 October from 6.00 to 7.30pm
For more information click here to download the flyer or phone contact Luke on 0800 503 603 or email luke@cpsociety.org.nz

2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand Inc

Sunday, the 17th October 2010 at 2pm
DRC, 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak, Auckland

Click on the items below to download them

AGM Booklet
Auditor’s Report
Survey

Boccia NZ Referee Workshop/Course
Saturday the 30th of October. In Auckland
This is a good opportunity to improve your skills or start your referee career.
If you are interested or would like more information please email Paul at monkie@orcon.net.nz
Closing date is Monday the 18th of October

Urgent

Historical photos are urgently required, as the Society heads towards its 60th Anniversary, in early March. A large chunk of the time left is taken up by the Christmas holiday period, so we need to gather up imagery of the past, by the end of October.

Please contact General Manager Harvey Brunt as soon as possible to ensure your historic photos are photo copied in a completely safe environment. Ring 0800 503 603 Email cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz

The photos are needed for the Anniversary booklet and presentation which will be part of the ceremony, on the night of March 12th 2011.

Click on the Cover to download the August 2010 issue of the Review

Twiggers Cabaret in Christchurch
- a few more photos... click here

Director of Boccia Position
We are pleased to announce that Luke Morriss has been appointed to the position of Director of Boccia for the Cerebral Palsy Society. Luke will begin this full time position on the 1st Sep 2010 and will be based at the Society's office in Royal Oak in Auckland. I am excited about this initiative that the Board has agreed to. The sporting benefits for our members as well as the strengthening of Boccia in NZ will be its outcomes.
I look forward to Luke spearheading this initiative.... Regards Harvey Brunt

2010 Boccia Nationals
Sat 6th & Sun 7th November 2010, Allen Brewster Centre, Papatoetoe, Auckland.

Click here to download the Entry Form

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