FUTURE BOCCIA CHAMPIONS ON DISPLAY

Following on from the successful inaugural schools Boccia day last year, some of Auckland’s best junior Boccia players again went head to head at the Auckland secondary schools Boccia competition, on the 22nd June, at Waitakere College.

For some this was their first tournament. Others had already experienced such competition in last years’ tournament which was attended by 50 students from Mount Roskill Grammar; Takapuna Grammar; Waitakere College and eventual winners Papatoetoe High School.

Although the 2010 defending champions Papatoetoe were unable to take part this year, the three remaining schools were joined by Carlson School for Cerebral Palsy and the 2011 winners Oaklynn Special School - to add extra competition and interest.

The tournament gave all students, teachers, assistants and parents a further idea of the possibilities that are out there in disability sport. Although the atmosphere focused on enjoyment, once on court the competitive sporting nature shone through and created some excellent games. These students showed why they can be future champions by showcasing the skills and tactics needed to win.

“Despite their young ages, these students are a talented group of young people. They all have the ability to develop the needed skills and strategy quickly and we want them to enjoy their Boccia”, said Luke Morriss, the Director of Boccia.

To end the day, past New Zealand Paralympic Games representatives Ross Flood and Stacey Roche (Halberg Trust) put on a short exhibition match in front of the 80-strong crowd. Despite the lack of preparation from these two ‘retired stars’, both showed glimpses of why they have been to the top and treated everyone to a mouth-watering game to further add fuel to fire for the youngsters.

To build on this enthusiasm here are two boccia related events to pencil in to your diary

July 16-17th: Auckland Boccia Battle of the Bridge, AUT Sport and Recreation
Centre North Shore, Auckland.

August 30th: Christchurch Secondary Schools Boccia Competition, Mairehau
High School, Christchurch.

Luke Morriss

2010 Archive Articles:

The ten year fire safety plan 22/6/2011
Inter-ACT Disability Arts Festival 15/6/2011
Repairs@accessable 8/6/2011
A heads up on Auckland Transport's HOP Card 30/5/2011
IF YOU DON’T CARE, HOW CAN WE 19/5/2011
Lynette “Lives the day" 12/5/2011
Feedback from the Ministry of Health’s Consumer Consortium – April 2011 Meeting 3/5/2011
The Big Day 28/4/2011
George Departs the Disability Scene 19/4/2011
Sound business plans funded 13/4/2011
Domestic abuse is a reality 6/4/2011
Auckland Council Disability Group Call for applicants 30/3/2011
New model on trial in BoP 25/3/2011
60th Anniversary (A timeline; most worthy) 17/3/2011
Remodelling Disability Support 8/3/2011
Join us on Facebook 1/3/2011
Boccia across the Ditch 22/2/2011
JAFA-ville's access is improving 15/2/2011
Parking problems at Festival 1/2/2011
Demystifying Disability via TV 25/1/2011
Boccia Rolls into Top Gear 18/1/2011 (Video & Photos)
New Year (1/1/2011) (Video)
Brunch at Barrel Hall (Auckland) 7/12/2010 (Photos)
Attitude Awards 2010 (03/12/2010)
Difficult terrain no sweat for Beachwheels 26/11/2010
getOnYourTrikes gets on TV1 19/11/2010
All Modes of Transport Welcome 22/10/2010
Dizzy over thought-controlled wheelchairs 15/10/2010
Perfect Boccia Opportunity 8/10/2010
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 (Video-Photos)
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

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