Kirton Boccia
Kirton Boccia
Played at Kirton Leisure, Willington Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 1EP
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During autumn and winter, Boccia is played indoors by an adult group on Wednesday afternoons 2pm-3.30pm.
During autumn and winter, Boccia is played indoors by an adult group on Wednesday afternoons 2pm-3.30pm.
Please arrive 1.45pm
Please arrive 1.45pm
Our 4th season started 1st October 2025
We ask a *£3 contribution per session towards costs.
*(subject to annual review)
Afterwards we usually have a social drink in the Bar!
Clean flat bowling shoes, plimsoles or trainers must be worn, to change into for use on the playing area, to avoid damage to court and Boccia balls from grit picked up on outside driveway!
We have 3 rinks, so we can accommodate up to 18 players in a session. If we have more, we take in turns to act as a referee.
Boccia is competitive but we have great fun and a good way of meeting new friends, whether single or a couple!
Last session before Christmas was a Target Boccia competition - followed by a 'Bring & Share' Tea. 🍰🍺🍷
It included a visit by Secret Santa!!
We then have a 3 week break and resume on 7th January 2026 - starting an hour later - please arrive 2.45pm.
5pm Meal at The Bull!
At our pre Christmas gathering on 10th December 2025 we played Target Boccia for the first time. Graham, Geoff and Ian were the winning team!
This was followed by a Bring & Share Tea with a visit from Secret Santa!!
A most enjoyable afternoon! We now have a 3 week break over Christmas. Boccia resumes on 7th January 2026. We start an hour later - arrive 2.45pm - 5pm Meal at The Bull!
The group enjoy a social gathering after playing a session of Boccia.
The group enjoy a social gathering after playing a session of Boccia.
We also meet up for a bring and share mid season tea and a New Year and end of season meal at The Bull in Kirton.
We also meet up for a bring and share mid season tea and a New Year and end of season meal at The Bull in Kirton.
About Boccia
About Boccia
Boccia is similar to Bocca Bowls and Petanque. ‘Boccia’ is derived from the Italian word for bowl.
Boccia is an established game played to international standard. It is a paralympic sport but suitable for those with a disability or none.
We use competition standard medium / hard balls - Each ball has a circumference of 270mm and weighs 275 grams and We have adapted the rules and play is similar to Bowling.
Adapted Rules:
A Boccia game consists of a series of ends.
An end consists of all 13 balls being propelled onto the court (the white jack, 6 red and 6 blue). Pairs or triples play 6 ends.
Mixed teams are decided by players drawing out a ball with number red or blue and letter A, B or C. (e.g. A1 red = red team court A - player 1. B2 blue = blue team court B - player 2.) Standing players must bowl with at least one foot on the mat.
The red side always begins the first end by propelling the jack on to the court at least 3 metres from the mat.
The player who propels the white jack ball also propels their first coloured ball, either pitched or rolled. A player from the opposite side then propels their first coloured ball.
If the jack, red or a blue ball touches the court sides - it is out of play. If a jack goes off court on 1st go, it is thrown again by the opposing side. It is a ‘dead’ played end, if the jack is hit by another ball and pushed off court.
The end is complete when all balls from both sides have been propelled.
One point is awarded for every ball of the same colour, which is closest to the jack.
Points scored each end are accumulated to give a final score.
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