Have you got what it takes?

BOCCIA? HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Boccia UK is launching the search for the next generation of Paralympians and is enlisting teachers and sports coaches to help in the hunt.

The governing body of the Paralympic sport is hoping that teachers and coaches can help identify young people who have the potential to compete in boccia at the highest levels.

“To be a world class boccia player, you need technical ability but also a sharp strategic brain that can tactically out-think opponents,” explains Liz Fisher, Head of Performance Pathway.

Boccia UK is looking for young people who:

•          are performing well academically, particularly in STEM subjects?

•          might already be showing strategic ability through playing chess and board games?

•        fit the classification criteria of BC1-4 to compete at a Paralympics?

“We know that there are young people out there who might not even consider themselves as sporty. They may not even have heard of the sport of boccia. But they could be our next stars! Boccia is as much a mental challenge as a physical one so we are looking for players who have the potential to be highly tactical,” adds Liz.

Please visit Athlete Recruitment to find out more.

Louis Saunders is one of Britain's brightest boccia talents. From The Angmering School, he shares his journey from playing at school to being hopeful for selection for the Tokyo Paralympics:

If you have any questions, please get in touch at parispotential@boccia.uk.com .