2025 Fall Adaptive Boccia Clinic

09/06/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Location

Summary

Mary Free Bed is offering an adaptive boccia ball clinic this Fall. Boccia is a precision ball sport similar to bocce ball, specifically designed for athletes with disabilities that affect motor skills. It's a Paralympic sport, meaning it's played at the highest level of competition for athletes with disabilities. Players aim to throw leather balls (either red or blue) closer to a white target ball, called the "jack," than their opponents.

Description

Description: Boccia is a precision ball sport similar to bocce ball, specifically designed for athletes with disabilities that affect motor skills. It's a Paralympic sport, meaning it's played at the highest level of competition for athletes with disabilities. Players aim to throw leather balls (either red or blue) closer to a white target ball, called the "jack," than their opponents.

Cost: Free

Lunch will be provided after the clinic.

Dates and Times: Saturday September 6th, 2025 from 10am-12pm

Location:
Mary Free Bed YMCA
5500 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI