In September 2020, the first ever online learning series for boccia was launched.Six months on and we are delighted to report on the successful delivery of 13 sessions which attracted over 200 attendances from across the UK boccia community.The sessions provided a diverse range of learning and development linked to boccia coaching, officiating, classification, equipment and more. All sessions were delivered as 60-90 minute online interactive workshops and 80% of surveyed respondents said their knowledge within boccia and the subject has improved or significantly improved since attending.
By adapting to new ways of working we have been able to both reach new audiences and upskill our existing workforce during the pandemic. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from both new volunteers and experienced individuals;
What next?
Following the success of these sessions, we are delighted to confirm that we will be continuing with online learning opportunities for the foreseeable future. Here are the four upcoming sessions:
Introduction to Nutrition – Wednesday 28th April – 7pm
https://introductiontonutrition.eventbrite.co.uk
Classification for Coaches – Wednesday 19th May – 7pm
https://classificationforcoaches.eventbrite.co.uk
Introduction to Visually Impaired Boccia – Wednesday 9th June – 7pm
https://visuallyimpairedboccia.eventbrite.co.uk
Athlete Experiences with Will Arnott – Wednesday 23rd June – 7pm
https://athleteexperienceswillarnott.eventbrite.co.uk
Book a space on all future sessions here
Recordings of some of the sessions can be found via the Boccia England YouTube channel