The Boccia Leaders Award provides a brief overview of knowledge, skills and abilities to introduce the game for teachers, coaches and volunteers aged 16+. It is a minimum requirement for at least one coach/volunteer to obtain the Award in order to run a recreational session (e.g. as part of a leisure centre programme, multi-sports club, holiday programme, school session etc). Boccia Leaders aged 16 and 17 should deliver sessions under supervision of another adult aged 18+.
The Level 1 Award in Officiating Boccia workshop covers officiating, understanding players’ individual needs and putting key skills into practice.
The Level 1 Award in Coaching Boccia focuses on planning, communication, demonstration, observation, analysis, feedback and understanding the sport. At least one coach aged 16+ must obtain this award as a minimum standard for running a club or working with developing/competing players. Coaches aged 16 and 17 should deliver sessions under supervision of another adult aged 18+.
The Level 2 Award in Coaching Boccia covers technical skills, roles, responsibilities, developing physical and mental capacities, long-term planning and competition management. Coaches aged 18+ who are working with performance athletes in boccia, or who are running competitive clubs or regional squads should work towards completing this qualification.
