We host a regional Boccia contest for schools across the region

Cambridge Regional College played host to a regional Boccia contest for 17 schools  from across Peterborough, Huntindgon and Cambridge.

Boccia is a Paralympic sport similar to bowls and our students acted as umpires for the games. The young people are all in the Uniformed Public Services department while also taking sports leadership awards.

Tutor Andrew Blackmore said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for our higher sports leaders, in Yr 2 of their Public Services course, as it gives them great volunteering experience that incorporates young people with disabilities. This will provide them with invaluable life skills.”

The game is played on a flat, smooth surface, usually indoors, with a court the size of a badminton court.