BISFed are please to release the Boccia training schedule for the Paralympic Games. Training commences on the 31st August and runs through to the end of the competition on the 16th September (no sessions on the 7th September due…
BISFed can now confirm the entry lists for 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. Late substitutions due to injuries may still occur. Any changes made from this point are only permitted in accordance with the Late Athlete Submission policy.
Throughout the last quadrennial it became apparent to the BISFed Rules Committee that there were slight inconsistencies in the way that referees from around the world interpreted different rules. As and when these became apparent the committee published clarifications…
Manufacturers of boccia balls will be aware of the recent challenges regarding the testing of boccia balls which have occurred during BISFed-sanctioned competitions. In short, the existing tests do not provide the confidence needed that all the balls used…
Then IPC medical manager has requested the cooperation of all assistants to athletes in the BC3 class. Any assistants who are taking any prohibitive substance on the 2016 Prohibited List need to complete the BISFed TUE form for assessment…
The BISFed family is deeply sad to announce the news that one of our top international referees, Cor Van Beers, has recently passed away.
Cor was a highly regarded in the sport of Boccia and had been due to officiate…
BISFed are pleased to announce the release of the bid documents for 2017-2020 quadrennial. To supplement the bid document, a competition pathway document has been produced to assist perspective bidders. This document identifies the specific requirements for each event…
The BISFed Competition Committee are delighted to confirm the the Competition System for 2017-2020 has been confirmed. The committee, chaired by Dom Tremblay, have worked tirelessly to develop the system from the last quadrennial to help drive the sport forward.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the names of a record 22 athletes who will run for election for the IPC Athletes’ Council at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Elections for the six summer sport representatives on the Athletes’…
The world’s top boccia athletes will get to perfect their gaming strategies ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, when the BISFed 2016 World Open begins on Monday (13 June) in Povoa de Varzim, Portugal.
