Rafael Young, BC3 Winner

The 2016 Open Boccia Tournament, which attracted 60 competitors from across the country, took place at Greenbank Sports Academy on 2^nd October.

Organiser Steve Sullivan commented:

“The standard of play has been high, with fair play demonstrated throughout, which is testament to the hard work of players, coaches and support staff in preparing for the event”

I would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to volunteers and referees who did an excellent job to help the tournament run smoothly and professionally.”

He added:

“Boccia is a priority development sport at the Academy and have organised a team event for disabled players only. The 2017 Boccia Tournament will take place on Sunday 22^nd January and the closing date for entries is 13th January.”

Results

BC1

Winner: Daniel Wain (Sheffield Boccia)

Runner up: Caroline Robinson (Stockport)

BC2

Winner: Callum Smith (EMD)

Runner up: Chris Oswin (Stockport)

BC3

Winner: Rafael Young (Stockport)

Runner up: Gareth Stafford (Stockport)

BG5

Winner: Leslie Martin (Sheffield)

Runner up: Isabella Wood (Jigsaw)

BG6

Winner: Derek Sked (Southern Boccia)

Runner up: David Burns (Blackpool Boccia)

BG8

Winner: Nathan Smith (East Midlands)

Runner up: Dan Wilson (Cheshire)