The 2016 Open Boccia Tournament, which attracted 60 competitors from across the country, took place at Greenbank Sports Academy on 2nd 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 22nd 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)