Try Boccia and New Age Kurling with the Disability Inclusion Network

As part of Disability History Month, join the Disability and Inclusion Network (DIN) for a relaxed lunchtime session of boccia and New Age Kurling. The session has been organised with Graeme Wilson (Disability Sport Officer), in collaboration with DIN, to provide an accessible and enjoyable opportunity for staff to try two highly inclusive activities.

We particularly welcome colleagues with disabilities, impairments or long term health conditions, but everyone is encouraged to come along, whether you are a DIN member or not. No previous experience is needed.

What are the activities?

Boccia is a Paralympic target sport played from a seated position. Players aim to get their coloured balls as close as possible to a white target ball, known as the jack. Balls can be thrown, rolled, kicked or delivered using a ramp, making the game accessible to people with a wide range of physical abilities and movement needs.

New Age Kurling is an accessible indoor version of curling. Players slide specially designed stones across a smooth floor towards a target, aiming to finish as close to the centre as possible. The activity can be played seated or standing, and pushers and ramps can be used where needed to help participants propel the stones.

There is no need to stay for the full session. Drop in at any point between 12 noon and 2pm and stay for as long as suits you.

You can try boccia, New Age Kurling or both.

Depending on numbers, games of both activities will run alongside one another, with plenty of opportunity to swap between them.

Come along, try something new, meet colleagues and have some fun.