Cheshire Boccia International 2009

The weekend of 26^th/27^th July, 2009 saw the England Squad competing at a friendly International Competition in Wigan. This event saw 7 Nations competing over all classifications. England fielded a Team, 3 BC3 Pairs and a BC4 Pair.

The Competition was indeed highly competitive, seeing a number of athletes who had competed at the recent Paralympics in Beijing. For some of the players in attendance, it was their first experience of International play, so quite overwhelming. However, each and every player seemed to rise to the challenge and the play that was seen was intense and truly inspirational.

The Squad which consisted of Jaco Roux, Matthew James, Sean Francis, Liam Beresford, Cecilia Turk, Craig Johnson, Lee Maddison, Faye Stevenson, Ryan Paladino, Charlie Wilkinson and Emma Turner produced an amazing set of results. 2 Golds and 1 Bronze. The two golds were achieved by Liam and Ce and Charlie and Emma. The bronze by Faye and Ryan. Worthy of a mention is the truly outstanding feat from the BC4 players who managed to beat the Slovaks. In Beijing, the Slovaks won Bronze, hence our BC4 need to be applauded for their superb result.

Overall, the England Squad should be extremely proud, it was an excellent competition for us. At the closing ceremony after the medals and trophies had all been presented, the announcement was made as to the top Championship Nation. Another tremendous achievement saw the Squad pick up this most deserving cup. This shows just how committed the athletes were to prove that they were indeed worthy winners. Each and every one played to their full potential.

We the Management of the England Squad, stand up and applaud our athletes, Well Done, long may our success continue.

Written by a very highly elated England Manager. (Cassandra Turk)

For full results please see the Boccia-Results page

Open Czech Boccia Championship   April 2009

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Vienna Friendly International Boccia Competition   November 2008

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Beijing   2008

CP Sport would like to congratulate the following boccia players on their selection for the Paralympic Boccia Team travelling to Beijing this year:

• Dan Bentley,
• Nigel Murray,
• Zoe Robinson and
• David Smith.

It is a fantastic achievement for these boccia players and we know that they will do themselves, Great Britain and CP Sport proud.

Vienna International Boccia Event   September 2007

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Czech Boccia Championships   Aprl 21^st - 22^nd 2007

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England Boccia Squad

BC1 - Nicholas Allen, Kayleigh Black, Matthew James, David Smith

BC2 - Daniel Bentley, Ali Lalani, Paige Tabone, Rachel Benhamou, Sean Francis, Zoe Robinson, Jaco Roux

BC3 - Cecilia Turk, Lee Hamlyn, Liam Beresford, Therese Hunt

BC4 - Chloe Hixson, Emma Turner

Invitees to train - Andrew Morgan (BC1), Michelle Barnes (BC1), Jenny Bolland (BC1), Faye Stevenson (BC3), Jayne Glass (BC3), Jess Hunter (BC3), Ryan Paladino (BC3) and Charlie Wilkinson (BC4)

Team Manager - Cassandra Turk

Administrative Co-ordinator - Mervyn Turk

Coaches - Sandra King and Barry Bowden

Selectors - Sandra King, Barry Bowden, Cassandra Turk, Mervyn Turk, Jan Hodgetts, Lucy Hall, Richard Evans

Medic - Ann Allen

Head Ref/Physio - Richard Evans

Additional Squad staff - Brian and Ann Allen, Jill Meadowcraft and Carl Robinson, Daleen and Johann Roux, Mark Ross, Mary Hunt, Pete Andrews, Julia James