“The Boccia Battle” is the pinnacle State Titles boccia competition in Queensland. This event is open to newer competitors whilst also offering more experienced Boccia participants with the opportunity to be selected for the Queensland State Boccia Team which will compete at the Boccia Australia National Titles (BANT), hosted by Sporting Wheelies in November 2023.
Competition
Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 July 2023
Morayfield Sports & Events Centre
298 Morayfield Road, Morayfield 4506
Competition Structure
Preliminary Event Schedule
| Event | Time |
| Friday – Athlete National classifications (TBC) | To be confirmed based on numbers |
| Saturday & Sunday – Venue Open | 8am |
| Draw collection | 8am (Saturday only) |
| Warm up Court available | 8.30 am |
| Competition Duration | Approx 9am – 4pm |
| Presentations | Sunday Approximately 4pm |
Competition Structure
The competition will consist of Individual divisions of play in either a pools match competitin or a round robin style of competition (pending athlete registration numbers) in BC1, BC2, BC3, BC4/BC5, Open classifications. The results will be determined by player ranking from matches as follows:
| Criteria | Method | Description |
| 1 | Number of Wins | The total number of wins in descending order |
| 2 | Head-to-Head Record | The total number of wins in descending order against the other side(s) in the tie |
| 3 | Points Difference | The total number of points scored, minus the total number of points conceded in descending order |
| 4 | Points For | The total number of points scored, minus the total number of points conceded in descending order |
| 5 | Ends Won | The total number ends won in descending order |
| 6 | Positive Points Difference in a Single Match | The highest positive points difference (points scored; minus points conceded) in a single match in descending order |
| 7 | Positive Points Difference in a Single End | The highest positive points difference (points scored; minus points conceded) in a single end in descending order |
| 8 | Seeding Position | The lowest ranked side is the winner (ascending order) |
*A BC1 athlete will be awarded a 3 points head start per game as the athlete is competing in a multi-classification pool.
The process for applying these criteria is:
- All sides within the pool are compared against the criteria starting with the number of wins. The side with the greatest number of wins is given the higher finishing position.
- If there is a tie, then criteria two should be applied. The number of tied sides will determine how this criterion is applied. Where two sides are tied, the match between these sides is the tie breaker. Where three or more sides are tied, only the matches between the tied sides should be used. This will mean removing any results of a side not included in the tie. Once these matches have been removed, the side with the greatest number of wins is given the higher finishing position.
- If criteria two cannot split the tie, then criteria three is applied. Where the tie at criteria two involved three or more sides, then criteria three should be applied only to the matches involving the tied sides. This process is repeated with each criterion applied in sequential order until the tie is split.
Friendly matches may be played to ensure athletes have a minimum number of games; results do not contribute to scoring. The matches that were forfeited will count towards the non-forfeiting player.
Registrations
All Registrations to be completed online.
Registrations close: Saturday 1 July 2023
Registration Fees $210 per player.
Athletes enrolled and participating in a Sporting Wheelies Boccia Social Sport Program (discount) $180 per player.
Refunds
Competitors wishing to withdraw may receive a full refund up before the registration closing date. There will be no refunds after this date. Please note all withdrawals must be in writing. Withdrawals due to illness or injury must be accompanied by a medical certificate and supplied to sporting wheelies.
Presentation Ceremony
The event will conclude with a presentation ceremony at approximately 3:30/4pm on Sunday 23rd July.
Volunteers and Officials
Volunteers and officials are needed to fill various positions for the event.
If you can help, please let us know.
Meals
Lunches and snacks will be available for purchase from Morayfield Sports and Events Centre snackbar. Players may bring their own individual meals however as a condition of the venue, it is not appropriate to enter the facility with a large amount of food with intent of catering for a team.
First Aid
Sporting Wheelies kit available onsite throughout the competition.
Conditions of Entry
All athletes agree to the terms and conditions as outlines on the registration forms. Athletes must have no outstanding debts to the Sporting Wheelies.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome to attend the event to support their friends, family, or to watch some Boccia games.
Spectators are asked to respect all athletes, volunteers, officials and event staff, failure to do so will result in the offending person/s to being asked to leave the facility.
Event Coordinators
Sasha Ulasowski | Team Leader Para Sports & Recreation – Sporting Wheelies
E: Sashau@sportingwheelies.org.au
M: 3253 3333
Angelo Macaro | Para Sports Participation Coordinator – Sporting Wheelies
E: angelom@sportingwheelies.org.au
M: 3253 3333
Matchday
Kate Jenian | QLD Head of Referees
Event Technical Delegate (TBC)
Event Sponsors
Sporting Wheelies wishes to thank our event partner
Thank you to our event Volunteers, Officials & Referees, without whom the event would not be possible.
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Other Roles
You do not have to play Boccia to be involved. You can contribute as a volunteer, coach, team manager, umpire, administrator of the sport or as an enthusiastic supporter.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please get in touch using the link below.
Calendar of Events
Throughout the year a range of Sports programs and events are held, to view the complete calendar of events please select the link below.
