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Three BC1 individual medalists on the podium at the Poznań 2026 World Boccia Challenger.

Boccia Canada Athletes Reach New Milestones at Poznań 2026 World Boccia Challenger

August 18, 2026

Ottawa, ON (August 14, 2026) – Boccia Canada athletes Joe Philpott, Fatima Abderrahmane and Alexandre Lemaire reached new milestones on the international stage at the Poznań 2026 World Boccia Challenger in Poland, held from August 3–11. Competing at his first World Boccia Challenger, Philpott (St. John’s, NL) captured the bronze medal in the men’s BC1…

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Nominations open for the 2026 Donna Zorn Award

July 22, 2026

The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association and Boccia Canada are excited to open the nominations for the 2026 Donna Zorn Award. This annual award is intended to recognize someone Making a Difference in boccia. It is geared to someone who goes above and beyond in boccia at the community, provincial or national level. The award was…

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Join the Board of Directors of the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association

July 13, 2026

Help create lasting opportunities through sport for individuals with cerebral palsy and other significant physical disabilities. The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA) is seeking passionate, experienced, and visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors. CCPSA is at a defining moment in its evolution. This is a unique opportunity to help expand opportunities for…

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CCPSA Announces New Leadership Appointments to the Boccia Canada Council and Officials & Technical Committee

July 11, 2026

Ottawa, ON — July 9, 2026 — The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA), the national sport organization responsible for the governance and delivery of boccia in Canada, is pleased to announce new leadership appointments within its Boccia Canada Council structure.  Following an open nomination process, CCPSA is pleased to welcome Jane Blaine as the new Chair of the Boccia…

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Defining Our Next Chapter: Share Your Input

April 17, 2026

We are entering an exciting period for the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association as we look to modernize our organization and our activities, particularly in the context of the evolving Canadian sport landscape and the broader Future of Sport dialogue. As we plan for the future of our sport and our organization, many may not…

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