Hernebaybocciaclub

Covid-19 (coronavirus)
Unfortunately, and in the interests of health, Herne Bay Boccia Club committee have decided to pause all Boccia sessions for the time being. This is in the interest of the health of all our members, players, assistants and volunteers.
I will let you all know when we are up and running again. Please everyone - keep safe and stay healthy.

Herne Bay Boccia Club Presentations Afternoon with the Lord Mayor of Canterbury and his Lady Mayoress 28th February 2020.
Herne Bay Boccia Club plays 2 competitions each year, 1) the prestigious Herne Bay Boccia Shield and, 2) the Herne Bay Boccia Challenge Cup. This year the Shield went to John Beddow along with the gold medal. The silver medal went to Shonie Fitch with Laurel Cray taking the bronze medal,
The Challenge Cup this year went to Tammy Greathead along with the gold medal, the silver medal went to Ryan Savage and the bronze to Lorraine King.
These competitions are played each week from September through to the end of January. This year we were joined by Lord Mayor of Canterbury, Terry Westgate and his wife the Lady Mayoress. After being welcomed to the club they watched a game of Boccia being played by most of our trophy winners - the first time they had seen Boccia played. The Lord Mayor then presented the trophies, joined by his wife, Following the presentations we all enjoying some tasty finger food.

The Kent Boccia Championships 2019 held at King Henry's Sports Centre, Erith on Sunday 17th November featured 11 teams from across Kent, from Bexley, Dartford, Gillingham, Thanet and Herne Bay. The event was organised by Janet Swann from Bexley Dodgers Boccia club. Boccia England referees and liners officiated, many thanks to them all for giving up their day, especially as they had been officiating at the Heathcoat Cup at Crawley the previous day. The Lady Mayor and her Es**rt presented the awards. The standard of play was very high, so we are very proud that Herne Bay Boccia Club teams played so well bringing home Gold and Bronze awards. Added to this, our new team Herne Bay Sandpipers were awarded the Gerry Wooder Memorial Trophy. This trophy is awarded for 'Endeavour in the Spirit of Boccia'.

The first Kent Boccia Pairs Competition was held on Sunday 20th October 2019 at Medway Park Sports Centre, Gillingham. The day was very much enjoyed by all who took park in this inaugural event, and we look forward to many more in the future.

Herne Bay Boccia Club celebrated National Boccia Day with cakes on Friday 27th September at our regular training day.

Kent were very well represented this year including Shonie and Colin fro Herne Bay