Roter Stern Boccia
Indoor and para boccia for everyone – inclusive, fair and together.
Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons in an accessible sports hall in Pankow
For you
Who the training is for
Boccia is a precision game: the aim is to get your own balls as close as possible to the white target ball, the jack. It was developed for people with physical disabilities – with us, people with and without disabilities play together. Whether you are holding a ball for the first time or want to play tournaments: there is room for both recreational play and competitive training.
Training
Training times
- THUThursday18:00 – 20:00Galenusstraße 5 – accessible sports hallfor everyone
- SUNSunday17:00 – 19:00Galenusstraße 5 – accessible sports hallfor everyone
The training
What to expect
- Precision & tacticsThrowing, rolling, knocking balls away: you learn to aim for the jack and plan your moves.
- Ramp & assistanceIf you cannot throw, you play with a ramp – released by hand, by foot, by mouth or with an assistant.
- Inclusive & internationalPeople with and without disabilities train together – currently from three countries.
- CompetitionIf you like, you can play tournaments – such as the German Championships or the Czech Boccia Tour. No obligation.
Para boccia for everyone
Soon with our own ramp
Thanks to your support, we will soon have a ramp. This makes para boccia even more inclusive: people with tetraplegia, where all four limbs are affected, can also take an active part in training.
In sport class BC3, players play the ball via a ramp. An assistant positions the ramp according to the player’s instructions and releases the ball. Alternatively, players release the ball themselves with an aid, for example a pointer attached to the head (head pointer).
Especially great: BC3 allows not only training but also taking part in official competitions. The ramp thus gives people with tetraplegia, for example, the chance to play boccia and compete with others.
Getting there
Training venue
Accessible sports hall
Galenusstraße 5
13187 Berlin Pankow
The hall and entrance are step-free. Getting there: tram 50 to the stop Galenusstraße.
Before your first time
Good to know
- Everyone is welcomeWe are inclusive. Wheelchair users please bring their own assistant or another companion – to pick up the balls, to help with putting on and taking off jackets and, in autumn and winter, to keep the wheelchair clean.
- No outdoor shoesOutdoor shoes are not allowed in the hall. Wheelchairs need tyre covers or are wiped clean with a cloth beforehand. There is an anteroom for changing shoes.
- What you need? Nothing to start with.We have two spare ball sets that four people can train with. Wheelchair users need a companion.
- Please get in touch firstWe are still a small group, so please let us know in advance if you would like to come to a trial session: berlinboccias@aol.com or 0176 45885261 (also via WhatsApp).
Trial session
Join in three steps
- Choose a sessionCheck the training times to see which session suits you.
- Request a trial sessionPlease be sure to let us know in advance: berlinboccias@aol.com or 0176 45885261 (WhatsApp welcome). You can train for free up to four times in four weeks.
- Become a memberIf you like it, you can become a member online in just a few minutes.
Just ask and give it a try.
No previous experience needed. Free trial sessions up to four times in four weeks on request.
Please register in advance – all you need to bring are clean indoor shoes.