BOCCIA
BOCCIA Eligible Impairment: Physical GENERAL INFO TOURNAMENT RULES Each player is given six red or blue balls. He/she takes turn in attempting to land the ballas close as possible to the white ball (also known as a Jack), or knock the opponent s balls out of the way. The ball closest to the jack is awarded 1 point, and the total score is tallied after each player makes all six throws. SPORT CLASSES (Players with neurological condition, and weakness in muscles strength, coordination and limited joint motion) Non- (Players have weakness in muscles strength, coordination and limited joint motion) Non-Cerebral Palsy BC1 BC2 BC3 BC3 BC4 Players can use upper or lower limbs to propel/ throw the ball Players can compete with the help of an assistant Players can use upper limbs to propel/ throw the ball and to propel the wheelchair Players cannot pick up and/or throw the ball with purposeful direction Players use assistive devices to propel the ball and may receive assistance Same as CP BC3 but players do not have Players can grasp and throw the ball Players can propel the wheelchair
BOCCIA COACHES & OFFICIALS Kenneth Soh Team Manager Paola Ng Coach Tess Tan Coach Nurulsyahirah Bte Mohd Taha Ramp Assistant Chew Zi Qun Ramp Assistant Lim Boon Ghee Ramp Assistant Foo Woon Chiam Sport Assistant
Chan Siew Gek DOB: 9/6/1959 HEIGHT: 153 cm WEIGHT: 46 kg DEBUTANT When training does not go well, I overcome it by training even harder. Hence, when I participated in the National Disability League for the first time, it felt that all my hard work has paid off! To calm myself down before a match, I will usually listen to music. 2015 10th National Disability League, Individual (BC4) Gold 2015 10th National Disability League, Pairs (BC4) Silver Individual (BC4) Pairs (BC4) Muscular Dystrophy
Juni Syafiqa Bte Jumat DOB: 24/3/1995 HEIGHT: 151 cm WEIGHT: 41 kg I fell in love with the sport when I found a sense of achievement after trying my hands at it. Over time, this feeling becomes more evident when I get to represent Singapore. It makes me even happier to know that my fellow Singaporeans are behind me and we are in this together. 2014 9th National Disability League, Individual (BC2) Silver 2014 9th National Disability League, Team (BC2) Bronze Individual (BC2) Team (BC1/BC2) Bayti Design Pte Ltd
Koh Kai Hui DOB: 27/12/1997 HEIGHT: 143 cm WEIGHT: 56 kg DEBUTANT Having gone through a few surgeries did not stop me from continuing my passion for the game. I was lacking confidence and failed to meet the standards. However, I am very fortunate to have the unwavering support from my family, friends, teachers and coach, to make it to the national team today. 2015 10th National Disability League, Individual (BC1) Silver 2015 10th National Disability League, Team (BC1) Silver Alliance Singapore (CPAS) Individual (BC1) Team (BC1/BC2)
Lim Kay Choong DOB: 20/9/1989 HEIGHT: 167 cm WEIGHT: 41.8 kg DEBUTANT I develop a sense of satisfaction during game when performing well and the motion of perfectly releasing the boccia ball has become addictive. A recurring challenge I face is to maintain my motivation level when my physical fitness is lacking. However, I overcame this by changing my mindset and to win by strategising. 2015 10th National Disability League, Individual (BC4) Silver 2015 10th National Disability League, Pairs (BC4) Silver Singles (BC4) Pairs (BC4) Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore) Muscular Dystrophy
Lim Yu Fei Faye DOB: 12/2/1998 HEIGHT: 148.5 cm WEIGHT: 38 kg DEBUTANT I was talent spotted by my coach Lanny, who saw the potential in me. Henceforth, I switched from horse riding to Boccia. I enjoy the sport and in any game that I play, I carry the utmost positive attitude and always put on a smile whether I win or lose. 2015 10th National Disability League, Pairs (BC3) Gold 2015 10th National Disability League, Individual (BC3) Bronze Individual (BC3) Pairs (BC3) Alliance Singapore (CPAS)
Muhammad Shahrizan Bin Mohd Shah DOB: 15/9/1994 HEIGHT: 160 cm WEIGHT: 40 kg DEBUTANT Looking to try out a new sport, I picked up boccia because it is interesting and challenging. My passion for this sport grew as I improve my techniques. Being able to represent Singapore at the upcoming ASEAN Para Games is something I am proud of, and I hope to show others what I am capable of. 2015 10th National Disability League, Individual (BC2) Gold 2015 10th National Disability League, Team (BC2) Gold 2014 9th National Disability League, Team (BC2) Gold Alliance Singapore (CPAS) Individual (BC2) Team (BC1/BC2)
Neo Kah Whye DOB: 23/6/1996 HEIGHT: 145 cm WEIGHT: 45 kg Playing boccia makes me feel free and happy and I am glad to be able to compete alongside the best athletes from other countries. Other than boccia, many do not know that I also like to play basketball too. 2014 9th National Disability League, Individual (BC2) Gold 2014 9th National Disability League, Team (BC2) Gold Individual (BC2) Team (BC2)
Nurulasyiqah Bte Mohd Taha DOB: 28/12/1984 HEIGHT: 150 cm WEIGHT: 50 kg Boccia is a unique sport. No two games are ever the same so I will never get bored. Once, a part of my assistive device was ran over by another wheelchair. I had no choice but to compete with a taped up assistive device. Despite this, I finished with a bronze medal! Indeed, this experience will remain etched in my memory. 2015 Asia and Oceania Boccia Championships, Pairs (BC3) Bronze 2014 China Boccia World Championships, Individual (BC3) 5th 2014 Montreal Boccia World Open, Pairs (BC3) Gold 2014 7th Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, Individual (BC3) Gold 2014 7th Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, Pairs (BC3) Gold Sport Singapore (Sports Excellence Scholarship) Individual (BC3) Pairs (BC3) Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Tan Yee Ting Jeralyn DOB: 1/2/1989 HEIGHT: 165 cm WEIGHT: 43 kg Participating in Australia for the Asia and Oceania Boccia Championships is one of the most memorable moments in my sporting career. Support from fellow Singaporeans motivates me to play better and their support will definitely be important at the upcoming ASEAN Para Games! 2014 9th National Disability League, Individual Gold 2014 9th National Disability League, Team Sliver 2013 Asia Oceania Boccia Championships, Individual (BC1) 14th Individual (BC1) Team (BC1/BC2) Society for the Physically Disabled
Toh Sze Ning DOB: 6/8/1993 HEIGHT: 160 cm WEIGHT: 45 kg Boccia has enriched my life and given me the opportunity to make many new friends, both my fellow Team Singapore athletes as well as overseas counterparts. I am also proud to represent Singapore in boccia and I aim to make it to the Paralympic Games in the near future. 2015 Asia and Oceania Boccia Championships, Pairs (BC3) Bronze 2014 9th National Disability League, Pairs (BC3) Gold 2014 Montreal Boccia World Open, Pairs (BC3) Gold 2014 7th Myanmar ASEAN Para Games, Pairs (BC3) Gold 2013 Asia and Oceanic Boccia Championships, Pairs (BC3) Silver Sport Singapore (Sports Excellence Scholarship) Individual (BC3) Pairs (BC3)