BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Parks and Recreation's Special Populations Section and City of Sunrise will offer a Boccia Program for veterans, with and without disabilities, and adults 18 and over with physical disabilities. The weekly Tuesday program runs through December 19th, from 1 to 3PM, at the Sunrise Civic Center Gymnasium (10610 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise 33351; 954-747-4600).
Boccia is a highly competitive paralympic throwing sport, in which individuals throw leather-like balls on a marked floor with the intent to have them land as close as possible to the target ball known as the jack. The program will introduce participants to the sport of boccia and focus on hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills that will improve with continued practice playing the sport.
The program is free, but class size is limited. Preregistration is required by calling Special Populations at 954-357-8170 or emailing SpecialPopulations@Broward.org.
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About the Parks and Recreation Division
Broward County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing more than 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.
November 7, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT: Fara Arca, Program/Project Coordinator Senior
Parks and Recreation Division
954-357-8158