Coaching

Coaching Overview

County Coach & Co-ordinator

Much of the Information on Coaching Qualifications and how to obtain them is found on this page. Please contact Martin for any further advice, or information needed to progress your interest in Coaching Bowls.


Martin Shipley (Hinckley BC)

T: 01455 446612

M: 07584 027066

martin.shipley@ntlworld.com

Senior Coaches in Leicestershire

Steve Bacon Tel: 07870 327569
David Bamford Tel: 01530 222475
Jill Bamford Tel: 01530 222475
Andrew Bryan Tel: 01509 412503
Gordon Davidson Tel: 07756 760282
John Foulds Tel: 0116 2675947
Gary Kilbourne Tel: 07789 797208
Martin Shipley Tel: 07584 027066
Alan Siggery Tel: 0116 2124976
Diane Siggery Tel: 0116 2124976

Become a Coach

Coaches are essential for teaching and developing players at every level of Bowls - the role of the coach ought not to be underestimated. It is recommended that all Clubs have at least one recognised Coach and at least two ‘Play Bowls Activators’. If the club has 40+ members, we recommend having more than one recognised Coach.

Training courses are provided under the ‘Coach Bowls’ banner and is the only nationally recognised coaching qualification for the sport of bowls in England across the following formats: Outdoor, Indoor, Crown & Short Mat
It uses the UK Coaching Framework (see below) as a guideline for development, and its stated aim is to provide ‘a world class bowls coaching system for all’.

For more details on Coach Bowls, including information on membership and training opportunities for coaches, go to: www.coachbowls.org.

Coach Bowls Membership

The Coach Bowls Membership Scheme provides insurance, support and benefits to all levels of coaching, whatever code you coach. By joining the Coach Bowls Membership scheme you are actively supporting all of the work we do, helping invest in the development of Bowls coaching, supporting the future of the sport from grass roots to elite.

For more information on Coach Bowls contact Adam
Tel: 07458 301497 or Email: info@coachbowls.org and he will be pleased to assist you


Coach Bursary

Bowls England’s Coaching Bursary Scheme assists members of affiliated clubs who wish to obtain a Coach Bowls qualification.

The Bowls England Coaching Bursary offers affiliated members 50 per cent of the cost of recognised Coach Bowls courses. Each application must be supported by the applicant’s club and the appointed administrator of Bowls Leicestershire.

The current criteria allow up to two members of any affiliated club to apply for a bursary within any two-year period – meaning that two members of the same club wishing to attend the same course can apply for funding support. Applicants must be at least 17 years old, and for Coach Bowls Level Two courses and above applicants must hold a recognised Coaching Certificate.
Coaching Bursary Application Form

Further funding may be available from District Council grants. If not, there is a Bowls Leicestershire Bursary – see Funding tab

Come along to

our Coaching Clinics

10am-12pm

Saturday 14th July 2023 - Little Bowden BC

Saturday 12th August 2023 - Hart Of Fleckney BC


NO NEED TO BOOK 

These are open to all bowlers and Coaches within Leicestershire
 

  • Players of any club of any ability within Leicestershire are welcome
  • We will try and help and assist who ever turns up on the day
  • We will show you some basic exercises to help improve your game
  • Also open to any coaches to meet up and work with other coaches, pool ideas or provide advice to each other
  • If anyone wants to talk about being a coach, we will can assist them on their coaching journey



Coach Bowls provides Access to Everyone for Everyone

Easy secure access to digital and physical learning resources, available for everyone.

Experienced Tutors
We have a selection of experienced tutors that are trained and experienced in different levels

Certified Courses
When you complete a course with us, you will receive a certificate that is recognised nationally.

ACCESS FOR EVERYONE
Assistance available for those with any type of disability.

AFFORDABLE PRICES
Browse our range of professional courses at a reasonable price and start your coaching career today!


Level 1
Qualification in Coaching Bowls

£145.00

This qualification will ensure coaches have developed an understanding of safe, ethical, and effective bowls coaching.



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Level 2
Qualification in Coaching Bowls

£230.00

The qualification helps coaches to effectively plan and deliver series of structured sessions to bowlers from beginners to competitive club players.

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Level 3
Qualification in Coaching Bowls

£TBA

Coming soon: The qualification is delivered in partnership with 1st 4 Sport Qualifications (Awarding Body) and gives an externally accredited Nationally recognised qualification (regulated by OfQual).

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Supporting Inclusion
+ DBE Taster Session

£30.00

Disability Bowls England in partnership with Coach Bowls are very pleased to announce a series of combined Supporting Inclusion Courses/Disability Taster & social fixture days across the English counties


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Basic Safeguarding Children and Young People


£25.00

This course will provide an ideal opportunity for all bowlers to increase their knowledge of safeguarding from the comfort of their own home.

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Adult Safeguarding in Bowls

£30.00

This course will provide an ideal opportunity for all bowlers to increase their knowledge of safeguarding from the comfort of their own home.

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Safeguarding Time to Listen

£35.00

This module predominately covers safeguarding children in bowls and is an extension to the Basic Safeguarding Children and Young People module.


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Dementia Friends Awareness


FREE

Discover how you can help your club become more user-friendly, and encourage your members be more aware of the challenges for people affected by dementia with this free course.

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Directing a Visually Impaired Bowler (VIBE)

£TBA

Visually Impaired Bowls England exists to promote the sport of Lawn Bowls for people who have a visual impairment, from complete novices to players of international standard.

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New Courses 2023

Any queries contact Adam Durnin at Coach Bowls (T) 07458 301497 or by (E)  info@coachbowls.org


Coach Mentoring Course

£30.00

This Course is ideal for current coaches who wish to develop their skills and support new and developing coaches. It is a great first step to becoming a Tutor or and Assessor.


First Aid Training Course

£25.00

The purpose of this training is to equip clubs, existing bowlers, coaches and volunteers with basic knowledge, information, and skills to provide first aid.


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