Accreditation

Coaches play an important role in bowls by assisting players to develop their playing skills on the green. All the information and resources on how to become a coach can be found below.

All Introductory coaches are now required to have a current Working With Children Check.

Below are the Bowls Victoria WWCC timelines:

  • All new accreditation 1st January 2024
  • Existing Accreditations 30th June 2024
  • All in their fourth year at renewal 

Click here for more information about these changes.

Club Coach Accreditation

Coaches who work regularly at club level either with a team or individuals will benefit from obtaining this accreditation as the course covers the constants and variables of a delivery, managing the safely aspects of bowls and harnessing various communication methods.

ON-GREEN SESSIONS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD. STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF DATES

HOW TO BECOME A CLUB COACH

STEP 1
Complete the online Application Form.

STEP 2
Complete the online course via BowlsLearn (online compoment is free of charge).

STEP 3
Attend one of the advertised on-green training sessions (1 day). Course Fee of $110 will be invoiced to your club upon completion of course. Stay tuned for more dates.

View the BowlsLearn guide – a step-by-step guide on how to navigate BowlsLearn.

Competency statements
  • Demonstrate the legal and ethical responsibilities of a club coach
  • Identify the roles and information needs of a club coach
  • Review the coaching session
  • Demonstrate appropriate risk management audit
  • Apply risk management principles
  • Work cooperatively with parents, officials and sports administrators
  • Conduct a coaching session to teach skills and tactics
  • Identify appropriate delivery options to place bowl smoothly on running surface
  • Identify appropriate drills for shot development
  • Apply technique analysis to provide appropriate feedback
  • Identify the correlation between line and weight and the impact of environmental conditions
  • Implement inclusive activities for the coaching of bowls
  • Identify physical growth and development considerations
  • Outline social development considerations
  • Identify the specific responsibilities of lead, second, third and skip
  • Apply the basic rules for sport of Bowls
  • Identify issues regarding drugs in sport
  • Identify common bowls terminology for club level competition
  • Assist athletes with basic nutritional strategies for sports performance
  • Demonstrate effective communication strategies

Introductory Coach & Advanced Coach Accreditation

Introductory Coach Accreditation

The Introductory Coach Accreditation is perfect for coaches assigned to a group of new bowlers i.e. schools, social bowlers etc. The course takes coaches through the safety aspects of organising a group on the green and a plethora of activities designed to engage new participants instantly!

HOW TO BECOME AN INTRODUCTORY COACH

STEP 1
Complete the online course via BowlsLearn ($50 online fee).

STEP 2
BV will approve Certification and it will appear in your BowlsLink profile within 30 days of course completion, and you will receive a certification card from Bowls Australia.

View the BowlsLearn guide – a step-by-step guide on how to navigate BowlsLearn.

Competency statements
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of an introductory coach
  • Assess and manage the risks of coaching at an Introductory level
  • Utilise a range of communication techniques
  • Plan and safely conduct a training session, ensuring fun and maximum participation through games and activities
  • Adapt activities to meet player abilities

Advanced Coach

HOW TO BECOME AN ADVANCED COACH

Administered by Bowls Australia, the Advanced Coach accreditation is suited to coaches whom Bowls Victoria believe will provide a valuable experience for a coach at a region, state level, or premier league or development level.

How to become a Club Selector

This online workshop is designed to prepare new club selectors to assist with selection. Selectors and committee members should attend this workshop to learn how to create a selection policy, a healthy philosophy for their club, and to ensure best practice selection standards.

STEP 1
Complete the online course via BowlsLearn ($50 online fee).

STEP 2
BV will approve Certification and it will appear in your BowlsLink profile within 30 days of course completion, and you will receive a certification card from Bowls Australia.

View the BowlsLearn guide – a step-by-step guide on how to navigate BowlsLearn.

The following topics will be covered in the online course:

  • Explain the role of a selection panel and their relationship with coaches, players and committee members
  • Develop a selection policy and criteria and explain their purpose
  • Explain the process of creating performance standards
  • Explain the legal and ethical considerations, appeals and repercussions of selection 
  • Collect and manage the use of data to help selectors

For more information on coaching or becoming a coach please contact:
Matthew Ottobre – Club Education & Training Manager
P: 0411 516 328
E: matthew@bowlsvic.org.au