Officials
Volunteers are essential to the conduct of sport in Australia and when it comes to playing the game none more so than officials (umpires & measurers) .
Umpires are vital to the conduct of bowls, even though on most occasions the umpires are themselves most probably playing at the same time – unless they are appointed as umpires for specific championship events. Knowledge of the Laws of the Game of Bowls, of Bowls Australia Domestic Regulations and of RVBA Rules for Competition / VLBA Rules for State Events is fundamental, as is the ability to apply the appropriate law/s at a particular time and place.
The Rules Appeals & Umpires Committee have produced a resource for bowlers wanting to become umpires or for those umpires about to reaccredit - 75 Questions & Answers.
Many State Sporting Associations have identified the importance of having qualified umpires and subsidise the cost to participants. That is certainly the case with Bowls Victoria in keeping costs to an absolute minimum for the end-user.
Many Bowls Clubs actually pay the course fees for bowlers who wish to undertake training as an umpire or measurer (provided they satisfy the accreditation requirements!) and that is a practice Bowls Victoria fully endorse. Supporting volunteers in this way is a great investment for the club and the sport.
National Officiating Accreditation Scheme
The National Officiating Accreditation Scheme (NOAS) will continue to operate in much the same form as over recent years.
Bowlers interested in becoming an accredited NOAS : Measurer, Level 1 Umpire or Level 2 Umpire should forward an Application form to Bowls Victoria.
Click here to download the Level 1 Application Form
If you are interested in becoming a Level 2 Umpire and have held your accreditation for four years or more by clicking here you can download a trial exam. This has been designed to show you the types of questions you will be required to answer when attempting the Level 2 exam. Once you have completed this trial exam you should forward it to Ian Bolch (click here to open an email link).
Click here to download the Level 2 Application Form
DUC/DUP Seminars 2010 - Metropolitan
The combined Metropolitan DUC/DUP seminar will be held on Friday 24th September at Bowlers House. Guest speaker, Mark Cowan, Chairman of Bowls Australia National Officiating Committee will speak on the possible Law changes that will be decided by World Bowls following the Commonwealth Games and to give an insight into the proposed changes in the assessment of umpiring candidates.
The seminar will also discuss any changes to the Rules for Competition that have already taken place, such as attire, timing of the green, and the eventual pathway to each Group/Association having a combined (joint) umpires panel.
Each DUC/DUP Chairperson is invited to attend plus one (1) other Panel Member, or two representatives from their panel.
• Date Friday 24th September 2010
• Time 10.30am to approximately 12 noon
• Venue 3rd floor, Bowlers House, 21 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn 3122
• Note A light lunch will be provided
DUC/DUP Seminars (Country) 2010
This reminder is to ensure that all umpires and other interested members of your Club are made aware of the visit to your Association by a joint panel of Bowls Victoria Umpires Committees.
This is an opportunity for your Club members to receive the latest advice on all aspects of umpiring, marking, event management and of any changes to the Laws or Rules prior to the commencement of the new season. The seminar will provide guidance and information on Bowls Australia requirements for officiating at all levels ie.: Club, Group/Association, State and National.
The activities of the day will include, marking, umpiring and event management, and will be a one day-time programme with an evening session (limited) for those unable to attend during the day.
The participants are reminded that it is BYO lunch
Session time 10.00am till 3.30pm
Registration check-in 9.30am.
The dates and venues are:
BENDIGO STRATHFIELDESAYE B.C September 9-10th
BALLARAT WEBBCONA B.C. September 29-30th
FLINDERS B.A. & DROMANA B.C. October 6-7th
PENINSULA B.A.
BURDEN PARK BC October 13th
Contacts
Contact Bowls Victoria on 03 9819 6177 or kazd@bowlsvic.org.au
