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
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 bowling delivery, managing the safety aspects of bowls, drills and harnessing various communication methods.
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).
View the BowlsLearn guide – a step-by-step guide on how to navigate BowlsLearn.
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. Confirmation email will be sent once you have booked your session, it contains all the relevant information.
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
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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