Become a Community Coach

Coaching today is about more than refining technique. The most effective coaches create environments where people feel valued, supported and motivated to return week after week. Every bowler walks onto the green for a reason. Great coaches know how to recognise that reason and coach the person, not just the player.

The Community Coach Accreditation (formerly Club Coach) equips you with the practical skills, clear frameworks and confidence to lead at club level. Whether you’re stepping into coaching for the first time or formalising years of experience, this course prepares you to make a lasting impact at your club.

What you’ll be able to do

• Coach with a clear philosophy and purpose.
• Design sessions that are inclusive, purposeful, and technically grounded.
• Help players improve their accuracy and decision-making on the green.
• Create an environment that makes players want to show up every week.

Pre-requisites

• Aged 16 or over.
• Complete the Sport Integrity Australia Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction.
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) from the state or territory in which you reside.

How it works

Five online modules, followed by one virtual session and one face-to-face practical assessment. The online component covers coaching philosophy, session design, technical and tactical coaching, and session delivery.

You’ll also receive the Community Coach Toolkit and e-learning course companion – practical resources including drills, session templates, and planning guides you’ll use beyond the course.

BECOME A COMMUNITY COACH

STEPS 1 & 2
Complete the online Application Form & complete the online BowlsLearn modules.

Online course cost: $200 – must be completed before attending Virtual & Practical sessons.

STEP 3
Attend a Virtual Session and a 1-day Practical (on-green). Bookings via BowlsLink.

UPCOMING SESSION DATES

Booking includes both Virtual & Practical sessions

• CHADSTONE | Virtual Monday 3rd August 5.30pm | Practical Thursday 13th August 9.30am – 3.30pm
• CHADSTONE | Virtual Monday 17th August 5.30pm | Practical Sunday 23rd August 9.00am – 3.00pm

On completion of the Community Coach course (in full) Bowls Australia will approve your certification and update your BowlsLink profile. A digital card will be visible in your profile in the BowlsLink App.