The only Nationally Recognised Qualification for the sport of Bowls in England, wholly supported by Bowls England, EIBA Ltd and with contributions from BCGBA and ESMBA. The knowledge gained from this qualification will ensure coaches have developed an understanding of safe, ethical, and effective bowls coaching. It also enables coaches (who are aged over 18) to deliver pre-prepared sessions provided by Coach Bowls.

Level 1 Topics covered

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Safeguarding (overview)
• Health, Safety, Accidents
• Planning and evaluating
• Coaching a Beginner
• Warm ups / Cool downs
• Working with the Jack
• Delivery
• Line and Length

Course Instructions

You need to attend all practical days to achieve the qualification, and full engagement and participation in the course is essential to achieve it.

Please note basic I.T skills are required: Word/PDF/Email

Course Times

• Module 1 – Zoom Call – Thursday 13th August 2026 – Start Time 5.30pm – 8.30pm
• Module 2 – Zoom Call – Thursday 27th August – Start Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm
• Module 3 – Practical Day at St Marie’s BC – Monday 7th September 2026 – Start Time: 9am – 5pm
• Module 4 – Assessment Day at St Marie’s BC – Tuesday 6th October 2026 – Start Time: 9am – 5pm