The qualification helps coaches to effectively PLAN and Deliver series of structured sessions to bowlers from beginners to competitive club players. It puts the bowler at the centre of all developments and concentrates on how to get the best from your bowlers.  This qualification is delivered in partnership with 1st 4 Sport Qualifications (Awarding Body) and gives an externally accredited Nationally recognised qualification (regulated by OfQual). It is the only Nationally Recognised Level One Qualification for the sport of Bowls in England and is wholly supported by Bowls England, EIBA Ltd, BCGBA and ESMBA.

Level 2 topics covered

• Green Craft
• Roles and responsibilities
• Coaching, Learning and Communication
• Safeguarding (overview), Equality and Diversity
• Sports Science, Ballistics, Injury prevention and treatment
• Diet, Nutrition and Drugs in sport
• Health and Safety
• Planning and evaluating
• Technical information
• Range of shots
• Decision Making and Tactical Activities

Please note this is Short Mat Level 2 course

Course Instructions

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

You will receive an email with a zoom link with guidance and instructions close to the 1st Zoom session.

Please note basic I.T skills are required, will be using : Word/PDF/Email

Course Dates:

Module 1 – Zoom Call – Tuesday 27th October 2026 – Start Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Module 2 – Zoom Call – Tuesday 10th November 2026 – Start Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Module 3 – Practical Weekend – Solihull IBC – Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th November 2026 – Start Time both days: 9am – 5pm

Module 4 – Zoom Call – Tuesday 1st December 2026 – Start Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Module 5 – Assessment Day – Solihull IBC – TBC – Start: 9am – 5pm