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Level 1 Qualification

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.

The qualification is delivered in partnership with 1st 4 Sport Qualifications (Awarding Body) and gives an externally accredited Nationally recognised qualification (regulated by OfQual).

Course Overview:

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.  The qualification is delivered in partnership with 1st 4 Sport Qualifications (Awarding Body) and gives an externally accredited Nationally recognised qualification (regulated by OfQual).

Download attachments:   Step by Step guide to accessing Zoom.pdf       Zoom guidance document.pdf

  • Day 1: 3 hour Theory on Zoom
  • Day 2: 3 hour Theory on Zoom
  • Day 3: Practical Day – Full day on rink with you coaching at venue
  • Day 4: Assessment at venue

Assistance is available for you to use zoom – It is easier than you think!

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

• Any club volunteer aged 15+ (16+ for certification).
• Any Level 1 coach from another sport who also has a background in Bowls can apply for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ to be eligible.
• Any current Level 1 Coach from all current accreditation schemes may choose to complete the Coach Bowls Level 1 qualification.

Cost:

£150.00

Which includes your annual insurance.
A 50% Bursary from your NGB is available

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