Message from the BCGBA set out below in relation to coaching courses. Note the link to register your interest.

We are inviting you and your members to register interest in the following Coach Bowls courses in partnership with BCGBA.

• Level 1 Coach Bowls Course – 2 × 3-hour Zoom sessions, a learning portfolio, practical day, practice sessions at your club, and assessment day. Cost: £150 (50% bursary available on completion from BCGBA).

• Level 2 Coach Bowls Course – 3 × 3-hour Zoom sessions, a learning portfolio, two practical days, linked practice sessions with experienced bowlers, and assessment day. Cost: £235 (50% bursary available on completion from BCGBA).

Both courses include Coaching insurance cover. Please note from 1st August 2025:

• All new coaches are required to have a valid DBS check (preferably registered on the Update Service) and have attended a safeguarding course before starting a coaching course. The DBS is free for individuals, however safeguarding course costs are not included in the above cost.
• We are committed to being a Safer Recruiter and ensuring every coach entering training meets safeguarding standards from the outset.
• Any coaches qualifying in 2025 will be contacted to supply DBS and safeguarding certificates.
• Coaches who have qualified previously through Coach Bowls will be contacted at a later date.

Once we have 12 names within your County/Country, we will contact Coach Bowls and agree times and dates based on the availability of Coach Bowls coaches. Information will be shared with Coach Bowls in accordance with GDPR requirements and a formal Data Sharing Agreement.

From 1st August 2025, please can we request that BCGBA Countries and Counties book via our BCGBA survey form and NOT via the Coach Bowls website so we can ensure safer recruitment.

Click here to complete the Coaching interest form

Thank you for supporting the development and maintenance of high-quality coaching standards across BCGBA and please thank your prospective coaches on behalf of BCGBA.