Coach/Umpire

Umpire Information:

2024 UMPIRE COURSE INFORMATION AVAILABLE here

Download the appropriate from from the links on this page and submit directly to Bowls Qld as per the instructions on each form

Application/Re-accreditation Forms:

Umpire Re-accreditation Form

Measurer Re-accreditation Form

Umpire Marker Measurer Application Form

Guide:
 

COACHING INFORMATION:

Bowls Queensland offers courses for Introductory Coaches and Club Coaches.

The Introductory Coaches course prepares participants to:

  • Assess and manage the risks of coaching at an introductory level
  • Utilize a range of communication techniques
  • Plan and safely conduct a training session, ensuring fun and maximum participation through games and activities
  • Adapt activities to meet player abilities

The Club Coach course covers the following areas:

  • Conduct a coaching session to teach skills and tactics
  • Identify appropriate delivery options to place bowl smoothly on running surface
  • Identify appropriate drills for shot development
  • Apply technique analysis to provide appropriate feedback
  • Identify the correlation between line and weight and the impact of environmental conditions
  • Implement inclusive activities for the coaching of bowls
  • Identify physical growth and development considerations
  • Identify the specific responsibilities of lead, second, third and skip
  • Assist athletes with basic nutritional strategies for sports performance
  • Demonstrate effective communication strategies
Coaching:
 
Coaching Training Manual:
  • Training Manual  (a valuable training guide for all bowlers especially prepared for CDBA)