Devon became the first county in the country to have ten local bowls volunteers successfully complete the first ever nationally recognised Level 1 Qualification in the sport.

The qualification was gained over two intensive days at ISCA Indoor Bowls Club and Exonia Bowls Club (outdoor and indoor ) separated by a period of a month during which the volunteers practised on club members to hone their coaching skills.

With this qualification, Coach Bowls qualified Level 1 coaches can deliver in their local club, the “Play Bowls 4 Fun” four weekly sessions to complete beginners after which they would be encouraged to become a member of the club and start to play on a regular weekly basis.

Over the next twelve months these courses will be available across the country.

It is hoped over the next four years that more people will be introduced to the sport and see it as a way of keeping active and making friends.

Congratulations to them all!

The picture shows the ten successful candidates from clubs across Devon :-
Amber Reed, Adrian Elson, Ian Veitch, Paul Edmonds, Brian Clements, Roger Binmore, Tracey Crawford, Brian Davies, George Blackburn and Denis Boult




The above picture shows the first Coach to qualify – Ian Veitch

For further information please contact: Amanda Scriven-Purcell on: 07879 631916
Email: amanda@playbowls.org

Friday 15th November 2013
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