The Bowls NZ Coach Development Framework programme is in four stages aligned to the stages of player development.  

In addition to completing the course requirements, coaches must attend updating courses/events at least once every 2 years to maintain accreditation.

To register for the next course in your region contact your nearest Coach Trainer or Centre Coaching Coordinator.

Target Player Community Explore/Learn

This course is for coaches who wish to introduce the game to new players and is based on the activities and resources in the Introductory Kit.  

Requirements:

• Attend 6 hour course
• Complete post course practical with guidance from mentor: 8 hours
•  Satisfactory practical and theoretical assessment by Coach Trainer

Target Player Community Participate 

This course is for coaches who wish to assist club players to develop their skills. The focus is on coaching principles and sport specific knowledge to equip coaches to offer challenging and enjoyable training opportunities for developing players.

Requirements:

• Attend 12 hour course- usually 2 days although can be offered in shorter evening sessions
•  Complete post course practical with guidance from mentor: 20 hours
• Satisfactory practical and theoretical assessment by Coach Trainer.

Target Player Community Participate/Perform

Prerequisite: Bowls NZ Coach

Advanced modules are offered at Coach Development weekends facilitated by the Bowls NZ Coaching staff. In 2010 the modules offered will be:

• Basic Video Analysis (1/2 day)
• Basic Performance Analysis (1/2 day)
• Coach Mentoring (6 hour)
• Coaching Sides (6 hour)

Target Player Community Perform/Excel

Coaches involved in the National High Performance Programme are able to access individual professional development opportunities through SPARCs Performance Coach and PM Coach Scholarship schemes.