Counties are courteously reminded that although the date for submission of names for Long Service Certificates and Commendation certificates has passed (28 February), submissions will be still accepted up to 30 April 2012.  However, as it will not be possible to get certificates printed in time for the Annual General Meeting, the certificates will be processed and sent to counties for presentation after this date.

Nominees must still satisfy the criteria for awards, ie
Commendation - in continous (no gaps or breaks) licencing with EBCS for previous 10 years
Long Service - in continous (no gaps or breaks) licensing with EBCS for previous 15 years

Forms can be found under the Banner - 'For Coaches'; 'Criteria for Service Awards' and select the appropriate download item
or 'For Coaches' and then 'Download of Forms and Syllabus' and the relevant forms are on page 2

Arrangements have been finalised for this year's Annual General Meeting on Sunday 13 May 2012

The AGM will take place at Peterborough & District Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd, Burton Peterborough, PE1 5HA  tel 01733 56709
web address - www.peterboroughbowls.co.uk

time - 10am for 10.30am

Copy of Agenda and latest draft Constitution and By-laws which will be presentated at the AGM can be found under News, News and Views

Copy of 2011 AGM Minutes and Minutes of Special General Meeting held in August 2011 along with Financial Statements available on request.

The Levels of training and assessment

The EBCS committee is proposing a way forward that builds on the excellent work of the coaches in the Scheme. We are looking to introduce some minor changes to levels and the requirement for all coaches to train other coaches.

It recognizes that not all coaches wish to progress but merely to help with new bowlers. With this in mind Level One will be recognized as a coaching level with the sole function of assisting with the recruitment of new bowlers.

Training the trainer will be removed from Level Three but will be a necessary component for County Coaches and any designated trainer within the county. All Advanced Coaches will be invited to be part of the National Training Team provided they are prepared to take part in a suitable training course.

The primary function of this team is to disseminate good practice and maintain a good stardard of training and assessment.

County Coaching associations

Several counties are already fully constituted coaching associations and we are proposing that we provide support in the form of templates available on the website to assist all counties to follow this route.

Funding can then be obtained directly fron Sport England under the Small Awards Scheme. This can be used to provide quality training and equipment for development work in the county. Up to £10K can be applied for every two years. Part of this funding would be used for the County Coach and other designated trainers to attend courses organized by the National Training Team.

Overview of the levels of the English Bowls Coaching Scheme.

The purpose of this overview is to affirm the primary function of each of the levels. Each level is intended to build on the previous one and any coach wishing to be upgraded should expect to be reassessed on all performance objectives leading up to that upgrade.

Level One Coach

The primary and sole function of a coach at this level is to assist in the Recruitment of new members.

Performance objectives:

Has shown the ability to:

1. Introduce a beginner according to the EBCS guidelines.
2. Answer basic questions regarding coaching and the coaching of the Sport of Bowls.
3. be fully aware of the law relating to Child Protection and Vulnerable adults.

Level Two Coach (Club)

The primary function of a coach at this level is help their club to Retain existing and new members.

Performance objectives:

Has shown the ability to

4. Diagnose basic delivery faults.

5. Prepare suitable purposeful practices for individual bowlers.

6. Answer in depth questions on the Sport of Bowls.

Level Three Coach (Senior)

The primary function of of a coach at this level is to help experienced bowlers Excel

Performance objective:

Has shown the ability to:

7. Work with groups and teams to develop communication and performance.

8. Conduct in depth analysis of delivery faults using video equipment.

Level Three Coach (County)

The primary function of a coach in this role is to Recruit new coaches and Retain existing ones.

Performance objectives:

Has shown the ability to:

9. Prepare candidates for assessment at the first three levels of coaching

10. Organize and/or conduct the assessment of coaches at the first three levels

11. Organize refresher course for coaches within the county.

12. Organize course for and assessment of prospective trainers.

Level Four Coach (Advanced): National Training Team

The primary function of this team is to disseminate good practice and maintain a good standard of training and assessment.

All Advanced coaches will be invited to be part of the National Training Team.

Level Three coaches with particular knowledge and skill would be encouraged to apply to be part of this team.

Performance objectives:

Has shown the ability to:

13. Organize county based training and coaching events.

14. Communicate well with an audience.

15. Produce written support material for coaches.

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It is confirmed that cover has been renegotiated and renewed for the Year. 

A summary of the cover will be forwarded to all members when they renew their membership license.

The cover includes the Retroactive date of 1 January 1985.

John Stevens, Honorary Treasurer