Free Roadshows to Provide Top Tips to Clubs on Recruitment and Club Management

We know that bringing new people into our sport and supporting volunteers are vital to the future of our sport.

Bowls England and the Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) are hosting a series of roadshows at venues across England later this month to update affiliated clubs and counties of the support that is on offer, with a particular focus on recruitment initiatives including Bowls’ Big Weekend and Bowls Bash, affiliation benefits and safeguarding.

The sessions will also provide attendees with the opportunity to meet members of the team, including their local BDA Club and Community Development Officer.

Jon Cockcroft, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: “Feedback from clubs has consistently shown that recruitment of new participants is their top priority. It is our duty to give affiliated clubs support and guidance, therefore these sessions will provide a great opportunity for affiliated clubs to find out directly what support is available to help them grow.”

Lisa Graham, BDA Managing Director, added: “Our team is working with affiliated clubs across England daily, and we know that club volunteers are eager to learn more in order for their clubs to thrive. We look forward to meeting club and county volunteers during these sessions.”

Venues, Dates and Registration:

Tuesday 19th March – Bannister Park BC, Hampshire: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5880b1c791584a528da327780a267354

Wednesday 20th March – Cotswold BC, Gloucestershire: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3bdd636079464abab1f6b7e708786c73

Thursday 21st March – Peterborough IBC, Cambridgeshire: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f51e8c7270b04bd69cc00f1cbe7ed1db

Monday 25th March – Leicester IBC, Leicestershire: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4806e7cba12546b2b2623993bd50e8ea

Tuesday 26th March – Carlisle IBC, Cumbria: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9cd8f84ec8cf4dc4873b898d34c1acd6

Wednesday 27th March – South Shields IBC, Durham: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1df2e10d07db4172ad2d0fb5c6d0a40d

Each session will run from 10am-2pm and light refreshments will be provided free of charge. All attendees must complete the registration form.

Places are limited at each venue and will be allocated on first come, first served basis.

 

English Bowls Association Charity Trust

EBACT, English Bowling Association Charity Trust was founded in late 1980 by a group of gentlemen from the EBA but since the formation of Bowls England they now cover all areas of flat green bowls including indoors. Many members will not know who they are and what they can offer. The link below is a document that gives some insight into that and who to contact if our services should be needed.

The trustees change from time to time and more are due to be added soon.

If you would like to know more about us our Charity Commission number is 281416 which can be viewed online by anyone.

2024 EBA Charity Trust Advert

Bowls Development Alliance Week of Learning

GET TO KNOW OUR INITIATIVES IN JANUARY’S WEEK OF LEARNING

10th January, 2024

Would you like to learn more about Bowls’ Big Weekend, Club Management and a number of other items to improve your club? Then why not sign up for one of our free webinars being offered to all clubs in partnership with the Bowls Development Alliance (BDA).

The last Week of Learning in October saw strong numbers with 136 attendees across 10 webinars, and our next event will take place from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th January. The focus of these webinars will include introductions to our participation initiatives Bowls Bash, PlayBowls and Bowls’ Big Weekend. We’re also keen to help you improve your club’s governance, so there will sessions including an introduction to Legal Structures, the Role of a Safeguarding Officer and Inclusion in Bowls.

These informative webinars are free of charge and accessible to any club affiliated with Bowls England. If your club is not currently affiliated, we recommend contacting us to explore how you can affiliate and access the valuable resources.

Dates and times for the upcoming workshops can be found below and more information about each workshop and the booking link for participants can be found on the education platform here.

W/C 22nd January 2024

Introduction to Bowls Bash and Play Bowls Platform
23rd January – 6-7pm
26th January – 10-11am

Introduction to Bowls’ Big Weekend
22nd January – 1-2pm
26th January – 1-2pm

Introduction to Inclusion
22nd January – 10-11am
24th January – 6-7pm

Introduction to Legal Structures
22nd January – 6-7pm
25th January – 10-11am

Role of a Safeguarding Officer
22nd January – 6-7pm
24th January – 10-11am

Please note that spots for each webinar are limited, and reservations will close three days prior to each event. If you miss the registration deadline but still wish to attend, please email email hidden; JavaScript is required, and every effort will be made to accommodate your request.

BDA Week of Learning 22nd to 26th January

The BDA are running a Week of Learning on the 22nd January providing FREE workshops to support clubs affiliated to English Indoor Bowling Association, Bowls England, British Crown Green Bowling Association and English Short Mat Bowls Association. We are working in conjunction with Club Matters to run workshops on Club Legal Structures along with workshops covering Bowls Bash and the Play Bowls Platform, Bowls Big Weekend, an introduction to inclusion as well as the role of a safeguarding officer.

Dates and times for the upcoming workshops can be found below. More information about each workshop together with the booking link for participants can be found on our education platform:

https://bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com/education/

 

W/C 22nd January 2024

Introduction to Legal Structures

22nd January – 6-7pm

25th January – 10-11am

Role of a Safeguarding Officer

22nd January – 6-7pm

24th January – 10-11am

Introduction to Inclusion 

22nd January – 10-11am

24th January – 6-7pm

Introduction to Bowls Bash and Play Bowls Platform

23rd January – 6-7pm

26th January – 10-11am

Introduction to Bowls’ Big Weekend

22nd January – 1-2pm

26th January – 1-2pm

For further information you can contact Ben Abrahams Club and Community Development Officer at  email hidden; JavaScript is required