Mark Kneen takes on the mantle of Bowls Development Officer for the Isle of Man Crown Green Bowling Association.
I’ve copied a section from the British Crown Green Bowling Association June 2011 Newsletter. Makes interesting reading…
BOWLS DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (BDA)
The Bowls Development Alliance is an umbrella organisation for four bowls
disciplines:
- Bowls England (flat green outdoor),
- English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd (flat green indoor),
- British Crown Green Bowling Association (crown green outdoor)
- English Short Mat Bowling Association (short mat indoor).
All partners are committed to working together under the Bowls Development Alliance to develop the great sport of bowls.
Vision
Bowls to become the number one participation sport from the cradle to the grave.
Aim
The Bowls Development Alliance is recognised by Sport England as the body that drives the development of the sport of bowls across the whole country.
Objectives
- GROW the sport
- SUSTAIN membership of Clubs
- DEVELOP a unified coaching framework
- DEVELOP the bowls workforce – coaches/volunteers/referees/umpires
- IMPROVE access to the sport through the development of a facilities strategy
Challenge
GROW target – to get 12,000 new players aged 65+ playing bowls for a minimum of 1x30mins per week by 2013.
SUSTAIN target – to ensure 83% of club members are satisfied with their sport
How Will We Meet These Targets?
- Through the development of County Intervention Areas, each of whom will produce a delivery plan that will identify how they can increase participation in the sport
- Funding will be available for key clubs keen to deliver key interventions including “Bowls4Free” and “Have Mat Will Travel”
- Support for the development of new coaches
- Funding and support for all clubs wishing to obtain Club Mark accreditation
- Identification of key clubs outside of intervention areas who can assist in the development of the sport.