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Lets take the Challenge
The Challenge has been around since 2006 now but there are still numerous clubs out there who
don’t know what it is, so theBooler decided it was time to show a few examples of the tasks
involved rather than just tell you about it.
BRONZE AWARD
1. A bowler approaches their/a Club Coach to register an interest in participating in the scheme.
2. The Club Coach forwards an application form (still to be formulated) or letter to the SBCC with prospec-
tive candidates details. Send FAO Robert McGregor c/o Coatbridge I.B.C., Quarry Street, Coatbridge ML5
3PU or can visit the website at www.scottishbowlscoaching.co.uk where emails will be
forwarded.
3. The club/or individual, through the coach, should enclose a cheque for £3.00 per person per award.
Cheques should be made payable to the Scottish Bowls Coaching Committee.
4. The Coach completing the application must give their address and details for return of the following:
• A record card for completion as each component of the nominated award is successfully undertaken.
• A checklist to ensure correct procedures and protocols.
• A question sheet.
• A compliment slip as receipt of payment.
Bronze Award only:
Scottish
Bowls
Coaching
Approximately two weeks after issue of the above
National
Proficiency
Award
Scheme
'pack' Mr McGregor will issue the answer sheet to the
Club Coach who will then:
• Use his *Coaching Manual Award Scheme inserts
Think that
YOU (Bronze Award Scheme only) to apply and manage the
can take
tasks required for completion of the Award.
• Ensure the questions asked are answered correctly.
• Return the completed Record Card to R McGregor
who will return it back after endorsement - he will then
issue a letter of congratulations, Diploma and metal
Badge.
* These insets are available from the SBCC to Club,
Area and Regional Coaches for the price of £1.00.
Contact your Regional Coach in the first instance.
The Silver and Gold Awards have the same initial pro-
cedures as at the Bronze Award 1, 2, 3 and 4 above
but the assessment process is different.
Silver Award - will be assessed by the Regional
Coach at the chosen Club on one day.
Interested?
Gold Award - will be assessed by a Regional Coach
as a group at a
For details contact: predetermined venue on one day.
Any Club Coach
Any element not successfully completed at initial
assessment can be re-attempted at another juncture
The National Proficienc
y Award Scheme (without incurring any additional cost): The Awards
is administered by Robert McGregor must be gained in sequence i.e. Bronze, Silver then
who can be contacted at:
Gold.
c/o Coatbridge Indoor Bo
wling Stadium
Quarry Street,
Coatbridge ML5 Don't wait to register your interest - do it now
or by e-mail:
rm011c1811@blueyonder
.co.uk
through your/a Club Coach.
Don't have a Club Coach? Why not apply to
Visit us at: www
.scottishbowlscoaching.co.uk
become one?
Disclaimer: Despite the fact that diligent and utmost care is given to the accuracy of contents, theBooler
does not take any responsibility for the causative results of any such errors or omissions arising from
them. Opinions and comments expressed are not necessarily that of theBooler's.
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