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. Whilst publication of these events is relatively short, we encourage clubs to make every effort to attend.
Places are limited at each venue and will be allocated on first come, first served basis.
The six venues have been selected in order to provide good geographic coverage within key focus areas, and further venues may be added later in the year subject to demand.