Shropshire Crown Green Bowls Association

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Big Bowls Weekend

You will have seen the Big Bowls weekend on BCGBA Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/BCGBA/

Although there’s not much info apart from the weekend dates 28/28/30/31May please encourage your clubs to sign up for further information & advertise on your websites & social media
The key date is that from 1 April when clubs can sign up to take part & a few more FAQ can be found at  https://www.bowlsengland.com/bowls-big-weekend/

Although there’s little support information at the moment clubs might want to consider the attached table

I’ll provide further info idc & am speaking to our Coaches at our AGM tonight to gain their help & support for this initiative

Pauline 

Prepare now 
GatherAs many as possibleJacks & different sized bowlsMatsFind e.g.Traffic cones –Children’s hoops 
PeopleYou’ll need 3/4 people to run the sessionPlus a tea & coffee makerLayout of the daySet out a Circuit of games on the greenLeave an area to show them some basicsThis is about FUN & getting their interest not teaching them everything you know about bowls
Organise someone to provideFree Tea/Coffee/SquashCakePeople love something for nothing!Follow Up  withA couple of Social Bowling sessionsAfterall they can’t go straight into League BowlsMembership info printed to take away