Coaching is an important part of any sport, not least bowls. A good coach organises, inspires, educates and supports players to reach their potential. This experience will look and feel different for bowlers depending on where they are in their playing journey from beginner to England player.
The aim of our coaches is to teach the basic methods of bowling Setting up the rink , The Position on the mat and Stance to suit you, The Delivery is what we call bowling of the bowl or the jack and a good grip is very important then the tricky bit The Bias, the bowl is not perfectly round! but you will learn how helpful that is.
Just as important the basic rules of Etiquette which will enable you to really enjoy our sport.
Club Coach
Our Club Coach is Bob Syme who can be contacted via email bobsyme@blueyonder.co.uk
Umpires
We are also fortunate enough to have not one but two International Umpires at Ladygate, Ron Eden & Mandy Simpson.