TO ALL LCPIBC MEMBERS The Coaching Team will again be running the Pollard Programme on a Thursday, 1.05-3.50pm and on a Saturday, 10-12.30pm. We are aware that many of you will not be familiar with this Programme but put simply, each week we will concentrate on the position's in a Rink game - Lead, No. 2, Three and Skip. The programme will prepare those newer bowlers who are looking to join/rejoin Outdoor Bowls Clubs in the forthcoming season and assist more established bowlers to continue to improve their skills and knowledge of the game.

We will cover: Laws of the game relating to that position Shot variety Scorecard completion Head Building etc Etiquette/Duties of player expected in Team play Associated purposeful practice

The dates for the 2025 Pollard Programme are

LEADS - Thursday, 23/1 repeated on Saturday, 25/1

TWO’s - Thursday, 30/1 repeated on Saturday, 1/2 Normal Coaching Sessions on Thursday, 6/2 and Saturday, 8/2

THREE’s Part 1 - Thursday, 13/2 repeated on Saturday, 15/2 THREE’s Part 2 - Thursday, 20/2 repeated on Saturday, 22/2fi

SKIPS - Thursday, 27/2 repeated on Saturday, 1/3 Remember, you only attend the session once - either the Thursday OR the Saturday and you DO NOT have to attend all parts of the Programme. PLEASE NOTE - A booking system will be in place on a first come ,first served’ basis. Please email coachingLCPIBC@gmail.com stating which session/s you wish to book.

NEW!! 

THE COACHING TEAM WILL BE HOLDING THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LEAD!

The first one to be held on Thursday, 21 November at 1.05-3.50pm - repeated on Saturday, 23 November at 10.00-12.30pm

These sessions will contain practical bowling exercises designed to help not only new members who are playing in the LEAD position but all members who would appreciate a refresher/revision of what is looked on as one of the most important positions in the team!

Interested… then please email coachinglcpibc@gmail.com to book your place stating the day/date you require. 

Closing date for these sessions, Tuesday, 19 November.

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BASIC MEASURING made simple

And a little bit more…!

The second sessions will be held on Thursday, 28 November at 1.05-3.50pm - repeated on Saturday, 30 November at 10.00-12.30pm

These sessions will include basic measuring and marking practise.  Some of you may be new to using the measure OR are thinking of offering to be a Marker for the forthcoming Club Singles competitions OR have entered in the Pairs when as a Lead you will have to do the measuring!

Interested… then please email coachinglcpibc@gmail.com to book your place stating the day/date you require. 

Closing date for these sessions, Tuesday, 26 November.

Congratulations to Carol Sparkes,  who is  responsible for the coaches and coaching programme at the club. Carol recently received the County Certificate of Merit by Kent County Bowling Association for her outstanding service to her Outdoor Club, (New Beckenham),in particular for her services to Coaching, not only at NBBC but also for her long standing efforts as part of our coaching team, and previously at LIBC. Well done Carol.

COACHING

The club has 14 qualified coaches, so if you are either new to bowling or need a refresher, classes are available. Sessions are held on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The club also runs the English Bowls Coaches Society Training Scheme, preparing applicants to gain their Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Certificates for their prospective Outdoor Clubs , both of these initiatives have been particularly successful in the past.(A high percentage of people new to bowling who took up the offer of coaching, progressed well enough, they then took up membership of the club)