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Coaching Requirements
Coaches and managers are required for some events. To be considered you must be at least
- A 5 Pin member in good standing.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Coaches must be trained as shown in Coaching Opportunities below.
- Managers do not require prior training to be considered
if you meet those requirements, then please see the opportunities below.
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Coaching Opportunities
Coaches are always required for provincial and national events.
The following are requirements for coaching
Tournament | Certified Level |
Youth Challenge | certified Level 2 with Competition Coach upgrade or Competition Coach certified |
Open Championship | certified Level 2 with Competition Coach upgrade or Competition Coach certified |
Interprovincial | Full level 1 (including MED)* or Community Sports Initiation |
If you are qualified, then please submit the resume before the event you are interested in, so that bowlers may make informed decisions when choosing their coaches.
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Managing a Team
Anyone interested in serving as a team manager for the Open or Youth Challenge events you may submit thisresume
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Notes regarding clinics
- Coaching Clinics are normally held in the August to November time periods.
- A minimum number of participants are required.
- For more details or to schedule a clinic in Central Alberta, contact Brian Sudbury Technical Director, Master Bowlers Association of Alberta,
- You must be 16 years of age to take these courses.
- All courses are part of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), designed to train and produce quality coaches for over 60 different sports
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Coaching Tips and Techniques
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- Coach Magazine – full of useful information and training tips.
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- Useful coaching tips and theories
- Alberta Sports Connection
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- Sport Canada