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Job vacancy: Bowls Scotland Competitions & Events Officer
Bowls Scotland is seeking a highly-organised Competitions and Events Officer, with a proven track record of organising and delivering events, to take responsibility for a range of competitions and events run and delivered by Bowls Scotland.Click here for more details: www.bowlsscotland.com/component/content/article/4-latest-news/151-competition-and-events-officer
Bowls England committee structure
Bowls England has now streamlined its organisational structure by reducing the number of committees and the number of elected members to serve on each committee.The five committees covering all areas of the organisation's work - Competitions, Finance, International Events, Operational Services and Policy & Management - have a maximum of five members elected from nominated county delegates on an annual basis.Committees, with Board approval, have always had the option to co-opt up to two additional members.The Board is now affording all affiliated members the opportunity to become involved in supporting the work of the national governing body by applying to become a co-opted member of one of its five committees. This opportunity is for those who feel able to offer skills and experience to enhance the work of the elected committees.Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: "Bowls England is a democratic company that is owned by its members, the county associations, and delegates of the county associations form the various committees. However, the Board feel it is important to invite any affiliated members possessing specific skills an opportunity to become involved. Therefore they would be delighted to hear from anyone who may feel they have a particular work or bowls-related skill to offer to a relevant committee - for example a person with marketing skills may wish to apply for the Operational Services Committee or an accountant may be interested in joining the Finance Committee. I must also stress that this opportunity is open to all Bowls England affiliated members and not just restricted to county delegates and/or officers."There is no remuneration for any committee member, whether elected or co-opted, but travel expenses and hotel accommodation (if required) will be reimbursed.Details of the main workload & responsibilities of the various committees are illustrated below:Competitions: National Championships & Competitions; Tournaments & Licences; Umpire Services; Laws of the SportFinance: Financial Performance; Annual Budgets; Affiliation Fees; Loans (Clubs)International Events: Appointment/recall of Team Managers; Receipt of performance reports for all international level representation; Protocols for Bowls England representatives at international events; Preparation and control of international event budgets; International events; Commonwealth Games and World BowlsOperational Services: Celebration Matches, Insurance; Sponsorship; Merchandise; Club Support Services; Communications including website and social media; RecruitmentPolicy & Management: Articles, Rules & Regulations, Achievement Award, Associate/Associated Membership, Logo/Colours, Annual General Meeting, Annual Dinners, Anti-Doping Policies, Children & Vulnerable Adults, Equal Opportunities, Gender Issues, Life Membership, Health & SafetyShould you be interested, please contact Tony Allcock via e-mail: tony@bowlsengland.com no later than 5pm on Monday 5th March.
Could your club benefit from Inspired Facilities funding?
Inspired Facilities round two is now open for business - giving more clubs the chance to improve their facilities.Inspired Facilities is focused on making it easier for local community and volunteer groups to improve and refurbish sports clubs or transform non-sporting venues into modern grassroots sport facilities. Part of Places People Play, Sport England's programme to deliver a London 2012 legacy of increased mass participation in sport, it is investing £50 million of National Lottery funding in up to 1,000 community sports projects between 2011 and 2014.Clubs are being urged to bid for £10 million of Olympic legacy investment to upgrade their facilities with the opening of the second round of the Inspired Facilities fund.The second round of Inspired Facilities is open until Monday 2nd April.For more information go to: http://inspiredfacilities.sportengland.org/
BDA Statement on Safeguarding
The following statement has today been issued by the Bowls Development Alliance (BDA).All Bowls England (BE) and English Indoor Bowling Association (EIBA) members will contact their relevant National Governing Body for CRB checks and associated issues.English Short Mat Bowling Association (ESMBA) and British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA) members will continue to use the Joint Panel for the Protection of Children via their National Governing Body, inclusive of coaches and officials.BE and EIBA will deal with any issues raised in the CRB checks but will use the panel as an advisory body in those cases where added guidance is needed.It was suggested that the name of the panel be changed and for this to be raised at the next AGM. A suggestion was for it to be changed to "Bowls Safeguarding Panel".The NGBs will be responsible for identifying/providing their own members for the group and will undertake any training as required for those nominated.Safeguarding will become an agenda item at each BDA Board meeting - with a report to be submitted from the panel bi-monthly.Panel MembersArthur MeesonCarol Watt-SullivanDave CollierEdna OrchardJohn HeppelKeith HawkinsPat Ostler
Jolliman special offer - suit for £45
Jolliman, sponsors of the Bowls England Men's National Singles Championship, is offering a two-piece men's suit for just £45 - a saving of £10 on the original price.Super-smart, great value and washable, so you can save money on dry cleaning too.Jacket Features:Three button fastening & three internal pocketsCut for an easy fit, with a single back ventFour-button cuff detail Trouser FeaturesStraight-legSlanted side pockets and buttoned hip pocketButton-and-bar fastening and belt carriersAdditional trousers also available for just £8 (Product Code JA34)Suit Product Code: JC42Chest: 40" 42" 44" 46" 48"(Trouser waists are 4" less than the chest size. E.G. 40" chest 36" waist, 42" chest 38" waist etc)Jacket Length: Regular 30", Long 31"Leg length follows the jacket length. Regular jacket is 29" leg, Long jacket is 31" legColour: GreyMaterial: 100% PolyesterStock is limited, so don't delay, go to: www.jolliman.co.uk/bowls2If you would rather call to order quote code 'Bowls2': 0845 8032123
Bowls England Annual Dinner
The Bowls England Annual Dinner is to be held at The King Power Stadium, Leicester, on Friday 24th February from 6pm prompt. The evening includes the prize presentation to all men's and mixed national winners from 2011.Please note that no tickets will be issued in advance of the evening. There is ample parking on site for those who are driving to the venue and the sat nav postcode is: LE2 7FLFull directions can be found at: http://www.thewalkersstadium.co.uk/contact.html
Potters raffle raises £1,067 for VIBE
Bowls England is delighted to announce that a total of £1,067 was raised for Visually Impaired Bowls England during the 'Bowls England Week' held at Potters Leisure Resort from Monday 30th January to Friday 3rd February.The money came from the 'grand raffle' that was once again organised by Surrey's Bill Hatto and attracted donations from companies and individuals to help raise much-needed money in support of VIBE.Tony Allcock MBE, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: "I would like to thank all those who contributed a prize and those individuals who purchased tickets to help us raise a significant amount in aid of VIBE. Particular credit must go once again to Bill Hatto for his efforts in arranging such a wide range of prizes and for selling so many tickets during the week."Prizes for the raffle were received with thanks from the following companies:George Rose Office SuppliesDavid Gourlay BowlsBlue Castle EnergyTLHRuth ReedJean's EmbroideryJulian HainesCotswold Bowls CentrePottersAnglia Bowls Bowls England is continuing its efforts to raise money for VIBE ahead of the 2013 World Championships being hosted in England. All clubs and counties are being urged to do their bit for the charity during the 2012 season.
BDA Coaching Statement
This statement is in reply to a number of coaches who at recent coaches meetings around the country and through communications with the Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) are under the impression that it is the BDA that is not prepared to discuss coaching or meet with the English Bowls Coaching Scheme (EBCS)."The BDA would like to make it known there has been no refusal to talk to or meet with the EBCS at any point since the appointment of the Coaching Manager on 4th October 2011. Despite initial contact being made with the EBCS on 27th October 2011 and a subsequent meeting with the EBCS chair on 28th November 2011 with an offer to meet with the EBCS Committee and Regional Coaches to discuss joint working, no invites to attend any EBCS meetings have been forthcoming. The BDA is committed to developing a robust and supportive coaching system for all coaches on the ground and wish to work collaboratively with ALL organisations that share their coaching vision. The door is still open for the EBCS and any other organisations to be involved in the development of the new coaching system."
Better business skills for clubs - have your say
As part of the Olympic Legacy programme - Places People Play - Sport England is developing an exciting new programme of support and training for people who contribute their time and experience to make sports clubs a vital part of their community. The aim of the programme is to help you develop your business skills so that you can help your club to realise its full potential.Bowls England would urge you to help shape the design of the programme so that it will be of most benefit to you by completing a short survey which can be accessed through the following link: https://www.pwcresearch.com/uc/sportengland.If you prefer to complete the survey by telephone or by post.Please contact:John McKibben - john.mckibben@uk.pwc.com or telephone 028 9041 5237Sarah Douglas - sarah.l.douglas@uk.pwc.com or telephone 028 9041 5816You can complete the survey any time before the end of February 2012. It should take no more than 15 minutes of your time and all responses will remain confidential and anonymous, in line with the Market Research Society Code of Conduct.
Bowls Development Alliance Job Vacancy
The Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) is currently advertising for a Development Officer. This is an exciting opportunity with significant potential for the role to develop as the organisation matures. The Development Officer will deliver the day to day interventions of the BDA reporting to the Bowls Development Manager. Applicants will be expected to have proven experience of sports development and will need to demonstrate a good understanding of the sporting landscape including local delivery. Knowledge of bowls would be an advantage, but is not essential.This post is on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2013 and is subject to confirmation of a new Sport England NGB funding award from 13-17. In the event that the funding is not awarded your contract of employment will be terminated with one month's written notice.Click here for full details on this post.