There are now two methods to apply for Coach Reaccreditation depending on whether your existing Coach Accreditation is (1) within one year of its expiry or (2) over one year past expiry.
(1) Reaccredit WITHIN one year of Coach Expiration Date
Reaccreditation within one year of your last Coach Expiry date has now been simplified to six easy steps with NO NEED TO RE-TAKE A COACHING COURSE:
| 1 | Download and fill in the Application for Bowls Australia Coach Reaccreditation form |
| 2 | Take your log of coaching hours to your club president or secretary for sighting (note: previous requirement of 200+ hours has now been removed, we now require evidence of regular practical coaching being demonstrated and verified by your club) |
| 3 | Have your club President or Secretary fill in the Current and Competent Letter Proforma (this is a word document, right click and choose ‘Save link as …’ to open on a computer to complete) |
| 4 | If required, Acquire or re-new your Working With Children Check (WWC) and provide a copy to Bowls WA – required for legal reasons (workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au). You will be applying as a volunteer under section 12: A Club/Association/Movement. Forms are available from Australia Post, once completed and paid for, your receipt acts as an interim approval until you receive your card in the mail. Click here for Bowls WA WWC Process Information. |
| 5 | View the Bowls Australia online coaching videos found HERE. |
| 6 | Send in your completed Reaccreditation Application form and send to the office (email: enquiries@bowlswa.com.au; mail: PO Box 123, Osborne Park, WA 6917) along with: 1. COMPLETED “CURRENT AND COMPETENT LETTER” FROM YOUR CLUB 2. COPY OF CURRENT WWC 3. PAYMENT OF $20 |
| After processing your application, Bowls WA will email you to advise that your Club Coach certification has been renewed and the new expiry date. |