Competition & Selection Modules

Competition Module

The Competition Module focuses on the aspects of competitive bowls. Coaches should attend this workshop to gain further information on how to best prepare players for competition, where to find the laws of the sport and conditions of play and understand how to educate players to focus on the elements they can control.

The workshop contains practical on green elements where players can discover what their own shot timeline is and how best to collect statistics.  You do not need to be an accredited coach to attend a workshop – it’s open to players, committee members, selectors and other interested persons.

2026 Competition Module UPDATE: The Competition Module ceased being provided from 2024 forward. Information from this module is now combined into the Club Coach course. The Competition Module booklet is still available for purchase from Bowls WA for $15. To order please call the Bowls WA office on 9340 0800.

Selection Module

The Selection Module is designed for club coaches, selectors and others who are keen to ensure their club has best practice selection standards.

Coaches should attend this workshop to learn more about bench-marking players, which can assist with selection, while selectors and committee members are advised to attend this workshop to learn how to create a selection policy and a healthy philosophy for their club.

2026 Selection Module UPDATE: The Selection Module is now available to take online from the Bowls Australia’s BowlsLearn application for $50.

To get the most out of the online Selection Module, after payment and access to the module being granted, you should firstly download and print the workbook PDF in the resources tab. Each section of the module provides you with an opportunity to both reflect on your current practices and begin to build some new processes.

You can do this module by yourself at your own pace, or it also works effectively in small groups when you take the opportunity to discuss the various sections requiring your written input.

You can access the Selection Module online by CLICKING HERE.

The physical Selection Module booklet is still available for purchase from Bowls WA for $15. To order please call the Bowls WA office on 9340 0800 or enquiries@bowlswa.com.au

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