Coaching seminar at Everglades

The Central Coast District Bowling Association (CCDBA) Coaches Academy will hold a seminar at the Everglades Country Club on February 6.

The day's program is free and includes lunch.

Attendees are asked to registrar from 8.45am.

There will be a brief welcoming address by the CCDBA Coaching Academy chairman at 9.30am.

Current world outdoor Singles Champion Mr Steve Glasson will give a talk about "Winning Bowls" at 9.45am assisted by ex-International Mr Brett Duprez.

The chairperson of the State's ladies coaching association Ms Faith Berry will present a session on the important ability and power of "visualisation" at 10.30am.

Director of State Coaching Mr Macka Jensen will complete the morning session with a talk on the important aspects of the legalities and insurance that confronts voluntary workers on the green.

The afternoon session will commence at 1pm with John Hawkins from the State coaching panel talking about the importance and role of team play in pennants.

Chairman of State umpires Mr Jeff Ison will share some of his experiences on the green and the changing face of the game at 2pm.

It is expected the seminar will conclude around 3pm.

Subject to the numbers in attendance, some sessions may adjourn to the green, so be prepared, by wearing or bringing bowls' shoes.

President of CCDBA Zone 15 Mr Eddie O'Brien said: "We fully support the Coaching Academy in presenting this innovative seminar."

Bowlers should register their interest in attending at club level, and any further details about the day can be obtained from the Secretary of the Coaching Academy Mr Jim Murphy on 4328 2714.

Publication, January 27 Kevin Dring, Central Coast Bowls News