BDA Week of Learning

Bowling News

The Bowls Development Alliance covers all forms of bowling, including Crown Green, and does work in all related places. They produce 2 or 3 Newsletters over the course of the year and the Autumn 2025 issue has just been published. Here is an extract of that newsletter and a link to the full copy should you want to read it further.

It includes a list of 11 different online training sessions for those interested in building their club up with a range of topics of direct interest to club offocials.

Welcome to the Autumn Edition of the BDA Newsletter

As we move into the indoor season, it is a great time to reflect on the work we have been doing over the summer and look ahead to exciting projects for the months to come. Across the country our team has been working hard to support clubs, grow participation, strengthen communities and create opportunities for more people to enjoy the sport we love.

In this edition we bring you updates on our Club Development work, share plans for the Warm Welcome Spaces initiative, and highlight progress on both the Youth Sport Trust programme and the Premier 3s project. Together these initiatives show the breadth of work taking place to support clubs, players and communities, both on and off the green.

From supporting growth at club level to delivering innovative projects that bring bowls into new communities, there is plenty to celebrate and plenty still to look forward to this year.

The Club Development Programme has a number of plans including a Week of Learning where they present a range of totally free online training events. Anyone interested is invited to sign up for any of the planned sessions.

October 2025 Week of Learning –

Last Chance to Book!

Booking is live for our next Week of Learning, taking place from Monday 13th – Friday 17th October 2025.

Over five days, we’ll be hosting a series of free online workshops designed to support clubs, volunteers, and the wider bowls community. Whether you’re a club volunteer, committee member, or someone working within a bowls governing body, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge, pick up practical ideas, and share experiences.

Here’s what’s on offer:

📅 Programme Schedule

• Club Health Checker: How to Complete – Mon 13th Oct, 11am–12pmLearn how to complete the Club Health Checker effectively and use it to identify opportunities for growth and development.

• Positive Experiences for All People – Mon 13th Oct, 2–3pmExplore how to create welcoming, inclusive experiences that encourage more people to enjoy bowls.

• Movement Fund – Mon 13th Oct, 6–7pmFind out how to apply for Sport England’s Movement Fund to support your club’s projects.

• Your Culture and Values – Tue 14th Oct, 10–11amDiscover how strong values and positive culture can help your club attract and retain members.

• Safeguarding: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Club Environment – Tue 14th Oct, 2–3pmPractical steps to ensure your club is a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for everyone.

• Movement Fund – Wed 15th Oct, 11am–12pmA second opportunity to learn about funding opportunities available through the Movement Fund.

• Creating a Marketing Strategy – Wed 15th Oct, 2–3pmGain tips on how to promote your club more effectively and reach new members.

• Developing an Inclusive Environment – Thu 16th Oct, 10–11amGuidance on how to make your club more inclusive, welcoming people from all backgrounds and abilities.

• Crowdfunding Webinar – Thu 16th Oct, 2–3pmLearn how to use crowdfunding to raise money and engage your community in supporting your club.

• Safeguarding: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Club Environment – Thu 16th Oct, 6–7pmA second chance to join our safeguarding session for those unable to attend earlier in the week.

• Club Health Checker: Q&A – Fri 17th Oct, 10–11amAn open session to ask questions and gain advice on making the most of the Club Health Checker tool.

This programme has been carefully designed to offer something for everyone; from funding opportunities and marketing, to safeguarding, inclusivity, and club culture.

💡 With hundreds of bowlers, volunteers, and colleagues from across the sport having joined previous Weeks of Learning, this is a great chance to be part of a supportive community that’s sharing best practice and shaping the future of our sport.

We look forward to welcoming you to one (or more!) of the sessions in October.

Week of Learning Programme   View the full schedule and book your place

View the full Autumn BDA Newsletter