Limited spaces are still available on the women-only Coach Bowls courses - so book now!

The 'Women Can' campaign aims to encourage more women to play bowls, coach bowls and volunteer in bowls.

Four focused consultations were held with groups of women bowlers and women non-bowlers to discuss the barriers around women joining bowls clubs, taking up coaching and putting themselves forward for committee roles.

The evidence shows that many women would love to become a Level 1 qualified coach but factors such as lack of confidence, feeling they will be out of their depth on a mixed course and not feeling comfortable with a male tutor are all barriers that stop them making that first step.

Our aim is to dispense some of these barriers and offer women the chance to attend a course which is tailored to their needs.

There are still some spaces available for our four courses so please book on soon as possible to guarantee your place.

9th October and 12th November: Charnwood IBC, Leicestershire
10th October and 13th November: Oxford & District IBC
11th October and 15th November: Exonia BC, Devon
14th October and 18th November: Newton Hall BC, Blackpool

For more information on the coaching courses please visit www.coachbowls.org

To find out more about the 'Women Can' campaign visit: www.playbowls.org/womencan