Skills Development Clinic at Johnson Lawn Bowls Club
(Posted March 6, 2024) Bowls USA sponsored the clinic to its membership and we had great participation. Drills related to specific skills needed for the different roles on the team were presented and “deliberate practice” was explained and scored. Much time was spent on building a head and position bowls. Alexis Vanden Bos from the Northwest Division and Wayne Baines from the South Central Division were also involved with the coaching. Much attention given to the delivery for attaining consistent results. Friday evening everyone met to socialize and make new friends within Bowls USA. Attendees: John Jovonovich, Greg Jager, Barb Housemans, Michele Lary, Wayne Lary, Ted Tragard, Don Marthens, Cyrus Tang, Denny Karlen, Barbara Novak, Sandy Tiedeman, Tom & Carol Threinen. Thanks to Johnson Lawn Bowls Club for hosting this clinic and their hospitality. Jackie Tucker, Assessor/Presenter Coach |
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Bowls USA President’s Award
(Posted November 15, 2023) On Tuesday November 9th, Jackie Tucker, President of the South Central Division, presented to Val Tilton the Bowls USA President’s Award for her outstanding commitment to training and retaining over 100 bowlers at Sun City clubs in Arizona. She ensured that the new bowlers were included and had clinics plus some small tournaments to get them enthusiastic about lawn bowling. Congratulations to Val for these efforts promoting lawn bowling! Continued success! Val also wanted her helpers to know that they were part of this award and appreciated their help. |