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Coaches Corner

This page is updated from time to time with tips for new and experienced bowlers
 
The Basics of Lawn Bowls series to help develop your game.  Each of these short videos focus on a key element of playing lawn bowls from how to select the correct size bowl for you, the mat, the jack, delivery, aiming, speed and control and a range of shots you may play during a game. 
 
 
These videos star New Zealand 'Blackjack' Selina Goddard who is giving instruction to "novice bowler" and Kiwi comedian and TV personality Te Radar.
 
The Basics of Lawn Bowls - watch and learn! 
 
 
 
 
Bowler development - Sport for Life
Sport for Life is a movement to improve sport and physical activity, so more Canadians will get quality training, continue participating and remain active for life.
 
Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) is a multi-stage pathway guiding an individual’s development and experience in sport. Bowls Canada Boulingrin has adopted LTAD to include coaching of every element of bowls, with the participant as the central focus. The coaching encourages and supports the development of skills, knowledge and competition at a rate that suits the individual. The priority is quality sport to encourage life-long participation and involvement.  
 
 
 
Learn To Bowl - The New Bowler
Introductory stage of bowling development. This coaching is meant to instil the love of the game and teach the basic fundamentals of bowls to new participants of any age. An emphasis for participants to roll bowls, develop basic technical skills and achieve enough success to stay with the sport. Participants are social bowlers, enjoying social aspects of practicing, and playing a game with peers while being active
 
 
 
 
 
Train To Play - The Club Competitor
Encouraging bowlers to improve basic skills and begin to use elementary tactics during competition. Bowlers will be coached to improve their performance to compete in leagues or local tournaments. It is important for the athlete to learn skills to progress to the next level while having an enjoyable social experience
 
 
 
 
 
Purchasing a set of lawn bowls - click on this link to our guide
 
Selecting a set of bowls is a very personal thing. What suits one bowler may not suit another so whatever advice you are provided with, you should feel confident in opting for a bowl that feels right for you. It’s a considerable investment ($600-800) so you’ll want to take a number of factors into account before making your choice. Talk to club members with their own bowls or one of our club coaches:
 
Our 2025 Club Coaches: 
                                          Esther Ashby                        Mary Cliff                        Joanne Smith
                                          Christian Bechard                 Jan Dmowski                 Jerome Nguyen
                                          Tony Paraskevakos              Mark Pearson                 Paul Stacey
                                          Steve Ashby


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12 Lee Avenue
Toronto, ON M4E 2N9
☎ 416-694-4371
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Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club is located on the waterfront at the foot of Lee Ave in the Beach, Toronto. Our members are a fun, diverse bunch of people. There is Lawn Bowling as well as Croquet - 2 sports for the low price of one! During the winter months members play Carpet Bowls, Darts, Table Tennis, Cards and organize social events. Equipment, lessons from volunteer coaches and practice play are available to all members. These affordable games combine social interaction, low impact exercise, strategy, skill and competition - all in one of Toronto's most beautiful locations. Contact our membership coordinator if you have any questions about membership or would like a free trial lesson at membership@kewbeachlbc.ca OR call 416-694-4371 and leave a message.