Bowls Wellington

This program is a comprehensive participation model that encompasses every phase of a bowls and activation program. In the past (2022) we have had Rangatahi Rollers which looked at some school sessions with more focus on at club sessions and revamping our college bowls program. This program saw a rise in participation numbers from very small 40-50 to over 200. We then introduced Rangatahi Rookies Program (2023) which gave clearer pathways for students to develop skills and participate further in more competitive events. We also continued with our roller program and saw more growth which saw numbers rise from over 200 to more than 1300 participants. This was an incredible rise (so we thought) and gave way to more ideas around how to give more access of sport to our Rangatahi and Tamariki. This last year (2024) we have been all about “Have a Go” sessions at schools using modified ways of introducing our sport to those who have not been active with sport. We use special “Rookie Roller” kits which are rubber and can be used on any surface inside or out. We also use Schools Artificial surfaces and gymnasiums to deliver sessions. This has seen our participation numbers up to over 9000 students (both Rangatahi and Tamariki) trying our sport for the first time. 

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With such a huge growth in numbers, we have decided to step this program up by allowing our deliverers to focus on school activations while taking care of administration of the program to a dedicated person. This will allow us to increase the activation sessions with schools by giving them more opportunities to participate in our have a go sessions. 

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The schools are desperate to have more opportunities with us which can be seen by the growth in our numbers. Rangatahi and Tamariki enjoy being able to be part of these activation sessions. The Schools continue to ask for more activation sessions and our hope is that this new program will allow us to do this.