Buckinghamshire
Short Mat
Bowling Association



BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION
Any club in the County of Buckinghamshire, is entitled to register with the BSMBA.
Registration entitles the club and its members to a whole range of benefits which they would not otherwise have access to.
1) INSURANCE
Cheaper Insurance premiums: As a registered member, clubs can apply for Insurance through the governing body, the E.S.M.B.A.
The cost of this insurance for 2008/9 will be:
· Public Liability £28
· Equipment £13 per unit of £1000 value
· Trailer £13 per £1000 or part thereof of value
N.B These costs include insurance premium tax.
Applications should be made via the B.S.M.B.A. secretary
2) FUNDINGS
Clubs in need of funding to purchase new or replacement equipment can apply for interest free loans of up to £2000. (a £10 administration fee applies) All applications must be made through the B.S.M.B.A.
These competitions are open to all registered players within the County and the trials competitions are held annually. Success in these competitions means that players could advance to the National Finals and possible selection for the England squad.
4) COACHING SCHEMES:
5) Rule Books:
These are available to purchase through the Association and are currently priced at £2.00 each. Please apply to the Secretary stating how many copies you require.
The ESMBA Coaching Scheme has now been running since July 2008 providing a Level 1 (Foundation) course. Based on its success and the level of general enquiries received the ESMBA plan to develop the following modules;
Level 2 (County) -
Sports Leaders Award -
Level 3 (International) -
Level One courses will be run at various times during the year (See dates below). The ESMBA will try to minimise travel by holding regional courses but this will be dependent on the number of applicants. If you are interested in the ESMBA Coaching courses please click on the following link: http://www.esmba.co.uk/53.html
ESMBA Level One courses are still running at the promotional rate of £20 per person for ESMBA registered members, and £50 per person for non members.
Coaching Dates
4th July 2009 Level One Milton Keynes
Aug 2009 Level One TBC
Aug 2009 Level Two TBC