Bowls Buddies and the Bowls Development Alliance – Working in Partnership

‘School Bowls’ is a FUN and EXCITING project developed by the Youth Sports Trust and the Bowls Development Alliance aimed at children. The BDA have entered an exciting partnership with Bowls Buddies to introduce more children all across England to the wonderful sport of bowls. Special packages have been developed for Schools and Clubs, whether they be outdoor flat green, indoor or crown green. Browse the various packages below and order below using the links to our Special Order Form. You can only access the special discounted rates (10% off our normal prices) using this web page and the links to the special order form. These are only available to schools and clubs who are working with the BDA. If you need any advice please either contact your BDA Officer or us at Bowls Buddies and we will do our best to assist.

Coaching cards for Primary and Secondary Schools can be found at the bottom of this page.

‘Schools’ Packages

Our packages have been specially designed in consultation with the BDA to give schools and clubs a variety of options to choose from. Each contains a different range of equipment. You can browse all the kit options below, but you can also order our 8 Bowl Bags, large quantities of bowls, or the Target Wedges and Bowls Catchers under this offer, and details of these are also set out below. To order any of our ‘School Bowls’ products and packages please just click on any of the ‘Special Order Form’ buttons below, where you can buy the Kits and other equipment shown at special discounted prices. All prices shown include VAT.

Starter School Kit – Only £404.10 (plus £9 p&p)

This kit is ideal as a starter kit for small groups of children. As well as one of our 8 Bowl Bags it also contains two of the large 200 x 200cm target mats of your choice, one of our Cliffhanger Target Mats and a handy holdall to keep everything neat and tidy.

The ‘Starter School Kit’ contains the following equipment:

• 8 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Bowls,
• 1 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Jack (biased or unbiased),
• 1 Foot Mat,
• 1 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Drawstring Bag,
• 2 Target Mats of your choice (200cm x 200cm),
• 1 Cliffhanger Target Mat (120cm x 240cm)
• 1 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Branded Holdall

Target Wedge School Kit – £566.10 (plus £17 p&p)

Again for small groups, this is the same as the Starter School Kit with the addition of one of our popular Target Wedges and a storage bag for it.

• 8 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Bowls,
• 1 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Jack (biased or unbiased),
• 1 Foot Mat,
• 1 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Drawstring Bag,
• 2 Target Mats of your choice (200cm x 200cm),
• 1 Cliffhanger Target Mat,
• 1 Storage Holdall
• 1 Target Wedge & Storage Bag

Large School Kit – £980.10 (plus £9 p&p)

The Large School Kit is for slightly larger groups and contains two of our 8 Bowl Bags, 50 low cones, four of the large 200cm x 200cm target mats, a Cliffhanger Target Mat and 3 Bowls Catchers to add a bit of variety into lessons. It includes:

• 16 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Bowls,
• 2 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Jacks (biased or unbiased),
• 2 Foot Mats,
• 2 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Drawstring Bags,
• 50 Low Cones
• 4 Target Mats of your choice (200cm x 200cm),
• 3 Bowls Catchers
• 1 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Branded Holdall

Ultimate School Kit – £1,439.10 (plus £17 p&p)

Designed for full class participation, the ‘Ultimate School Kit’ has 4 of our 8 Bowl Bags and a greater variety of target mats. It also contains a Target Wedge (plus storage bag) and 3 Bowls Catchers- The full kit comprises of:

• 32 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Bowls,
• 4 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Jacks (biased or unbiased),
• 4 Foot Mats,
• 4 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Drawstring Bag,
• 50 Low Cones,
• 1 Cliffhanger Target Mat (120cm x 240 cm)
• 4 Target Mats of your choice (200cm x 200cm),
• 1 ‘Target Wedge’,
• 1 ‘Target Wedge’ Storage Bag,
• 3 Bowls Catchers (Numbered as you wish with ’50’ or ‘100’)
• 1 ‘Bowls Buddies’ Branded Holdall

Additional Items

You can also order the following items at discounted rates:

Coaching Cards

Coaching cards for both primary and secondary level can be viewed, and also downloaded, below.

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools