Coaching – 2024/2025
TEAM GOALS 2024/2025
TEAM GOALS – WEEKEND SIDES
DIVISION 2 SECTION 5 – Win minimum 10 games 165 points, finish top two and win final.
DIVISION 3 SECTION 7 – Win minimum 7 games 139 points, consolidate and play finals
DIVISION 5 SECTION 4 – Win minimum 9 games 156 points, finish top two, win finals & promotion
DIVISION 6 SECTION 6 – Win minimum 8 games 145 points play finals
DIVISION 7 SECTION 3 – Win minimum 7 games 139 points play finals
TEAM GOALS – MIDWEEK SIDES
DIVISION 1 SECTION 3 – Win minimum 8 games 145 points, play finals
DIVISION 2 SECTION 3 – Win minimum 8 games 145 points, play finals
DIVISION 4 SECTION 4 – Win minimum 10 games 156 points, finish top two & win section
DIVISION 4 SECTION 6 – Win minimum 7 games 135 points, play finals
DIVISION 6 SECTION 3 – Win minimum 7 games, play finals
DIVISION 6 SECTION 5 – Win minimum 6 games consolidate place in section.
DIVISION 6 SECTION 7 – Win minimum 6 games consolidate place in section.
Above goals we have set are very challenging but if achieved will allow most of our sides to play
finals and retain their position in current divisions.
INDIVIDUAL BENCHMARKS – PENNANT MIDWEEK & WEEKEND
DIVISION LEADS, SECONDS, THIRDS, SKIPS
ONE: 20(47%) 19(43%) 17(40%) 17(40%)
TWO: 19(43%) 18(43%) 16(38%) 16(38%)
THREE/FOUR: 17(40%) 17(40%) 15(36%) 15(36%)
FIVE: 15(36%) 15(36%) 13(31%) 13(31%)
SIX: 14(33%) 14(33%) 12(29%) 12(29%)
SEVEN: 11(26%) 11(26%) 10(24%) 10(24%)
Above individual goals are the benchmark for each Division both midweek & weekend. Our expectation of the minimum performance level required for that Division.
Pennant Practice and Development Group Training
| Formal pennant practice will commence on Thursday 5 September. There will be a morning session between 10.00am & 12 Midday together with an afternoon session commencing at 3.30pm. Initially you are welcome to attend either session depending upon your personal circumstances. Once sides have been formulated we will revert to selected sides three and below on Thursday mornings with sides one and two on Thursday afternoon from 3.30pm together with those unable to attend the morning sessions. Also you need to be aware that synthetic green will be unavailable for roll up on Monday mornings between 10.00 and 12 midday commencing Monday 9 September onwards due to specialised coaching program for those selected in the club development group. Thank you for your co-operation Barry Ferguson Head Coach, Donvale Bowls club |
Bowler Arm Coaching
Our club coaches have participated in a specialist clinic in the coaching of bowling arms conducted by the Bowls Victoria bowling arm guru.
Anyone interested in taking up a bowling arm or improving their bowling arm delivery technique is encouraged to contact one of our coaches for advice.
For those considering using a bowling arm, it is highly recommended that you do not purchase an arm until you have had a session with a club coach.
Individual Coaching
We are pleased to advise that Denise Huender has joined our Club from Bundoora Bowls Club and was previously at MCC Bowls Club.
Denise is a former State Representative bowler and highly qualified Coach and National Umpire who will be contributing to our coaching program going forward.
Anybody who feels they need one on one assistance with their development or any experienced bowlers who feel their game may need a little tweaking don’t hesitate to contact Denise, she is keen to help.
Head Coach for Season 2024/25
Barry Ferguson
Club Coaches
Brian Dunn
Ron Gibbs
Sheldon Lipschitz
Pat O’Meara
Graeme Shaw
Maurie Vickerman
Barry Wilkins
Julie Wilkins
Denise Huender