Bowl Patrol is New Zealand’s only national junior tenpin bowling program designed specifically for primary school-aged children.
It is an 8 session program that is adaptable and utilises modifications to make learning to bowl fun.
It teaches the fundamental skills of the sport, improves co-ordinations and balance, allowing all abilities and ages to play within the same program.
Bowl Patrol is FAST, FUN and ACTIVE and promotes skill development, a sense of achievement, socialisation and teamwork.
Note in New Zealand , Backpacks are not included
Program Features
8 SESSION PROGRAM: 60 minutes sessions, recommended once per week.
ON THE MOVE: Maximum of 3 children per lane so they are always active.
SHORTENED LANES: Modified length to match ability of each child (9m, 12m, 15m, full length)
SHORTENED GAMES: 5-Frame games (half a normal game) to keep children focussed.
CHALLENGING: No bumpers of ramps used to ensure skill technique development.
6 LEVELS of ACHIEVEMENT: Progression based on skill not age.
MODIFIED SCORING: Simplified scoring in early stages, score what you knock down.
LANE RANGERS: Program delivered by trained facilitators.
REWARDING: Recognition of individual achievements and progress.
COST: $15 each week for 8 weeks. See Partner Centres below for session days and times
For further information contact TBNZ Bowl Patrol Coordinator
To register please complete the Bowl Patrol Registration form
Wristbands for the six achievement levels
