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Tenpin Bowling Australia are excited to offer Schools Tenpin Bowling programs in a school environment and in a Bowling Centre!

Enjoy the experience of Tenpin Bowling at Primary School with our new Roll ‘n Strike program or a Secondary School Tenpin Bowling Program!

Originating in Queensland, the new Roll 'n Strike program creates a great introductory program for your students to experience tenpin bowling. Tenpin Bowling Australia will provide your school with the resources, skills and support for you to learn and teach the fundamentals of Tenpin Bowling in a positive and fun environment!

There are no barriers to Tenpin Bowling, our program provides an opportunity for students at all schools around Australia. It doesn’t matter if your school is located near or far to a Bowling Centre. It also doesn’t matter if you’ve been to a bowling alley once before with friends or have never experienced Tenpin Bowling!  

As part of the resources that are with this program, teachers will be equipped with a Teacher’s Manual and a series of introductory videos to display the most basic skills so your students can feel comfortable learning one of Australia’s most inclusive sports!

Roll 'n Strike – In-School Program

Originating in Queensland, the new Roll 'n Strike program creates a great introductory program for your students to experience Tenpin Bowling.

Tenpin Bowling Australia will provide you with the resources, skills and support for you to learn the fundamentals of Tenpin Bowling in a positive and fun environment!

It doesn’t matter whether you are someone who’s been to a bowling alley once before with friends or have never experienced Tenpin Bowling before. As part of this program, Teachers will be equipped with a Teacher’s Manual and a series of introductory videos to display the most basic skills so your students can feel comfortable learning one of Australia’s most inclusive sports!

Year 7 & 8 bowling program

Tenpin Bowling Australia in partnership with the Australian Sports Commission are thrilled to offer students in Year 7 and Year 8 a new Tenpin Bowling program offering for Sporting Schools.

The national program offers an excellent introduction to students and teachers learning Tenpin Bowling for the first time and provides an extension for schools already familiar with the sport.

Flexibility is given to all schools on where they can complete the program; with Bowling Centres right across Australia, schools have the option to complete the program in centre, and for those schools not within striking distance, there are in-school resources to be able to teach Tenpin Bowling in a fun and positive environment.

In-Centre Experience

As part of the Tenpin Bowling Australia Sporting Schools Program, your school can make the journey to the Bowl and experience the sport at your local centre!

Experience games with your class or school over 2x90 minute sessions at a bowling centre or add in a session at a bowling centre after your Roll ‘n Strike or Year 7 & 8 program, it’s up to you!

Primary School Program – Roll ‘n Strike

Roll n Strike Teacher Delivered (with 1 ball & 10 pins)

$550

Roll n Strike Teacher Delivered (with 1 ball, 10 pins & 1 carpet lane)

$950

Roll n Strike Teacher Delivered with a local Bowling Centre visit 

$1,500 (Approximate, depending on Centre attended and Group Size)

Roll n Strike Coach Delivered Program

$500

End of Term Game Experience at a Centre – Primary Schools

$950 (Approximate, depending on Centre attended and Group Size)

Secondary School Program - Year 7 & 8

Year 7 & 8 Bowling Program – In School (with 1 ball & 10 pins)

$550

Year 7 & 8 Bowling Program – In School (with 1 ball, 10 pins & 1 carpet lane)

$950

Year 7 & 8 Tenpin Bowling Program – Coach Delivered

$500

End of Term Game Experience at a Centre – Secondary Schools

$950 (Approximate, depending on Centre attended and Group Size)

Equipment

Equipment is included in most packages which are delivered in-school. However, if schools wish to purchase their own to keep and use after the program, equipment is available as follows:

Roll 'n Strike Ball, Bag & Pins - $300

Bowling ramp - $250.00

Roll n Strike Set (Ball, Carpet, Bag & Pins) - $550

Special Olympics Australia Resources - $100

Teachers

To deliver Tenpin Bowling as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:

  • Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
  • Be employed at the school
  • Confirm adequacy of insurance
  • Complete the online Roll n Strike video training through Tenpin Bowling Australia

Coaches

To deliver Tenpin Bowling as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements -

  • Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
  • Be aged 16 years or over
  • Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
  • Confirm adequacy of insurance
  • Agree to Coach terms and conditions

To deliver on behalf of Tenpin Bowling Australia, coaches need to:

  • Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
  • Complete the online Roll n Strike video training through Tenpin Bowling Australia

Coaching Providers

To deliver Tenpin Bowling as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements -

To be an endorsed provider for Tenpin Bowling and deliver on behalf of Tenpin Bowling Australia, providers must also meet the requirements below:

  • Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with Tenpin Bowling Australia

NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.

Tenpin Bowling Australia Resources

Resources are made available to a Teacher-led Roll ‘n Strike program with resources which includes a Manual, Videos and extra activities to teach the basics of Tenpin Bowling to any class!

Tenpin Bowling Australia

Contact: Sean O'Kane
Phone: 0406 007 832
Email: sean.okane@tenpin.org.au

Have any questions about Sporting Schools?

Phone: 1300 785 707
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