Uniform & standards — July 2026

A lawn green bowls coach should wear a coach’s top so players, parents, visitors and officials can clearly identify who is responsible for the session. It helps the coach look professional, approachable and organised.

Clear Roles Support Good Safeguarding

In bowls coaching, clear adult roles support good safeguarding practice and help create a safe, well-managed environment. A coach’s top separates the coach from players, club members and spectators.

Leading by Example

Wearing the correct coaching clothing also sets the right standard. If players are expected to follow dress rules, coaches should lead by example and represent the club responsibly.

The New EBCS Coaching Top

The image below shows the new EBCS coaching top.

The new EBCS coaching top shown front and back, in light and royal blue, with the English Bowls Coaches Society crest on the chest and COACH printed across the back
The new unisex EBCS coaching top — front and back.

These shirts are unisex and will be available at below-cost price, plus postage, to the first 500 coaches who register on the new website when it launches in October 2026.

Orders are limited to one shirt per person. Ordering details and a size chart will be posted on the website before ordering opens.

Questions about the new coaching top? Email [email protected].

Posted: Jul 26, 2026

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