Bowler's Ed
Bowler’s Ed is a great way to introduce kids to bowling at an early age through physical education in the classroom or gymnasium. Everything you need to start activating this program with a school nearby can be found here. Simply click on the file name and depending on the file type it will open in a new window or download to your computer.
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Guide
- Bowler's Ed Program Overview: Learn how Bowler's Ed can help create a partnership between the bowling industry and local schools.
- Educator How-to-Guide: A guide for teachers who want to begin the Bowler's Ed program.
- Resource Opportunities: A list of Bowler's Ed resources available to you along with a request form for materials.
- Proprietor How-to-Guide: A guide to help proprietors connect with schools, promote Bowler's Ed and implement the program.
- Proprietors Kit Request Form: This is an order form for centers to request a starter kit to assist with implementing the Bowler’s Ed In-School Bowling program.
- Host a Bowling Night at your school: Steps to create an unforgettable community event that all ages and skill levels can enjoy.
Media
- Bowler's Ed Promo: Listen to proprietors and teachers talk about their successes with the Bowler's Ed program.
- Educator of the Year Video: 2013 Educator of the Year Sharlene Wilson’s In-School bowling program is showcased at Hendon Magnet School.
- Youth bowling Gets Wild: Cheney Middle School makes bowling fun and exciting for youth.
- BCM Article on The Bowling Foundation: Read about The Bowling Foundation's mission to give back and develop lifelong bowlers in this article featured in BCM.
Equipment
- Pricing Guide: Order your Bowler's Ed carpets through Metro LTD., using this pricing guide.
- Purchase Equipment: Click here to purchase Bowler's Ed equipment.
Curriculum
- Curriculum: This is the complete Bowler's Ed In-School Bowling curriculum that includes all five sections: Fundamentals, Fitness & Fun, Academics, Adaptive Needs, STEM and the Quick Reference Guide.
- Curriculum Request Form: This is an order form for teachers to request copies of the Bowler's Ed In-School Bowling Curriculum.
- Introduction: Bowler’s Ed In-School Bowling teacher’s introduction.
- Quick Reference Guide: A reference guide to In-School Bowling fundamentals.
- Fundamentals: Bowler’s Ed In-School Bowling teacher’s curriculum for fundamentals.
- Fitness & Fun: Bowler’s Ed In-School Bowling teacher’s curriculum for fitness.
- Academics: Bowler’s Ed In-School Bowling teacher’s curriculum for academics.
- Adaptive Needs: Bowler’s Ed In-School Bowling teacher’s curriculum for teaching adaptive needs students.
- STEM: Bowler’s Ed In-School Bowling teacher’s curriculum for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- STEM Activities: Bowler’s Ed In-School Bowling activities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Letters and Flyers
- Bowler’s Ed Letterhead: A word document template to use in any Bowler’s Ed communication. The fully customizable document will help strengthen your efforts through a consistent theme throughout the marketing and communication collateral.
- Bowler’s Ed Back to School – General: A fully developed letter that will introduce the Bowler’s Ed program and encourage schools or educators to explore the in-school bowling opportunity.
- Bowler’s Ed Back to School – Detailed: A fully developed letter detailing the opportunity for an academic institution to take advantage of your Bowler’s Ed program.
- Bowler’s Ed Flyer: A colorful flier that can be edited to suit your event details. The document can be sent through email, placed on social media, displayed in the bowling center or on a community bulletin board promoting a special Bowler’s Ed event.
- Bowler’s Ed Grant Flyer: A colorful double-sided flier that details information about the available bowling equipment grant program and application process. The document can be sent through email, placed on social media, displayed in the bowling center or on a community bulletin board.
- Bowler's Ed STEM Flyer: A colorful flier that can be edited to suit your STEM event. The document can be sent through email, placed on social media, displayed in the bowling center promoting a special Bowler’s Ed event.
- Bowler's Ed In-Center PE Flyer: An editable flier to promote an in-center PE class utilizing Bowler’s Ed resources and instruction. The document can be sent through email, placed on social media, displayed in the bowling center or on a community bulletin board.
Certificates and Recognition
- Scoresheet: Utilize this Bowler's Ed scoresheet to teach bowlers how to keep score.
- Green Certificate: Award your in-school bowler with this Bowler's Ed certificate in green.
- White Certificate: Award your in-school bowler with this Bowler's Ed certificate in white.
- Bowler's Ed Coupon: Award your bowler with this Bowler's Ed coupon.
Marketing Material
- Bowler’s Ed Free Curriculum Banner Ad: Use this banner ad to promote your in-school bowling program.
- In-School Bowling Banner Ad: Use this banner ad to promote your in-school bowling program.
- Nobody Sits on the Bench Banner Ad: Use this banner ad to promote your Bowler's Ed program.
- Bowling is Healthy Banner Ad: Use this banner ad to promote your Bowler's Ed program.