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The Manitoba Five Pin Bowling Federation supports the sport of five pin bowling
by offering the following services:

 

 

Theory & Technical Clinics

Lane Certification Service:

The cornerstone of good competition is a "fair playing field". A "fair playing field" can only be insured by implementing a comprehensive and consistent set of technical standards across all areas. The MFPBF uses the Lane Certification Standards developed by the Canadian 5 Pin Bowlers' Association to ensure a consistent level of competitive conditions in all our bowling centers.

What Is Lane Certification?

Lane certification is a technical program conducted by the Canadian 5 Pin Bowlers' Association and its provincial counterparts to ensure that the equipment used in 5 pin bowling centers throughout Canada conforms to the standards and specifications that have been set by the 5 pin Bowling industry. Trained Lane Certification Agents inspect the equipment (lanebeds, pins, balls, pinsetters, etc.) at ach site to determine if each facility meets the standards.

Benefits:

Five pin bowlers benefit ...

They are bowling under the best possible conditions each year
Bowling conditions are consistent (standardized) throughout their province and country.
Pins and balls meet industry standards
Lanebeds and pin decks meet industry standards

 Bowling Center Proprietors benefit ...

The quality of lane resurfacing workmanship is verified
Their lanes, equipment, and conditions can not be unjustly criticized

Contact Us:

Lane certification costs $2.50 per lanebed. Contact us to make arrangements to have a qualified agent come and certify your lanes and equipment.

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Lane Certification Seminar:

A main objective of the Canadian 5 Pin Bowlers' Association has been to standardize lane conditions for 5 Pin bowlers and proprietors across Canada. A Lane Certification Program has subsequently been introduced to ...

Manitoba and Saskatchewan in 1983
Quebec and Newfoundland in 1985
Alberta and British Columbia in 1986
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island in 1992.

Each program has been tailored to meet the needs of the individual provinces and has met with unqualified success.

The original concept for a Lane Certification Program in Canada was designed along the lines of a very successful program conducted by the American Bowling Congress in the United States. This program called on trained volunteers to make annual checkups on bowling center facilities to ensure that the lanes and equipment met with ABC specifications. The program became a benefit to both proprietors and bowlers as lane certification became the key ingredient in standardizing lane conditions across the nation.

The Lane Certification Seminar is offered as a no-charge, 2 day clinic.

Day 1,  1:00 to 5:00 pm covers:

Introduction
History of Lane Certification
Purpose of Lane Certification
Benefits of Lane Certification
Duties and Responsibilities of Lane Certification Agent
Administration of the Lane Certification Program
Lane Certification Equipment
Specifications and Standards for 5 Pin Bowling.

Day 2, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon covers:

Step By Step Procedures for Lane Certification
On-Lane Demonstration and Instruction
Questions and Answers
Examination

Volunteers are also invited to study the Seminar material, write the test, and go for an on-lane checkup.

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Level I Coaching Clinic:

Who teaches the teachers ??? - We do. MFPBF offers level I & II coaching clinics to train qualified 5 Pin Bowling coaches.

The Canadian 5 Pin Bowlers' Association Level I Coaching Clinic costs $40.00 and lasts one day. This clinic will will prepare coaches for Level I Certification which enables them to coach any team qualifying at the house round and accompany that team throughout the completion of the event or competition, up to and including National Championships.

The Level I Clinic includes ...

Introduction
creating effective coaches
overview of NCCP
brief organizational structure
Knowledge of the Sport
proper dress
standards and specifications
bowling etiquette
official rules
scoring
Role Of The Coach
leader
goal setter
person
decision maker
communicator
Skill Development
instruction for beginners
determining starting position
picking up the ball
proper delivery
the 3 step approach
spot bowling
advanced instruction
the back-up ball
lane conditions
converting spares
Skill Analysis
detect and correct
bowler evaluation form
Practice Sessions
clinics for new bowlers
introduction to practice sessions
Practical Component
practically there
on lane demonstrations
on lane exercises

Please contact us for more information.

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Level II Coaching Clinic:

MFPBF offers the Canadian 5 Pin Bowlers' Association Level II Coaching Clinic for those wishing to coach at the higher competitive levels. The Level II Clinic costs $70.00 and lasts two days.

The Level II Clinic includes ...

Introduction
Objectives
Overview of NCCP
Organizational Structure
Outline of Level II
Knowledge Of The Sport
Objectives
Lane Markings and Specifications
Official Rules
Rules of Conduct
Advanced Playing Rules
Tournament Formats
Coach's Checklist
Role Of The Coach
Objectives
Leader
Goal Setter
Communicator
Using Competitive Strategy
Dividing Coaching Responsibilities
Evaluator
Skill Development and Analysis
Objectives
The Delivery
Aiming Methods
Adjustments Using Spot Bowling
Adjustments To Lane Conditions
Sparing and Pinning
Timing
Detect and Correct Exercise
Coaching Youth Bowlers
Mental Training
Objectives
Introduction
Stresses Associated With Competition
Arousal Levels
The Assessment of Stress
Techniques For Dealing With Competitive Stress
Fitness Training
Objectives
The Components of Fitness
General Principles of Conditioning
Bowling Co-ordination Test
The Exercise Program
Recognizing and Treating Injuries
Medico-Legal Liabilities
Nutrition
Practice Sessions
Objectives
Planning Practice Sessions
Techniques and Formats
Statistical Records and Analysis
Practical Component

Please contact us for more information.

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Judge of Play And Scorekeeping Clinic:

In its role as governing body for 5 Pin Bowling in Canada, the Canadian 5 Pin Bowlers' Association has developed a National Certification Program aimed at improving the administration, coaching, officiating, and management of our sport. The MFPBF offers a one day clinic (cost of $25.00) covering both Judge of Play and Scorekeeping. You can register for each course individually for $20.00 each.

The Judge of Play Clinic is one in a series of officiating clinics which have been designed to educate individuals in the proper procedures and techniques for successful tournament operation. Specifically, this clinic is designed to:

Produce competent, certified Judges of Play for use by all 5 Pin Bowling tournament organizers across Canada.
Standardize the procedures and terminology used in officiating 5 Pin Bowling competitions.

Topics covered in this clinic are:

Foreword
Acknowledgement
Clinic Objectives
Certification Procedures
Introduction
Tournament Management
Characteristics of a Judge of Play
Objectives of a Judge of Play
Summary
Appendix A - Tournament Formats Booklet
Appendix B - Case Studies

The Scorekeeping Clinic is designed to:

Produce competent, certified Scorekeepers for use by all 5 Pin Bowling tournament organizers across Canada
Standardize the procedures and terminology used in scoring 5 Pin Bowling competitions.

Topics covered are:

Foreword
Acknowledgement
Clinic Objectives
Certification Procedures
History of 5 Pin Scoring
The Art of Score-keeping
Basic 5 Pin Scoring Terms
Score-sheets
Scoring Terms and Symbols
How To Use the 3 Box Scoring Method
Score-keeping and the Rule Book
Score-keeping for Tournaments
Summary
Appendix A - Scorekeepers Quiz

Please contact us for more information.

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