Umpires Course Step 1 

Head Umpire, Bill Black, is scheduling training for in 2024. Umpiring candidates must have a minimum of two years of bowling experience.  For More Info Email umpire@bowlsalberta.com for further information.

Respect in Sport Certification

Bowls Alberta now requires that all umpires obtain a Respect in Sport Certificate or take the NCCP Safe Sport Training. For further information check out the website Respect in Sport and scroll down to find the course link, Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders. When you are ready to take the course email the Bowls Alberta office for a special link to take the course for free. The NCCP Safe Sport Training requires you have an NCCP # and is a free course. If you need an NCCP# or forgot your number email the office at BA

Active BA Umpires

Umpires play a vital role in ensuring that all aspects of play are in line with the Laws of the Sport of Bowls. Umpires must be able to apply their knowledge of the laws in an approach that will make the experience enjoyable for both the participants and the officials and are expected to abide by the Bowls Alberta Code of Conduct & Ethics.

Current Active Umpires 2024:

Pat Bird  L2
 Claire Day  L2
 Bev Robinson L2

 George Hamilton L2

Dwayne Hauck   L2
 Jen McDonald L2
BILL Black  l2
 Janis Kelman L1

 Josh Cameron L1

The current edition of the laws is titled Laws of the Sport of Bowls Updated, and was adopted in Canada in 2022.  For a copy of the Rule book, printed by Bowls Canada Boulingrin, contact the Bowls Alberta office or Bowls Canada Boulingrin directly.