2023 News items & photos
January 2023
February 2023
- Groundhogs declare end of winter
- Mystery format on tap for March Madness tournament
- Darts group celebrates Ronnie’s 90th
March 2023
- Bowls, croquet and social on tap at March Madness on the 18th!
- New system for direction of play announced
- Interested in a Marker’s Course?
- Sticks launched at Mystery Madness event
- It’s time to renew your membership
- Fill your calendar with fun this summer
- Coaching available for UBI delivery device
April 2023
- Record number of certified coaches after weekend course
- Bridge groups celebrate the end of winter sessions
- Yardstick bowling kicks off new season
- 2023 BSI schedule available now
- Work crews spruces up the club for spring launch
- Markers course slated for May 3
May 2023
- Extra fun with novelty draws starts May 7
- Friendships renewed and Jennifer remembered on Opening Day
- President’s Cup
- OBLBC 2nd and 3rd in the Galleon
- Victoria Day Triples tournament
June 2023
- BSI – Peace/Findlay/Coast Capital – Men’s Singles
- Jubilee Pacific Pairs Tournament succeeds despite weather
- Oak Bay Team Prevails at Heart Fours BSI Tournament
- BSI Central Saanich South Island Men’s Pairs
- Barry Skinner Tournament
- Flora Martin Open Fours – Burnside
- Strong turnout for annual Burgers & Bowls Tournament
- $1,500 donation to Seekins family
- First women’s BSI tournament held at Vic West
- Gordon Head Fours Tournament
- Call for Markers at the Nationals
- Anyone Can Play In The Australian Open
- 24 teams compete in first BSI Novice/Intermediate Tournament
- Canada Day Tournament supports CHAMP program
- Annual Silver Tray Tournament
July 2023
- Big Canada Day tournament raises large donation for CHAMP
- Aussie Pairs kick off in July
- Carpenters wanted to build BBQ shed
- Volunteer scoreboard flippers needed for Nationals
- New phones in Anderson and Carnarvon
- New duds for 70th – help wanted
- Sign Up Now for Miller Cup on July 29th
- Gordon Head 1st, Oak Bay 2nd & 3rd at Dogwood Tournament
- Oak Bay bowlers win Ashford at Burnside LBC
- McEwan Cup goes to Fraser and Anderson
- Reminder: Volunteer scoreboard flippers for National Championships
- Oak Bay wins big at BSI Men’s Quaddie
- Oak Bay team roars at the Lions Tournament at Central Saanich
- BSI Sadler Memorial Triples
- Slade team takes Miller Cup Mixed Tournament honours
August 2023
- Markers Needed – South Island Singles Aug 12 & 13
- New bowlers shine in Anne Webster Ladies Triples
- Oak Bay prevails at BSI Women’s Competitive Pairs
- New bowlers discover Friday mornings
- Refill your water bottle from new cooler in Anderson House
- Notes on the use of club bowls
- Program booklet for 2023 Canadian Lawn Bowling Nationals
- August 12th Quaddie honours Jennifer Letkeman
- Greenslade Men’s Triples featured hot competition
- Novice and Intermediate Club Singles results
- The new buzz in lawn bowling
- Almost a repeat – Andy Stewart Australian Pairs
- Labour Day Tournament – September 4
- Family Appreciation Game – September 16
- Fair Dinkum!
September 2023
- There’s a New Shed in Town
- Volunteer Work Creates Successful Labour Day Tournament
- Oak Bay Scores at Greenskeeper BSI at JDF
- New Bowlers News – Perfect Ends
- Ladies Triples BSI Tournament
- Carnarvon Cup 2023 Results
- Family Appreciation/Pizza Day
- Draining Day – Help Wanted
- Successful Croquet Tournament and Dinner Held on September 20
- Bowl For The Cure September 23/24
October 2023
- Two OBLC Teams Place in JDF Friday League
- Greens Closed Oct. 13 through Nov. 1
- Darts Open House October 29!
- OBLBC Featured in Oak Bay Neighbours Magazine
- OBLBC Christmas Dinner and Party Set For December 10th
November 2023
- Short Mat League
- New club shirt
- Club member achieves athletic excellence
- Reminder:OBLBC Christmas Dinner and Party Set For December 10th
December 2023