New phones are now operational. Two red phones are in Anderson House and two Blue phones are in Carnarvon House. These phones are much easier to operate than our older models. When a call comes in it will “ring” at all 4 phones and can be answered on any of them. These phones do not have an … [Read more...]
Volunteer Scoreboard Flippers Needed for Nationals
July 10, 2023 by
The 2023 Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships are being held between August 19th and 26th at the Juan de Fuca Bowls Club. Volunteer scoreboard flippers are needed for the women’s and men’s, pairs and fours events scheduled for Wednesday, August 23rd through Saturday, August 26th. When a BSI club … [Read more...]
Carpenters Wanted to Build BBQ Shed
July 9, 2023 by
The Club would like to build a shed for our BBQ's. The size of that structure would be approximately H 6.5 ft X W 3 or 3.5 ft X L 6 or so ft. Shed would be constructed out of 2X4's and 3/4 in plywood. A fairly simple structure with two doors that swing outward and which are able to lock. At this … [Read more...]
Aussie Pairs Kick Off in July
July 5, 2023 by
From Donna Blackstock. G’Day! For the month of July the Sunday morning novelty draw at 10:00 am is Australian Pairs. Come and meet Boomer our Mascot from the land down under. The whole club is welcome to attend the novelty draws and Auz pairs might be something fun and different. Please … [Read more...]
Big Canada Day Tournament raises large donation for CHAMP
July 3, 2023 by
2023-07-17 Report updated with the total amount raised for CHAMP. Report by Donna Blackstock. Photos by Gloria Brown. Canada Day 2023 was a huge success! We had ideal conditions and 82 bowlers in total taking part in the 2-bowl triples format for the British Bulldog Banner. Cathy Denny was the … [Read more...]
Annual Silver Tray Tournament
June 30, 2023 by
Report by Louise Mason Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club hosted the ladies' annual Silver Tray 3-bowl scotch pairs tournament June 27 and 28. It was an enjoyable, competitive and social event. Four teams won all 4 games. Unfortunately, a mistake was made which changed the order as presented at the … [Read more...]
Canada Day tournament supports CHAMP program
June 25, 2023 by
Time is closing in to register for Canada Day Champ on July 1st. It's a great event providing a host of fun and surprises. We can celebrate Canada and do something very Canadian in the process - help children. The Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program offers comprehensive services to child amputees and … [Read more...]
24 Teams compete in first BSI Novice/Intermediate tournament
June 25, 2023 by
Report by Brent Merchant. Photos by Gloria Brown. The inaugural BSI Novice/Intermediate tournament took place at the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club on Saturday June 24. A total of 24 teams comprised of 72 bowlers from eight BSI Clubs participated. It would have been nine clubs but … [Read more...]
Anyone can play in the Australian Open
June 23, 2023 by
Report by Mary Forster. Anyone can play in the Australian Open, the world’s biggest festival of bowls. It’s not just for the elite! This year’s entries were record breaking. In Women’s, there were 38 sections in Fours, 47 sections in Pairs, and 112 sections in Singles. In Men’s, 88 … [Read more...]
Call for markers at the Nationals
June 23, 2023 by
From : Jack Robertson - Juan de Fuca LBC Subject : Certified Markers Please be advised that we are still in great need for markers for the singles rounds for the Championships on Saturday August 19th and Sunday August 20th. At present, we only have 30 markers signed up to cover 110 games … [Read more...]
