What fun we had on Canada Day 2024! The day couldn’t have been a better day for our members and for our beneficiary, the CHAMP program. The sun was out, the breeze was there and the members were all smiles, resplendent in their red and blue. In 2024, for the first time in this event, not only did we … [Read more...]

The Burnside LBC hosted the annual BSI Flora Martin “4’s” tournament on June 29th with 16 teams - 64 players. The Burnside volunteers did a tremendous job organizing the event and their kitchen staff provided an arrangement of tasty goodies. Those goodies were supplemented by Karen Evans in honour … [Read more...]

“50 YEARS OLD”. OBLBC hosted the BSI Women’s Silver Tray tournament Tuesday and Wednesday, June 25 and 26. The first tournament was in 1974 and although missing 2020 and 2021 due to Covid this tournament continues to endure thanks to the support of the BSI Women competitive players. Sixteen teams … [Read more...]

Here are the winners for the Provincial Fours: MENS GOLD Kin On Lau Gonzo Wong Alex Kwok Patrick Sum WOMENS GOLD Josephine Lee (Marie Taylor, sub) Zoe Chan Sarina Mak Gigi Chan MENS SILVER Ryan pollard Auzzie Chambers Ron Mattinson Darren Hutchinson (Janes Chen, sub) … [Read more...]

Gloria and Pierre polished things up at OBLBC. With lots of elbow grease Gloria brought the Silver Tray, and Pierre some of our trophies back to life. These items shine so brightly, you may want wear sunglasses while looking at them. Thanks so much Gloria and Pierre! Photos and article submitted … [Read more...]

The second annual BSI novice intermediate tournament took place on Saturday May 22 at our club. Sixty participants from eight local clubs played four 10-end games. Throughout the day there were up to 40 spectators attending to help support their club members. A BBQ lunch with all the trimmings … [Read more...]

Our youngest club member Adam Ross was selected recently as one of two recipients of the 2024 Young Birders Award presented by the BC Field Ornithologists! Adam is 15 and he started birding several years ago when he encountered a Christmas Bird Count at Panama Flats. Adam has been a keen birder … [Read more...]

So proud to debut our new club shirt at the 2024 Australian Open with my partner, Ann Faulkner (Queenslander). I had excellent comments from lots of people saying our new club shirt looks “bright, vibrant, and looks a “treat” (Aussie slang for “looks very good”). Lost the first game against a … [Read more...]

A blustery and sometimes wet June day saw 36 bowlers registered for the Miller Cup on Saturday, June 15th. Bowlers played 3, 10 end games and it appeared an enjoyable day of bowling was had by all, despite the mix of sunshine and a cold wind! Many thanks to the volunteers who helped make the day … [Read more...]

Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club hosted the Jubilee pairs this past Saturday June 8th and Sunday June 9th. The tournament was well-received, hosting 28 teams from various clubs around Victoria. The tournament consisted of four 16 end games. There were two games on Saturday and two games on Sunday. The … [Read more...]