Over 65 bowlers, croquet players, volunteers and spectators attended the Burger Cup tournament. Bowlers played 3 six-end games while the croquet teams played 3 games. Once the players saw the Burger Cup “trophy” the games were on. The first-place teams in bowling and croquet would be presented with … [Read more...]
Bad Bowling But Good Luck
July 19, 2024 by
Juan de Fuca LBC hosted a one day Quaddie on Friday July 19th. I’d like to say that our Oak Bay team played a brilliant game and brought a host of teams to their knees. But alas that’s just one of our fantasies. We did have a good time and our high point happened when they drew the 50/50 number and … [Read more...]
The 2024 McEwan Cup
July 19, 2024 by
On Tuesday, July 18th, instead of playing our usual Tuesday morning men’s league, the club members gathered to play the McEwan Cup, the club Men’s Pairs tournament. We welcomed several new or newer bowlers to the tournament….John Mayston-Taylor, Jack Showers and Michael Trickey. They all … [Read more...]
BSI Ashford triples at Burnside Lawn Bowling Club, July 13 & 14 2024
July 17, 2024 by
July 13 and 14th 2024 two very hot days and lots of Lawn bowling. This is an open tournament which a woman has to skip the entire triples tournament. A team can be formed with players from various clubs. Over the two days there were five 14 end games consisting with experienced and newer players … [Read more...]
A Conversation with Leanne Chinery, July 2024
July 17, 2024 by
Preamble On a June afternoon I was looking for results from the Australian Open and found a livestream of the Women’s Fours Final. The game had just started and on one team were 3 Canadians who all now live in Australia! I was now hooked to watch the whole game. While I was … [Read more...]
Family Appreciation Event, July 2024
July 17, 2024 by
The annual Family Appreciation event took place Friday afternoon on July 12. As Gloria’s pictures show over 60 croquet and bowlers participated. This yearly event is to thank and recognize those members who have joined our club under our introductory fee schedule. Pizza was provided to all … [Read more...]
Missing: Mah Jong Table
July 17, 2024 by
A strange mystery needs to be solved. Recently Jan Price donated a perfect Mah Jong table to the club Susi and I picked it up and placed it in Carnarvon House. The Mah Jong players have used it a few times But here is the mystery - it’s disappeared. If anyone knows where it is it would be great to … [Read more...]
Canada Day Fun, 2024
July 4, 2024 by
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...]
Flora Martin 4’s Tournament 2024
June 30, 2024 by
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...]
BSI Women’s Silver Tray Tournament 2024
June 27, 2024 by
“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...]