The Third annual BSI Novice Intermediate Triples Tournament took place on June 28 under perfect weather conditions. Twenty teams with a total of 60 players showed excellent bowling skills, a keen sense of humour and camaraderie. Teams played four 8-end games over the course of … [Read more...]

The annual Silver Tray Women’s Scotch Pairs, Bowls South Island, tournament was held Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24th and 25th.  Sixteen teams participated.  The bowling was competitive, complimentary and enjoyable. Thank you to all who helped make the tournament successful and fun. … [Read more...]

  A commemorative plaque was added to the south east post of the first sun shelter today, June 18,2025.  Please have a look at it the next time you are at the Club and reflect on the completion of this major legacy project. The plaque recognizes the grant from the Government of … [Read more...]

  Father’s Day got off to a great start with the Miller Cup underway at 9:45 a.m. plus two more games during the day, wrapping up with fellowship, food and a beverage or two! Lots of good bowling from the 10 teams in the tournament and nice to see some newer bowlers getting their lawn bowling … [Read more...]

Those of you who approach the south side of OBLBC’s Carnarvon House from Henderson Road rather than from Eastdowne may have noticed in recent weeks that the signage has received a much needed refresh as the before and after pictures will attest. Painting was completed, the very faded plexiglass … [Read more...]

The BSI Wilkerson Men’s Pairs was held at the Victoria Bowls and Croquet Club during the evenings of June 9, 10 and 11.  Eighteen teams from a host of BSI clubs entered the tournament. Participants and spectators saw excellent shots and competitive games. All games were 16 ends and some had to … [Read more...]

When we apply for our 50/50 licenses we are required to say what the funds would be used for  This year a portion will be used for gardening equipment and the other part will be used to replace 13 of the smaller plastic chairs in Anderson House. Today we purchased five chairs pictured below. We … [Read more...]

Hot Dogs were provided to the 40 members attending the  Friday bowling and croquet night on June 6th. Some were shocked that they had already had supper but this coming Friday on June 13 will be different. You now have advanced notice. We will have beef, chicken and a few veggie hot dogs with … [Read more...]

The Jubilee Pairs BSI Tournament was held this past weekend June 7th and 8th at Oak Bay. Twenty six teams registered to play two 16 end game each day. OBLBC was  well represented with seven teams . The weather was warm and sunny, but with an accessible water cooler and a misting station and our … [Read more...]

One of my clubs, Southport Bowls Club, has a popular and fun Twilight Bowls every Thursday, and I’ve always wanted to play in that. It was a chilly night, but the atmosphere was more than warm from a bunch of fun-loving members. It was great to see them again.   For $15, you … [Read more...]