July 2, 2022 A sunny 9 am Saturday start for 10 teams, four players per team, two bowls each at Burnside Lawn Bowling Club. There were three games throughout the day with 12 ends per game. Lead Donna (deadeye) Blackstock drew to the jack more often than not with precision … [Read more...]
Canada Day/CHAMP Tournament
June 26, 2022 by
The Canada Day Tournament is right around the corner and its focus is to raise funds to assist children through CHAMP - Child Amputee Program. As members you have raised more money than any other bowling club in Canada and that’s something to be proud of. Given the popularity of this tournament we … [Read more...]
2022 Canadian Senior Triples Championships
June 25, 2022 by
For everyone's info: The 2022 Canadian Senior Triples Championships that will be held at the Victoria Lawn Bowling Club is quickly approaching. Its Host Organizing Committee (HOC) for the event is putting together a “Welcome” or “Goody Bag” for the 60 men and women who will be participating … [Read more...]
Central Saanich BSI Men’s Pairs
June 6, 2022 by
Central Saanich BSI Mens pairs June 4/5. 14 teams playing off for the trophy. Rainy Saturday, Sunday weather was not too bad. Representing Oak Bay was Brent Jansen and Brent merchant who finished the tournament with three wins one tie and one loss. Overall standings was third place in the “A” … [Read more...]
Barry Skinner Tournament
June 4, 2022 by
Barry Skinner tournament played at Burnside Lawnbowling Club starting may30 th for three consecutive days one game a day, two flights one in the afternoon one in the evening. The weather held out for all of the three days. There were seasoned bowlers as well as new bowlers in both flights. The draw … [Read more...]
Oak Bay wins Heart Trophy – Mixed Fours
May 31, 2022 by
May 28, 2022 The Heart Trophy mixed fours tournament played beside the beautiful surfside greens of the Sidney lawn bowling club. Fourteen teams consisting of four players per team, two bowls per player and 56 players in total, all dressed and ready for their competitive day ahead of them. A new … [Read more...]
Welcome New Members
May 28, 2022 by
I thank each of you for joining the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club. My wife Susi, and I joined in 2010 when we were both working. After our lessons we felt like deer in the headlights trying to understand how to deliver a bowl - and yes I kept calling them balls instead of bowls - where to stand, how … [Read more...]
Oak Bay wins the Adshead Tournament for Over 80s
May 28, 2022 by
It was with much trepidation that this extremely recent 80-year-old signed up for this tournament at Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club As you know, it’s never been easy for a woman to reveal her age. However, Don Clark, Harnam Grewal and myself had a great day and … [Read more...]
Club COVID-19 Info
May 15, 2022 by
As we start a new season I write to make a request of returning and new members regarding COVID. If you contract COVID please notify those people you have had close contact with so that they can monitor their health. With the safety of other members in mind please avoid returning to … [Read more...]
