We have been authorized by Bowls BC to enter Phase 2 bowling and we have new updated Phase 2 guidelines for Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club. In Summary, -we can have spectators (members only) -Rakes and Mats can be used on a voluntary basis -Tapes can be used by a single member of the head (same … [Read more...]
Personal Practice Sessions
July 19, 2020 by
Practice time reservation system Effective July 19, there is now a separate HoldMyCourt booking system for individual practice sessions. A rink for your practice session must be reserved using the online booking system. which is only for those who have taken the safety monitor training. … [Read more...]
Phase 2 Bowling
July 16, 2020 by
BowlsBC has outlined the requirements for Phase 2 Bowling and I have outlined their note below: Bowls BC is aware that many of our clubs have a desire to start intra-club (in-house) competitions. These competitions are classified as Phase 2 bowling by Bowls BC and viaSport; and Phase 3 bowling … [Read more...]
Use of Rakes and Mats
July 16, 2020 by
As I have noted in my previous posts, the Executive has approved the use of rakes and mats on a voluntary basis, effective Monday July 20th, 2020. Again, the use of rakes and mats is voluntary. One lead must volunteer to use the rake for the entire game/practice and ensure it is disinfected … [Read more...]
Changes to our Bowling – Update
July 6, 2020 by
We had originally planned to implement the rakes and mats usage tomorrow (July 6) but we will be postponing this until at least July 13 as we work out some of the more practical details and procedures. Remember that the use of this equipment is voluntary. Also, just a reminder, if you wish to … [Read more...]
Changes to our Bowling
July 1, 2020 by
As we have progressed over the past 2 weeks of bowling we have learned what has worked and not worked, and we are planning some changes as follows:The calendar has been extended for 3 more weeks, and we have made the Sunday fixed draw a cutthroat draw. Some folks have asked that they have … [Read more...]
Registering to Bowl
June 15, 2020 by
TO ALL MEMBERS As announced in my last e-mail to you all, we will resume bowling on Monday June 15. In that e-mail, which you can review here, there was a description of procedures that must be followed before you can bowl. I said then that you will have to register for any game at the … [Read more...]
Club Reopening
June 8, 2020 by
Hello All, I am pleased to announce that the club will be reopening shortly (tentatively Monday June 15th). This opening is dependent on us receiving our certificate of insurance by then. If we have not received it by then we will have to postpone the opening date, but I am confident that we … [Read more...]
Club Update on Reopening May 30th
May 30, 2020 by
Hello everyone, Time for another update on the reopening of the club. The Executive continues to follow the leads of BowlsBC, Bowls Canada, and the District of Oak Bay and have developed guidelines for the club to reopen. I will list the salient points of the next steps that we need to have in … [Read more...]
Re-opening Update
May 23, 2020 by
Hello everyone, This is an update on where we stand on reopening our club for bowling activities. There has been much activity by your Executive to reopen the club in accordance with all the guidelines from the folks who need to approve the reopening. We are developing procedures to allow us … [Read more...]
