The annual Findlay Memorial Mixed Triples was held over three evenings at Vic West Lawn Bowling Club, drawing teams from around Greater Victoria. The format required at least one player with three years or less of bowling experience. Some call it developing new bowlers. I have another theory—but … [Read more...]

The weather cooperated as the members of the club gathered for the annual Canada Day Fun Day to raise funds for CHAMPS.  Captain Mary Magill gave an inspiring speech to her Team White only to be motivationally matched by Team Red Captain Lauren Charlton. Participants were decked out in the … [Read more...]

First Club Singles Tournament since 2019! Twenty bowlers signed up for the club’s singles tournament. The club had not had a singles tournament since 2019 when it was won by Linda Cowie.  The twenty bowlers were randomly drawn into groups of four for a World Cup style tournament with a group … [Read more...]

The fourth annual intermediate/novice BSI triples tournament took place at Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club on June 27th. The weather provided perfect conditions for the 18 teams representing  9 of the BSI bowling clubs. It was nice to see so many spectators from the various bowling clubs cheering on … [Read more...]

After a legacy of 50 years of play, the 2026 BSI Women’s Silver Tray scotch pairs tournament continues to showcase excellent lawn bowling, fair play and fun. A very hot Tuesday, June 23rd, welcomed icy water containers and a misting station for the teams. Wednesday was thankfully cooler and provided … [Read more...]

Men’s Provincial Fours Tournament at Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Club June 19 20th and 21st. The Provincials is a prestigious tournament featuring some of the top bowlers from BC who relish the competitive spirit. Players from the mainland (Vancouver) and various locations across Vancouver Island … [Read more...]

Victoria Bowls and Croquet Club hosted the Wilkerson Men’s Pairs during the evenings of June 8, 9 and 10. The last few days in Victoria have seen temperatures reaching 28 degrees. The Wilkerson tournament was not that fortunate. On Monday the 8th all participants were so happy  (not) that it … [Read more...]

The Miller Cup was held at the club on Sunday, June 14th.  Twelve teams vied for the title in this mixed triples tournament. The sun beat down relentlessly on the competitors and in the end, it was the team of Mary McGill, Brian Sandercock, and Carole Poirier who emerged in first place as the … [Read more...]

Over the weekend our OBLBC entered the Flora Martin BSI Lawn Bowling Tournament at Burnside with one simple goal: survive the heat and win  a few games. Our team consisted of Brent Jansen (skip), Ray Dilba (vice), Karen Evans (second) and  Rick Cohen (lead). The weather was borderline … [Read more...]

Jubilee Pacific Pairs was a wonderful tournament with great weather, and it seems everyone had a great time. Our wonderful umpires, Pauline, Jim and Ann commented that they were impressed at the great sportsmanship and general fun that all were having. Doug Francis and Lorne Cowley were tournament … [Read more...]