Sunny and warmer Victoria days are in the forecast. The bowling greens are being groomed to perfection for our April 1st opening. Many of our 2020 members have renewed as 2021/2022 Club members. They are eager to have the opportunity to yack and laugh with you on the lawns. If you have … [Read more...]
Croquet Update
February 27, 2021 by
First, thank you for the croquet donations we have received so far based on the generous pledges you made earlier. We need to have all the pledged amounts before we can process our starting equipment order. If you have not had the time to send your donation, we are now accepting e-transfers as well … [Read more...]
Spring Membership Letter
February 24, 2021 by
February 24, 2021 Dear Bowlers, We can feel the promise of spring! The early morning light, the crocuses and the birdsong have stirred up our dormant bowler’s blood and we’re thinking about play. We’re writing to you with an update and to whet your appetite. At this time last year we were … [Read more...]
Croquet Coming to Our Club
February 18, 2021 by
I am pleased to announce that the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club will soon be offering the game of croquet to all of its members. This will be part of the membership rewards in being a member of Our Club. Following a very successful pledge drive - explicitly to purchase croquet equipment that all … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
January 18, 2021 by
The New Year of 2021 is starting out positively with the roll out of the COVID19 vaccine across Canada. I am hopeful that by March 31st, some of our 80+ year old members will have had the opportunity of receiving their first shot of the vaccine. I am also hopeful that by May 31st, … [Read more...]
Outdoor Bowling Extension Until October 31
September 24, 2020 by
With the COVID-19 pandemic playing havoc with our season the Executive has decided to extend the outdoor bowling season to October 31st with Monday to Saturday 1 p.m.afternoon draws and a Sunday morning 10 a.m. draw. With the diminishing light we will not have any evening draws. The bowling can … [Read more...]
We have moved to Phase 2!
August 8, 2020 by
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...]