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 5 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...]

From May 26th to May 28th, a tournament was held at the Burnside Lawn Bowling Club called the Barry Skinner. The Barry Skinner is a pairs game held over three afternoons or three evenings. This tournament was very well subscribed. The format is three bowl pairs playing 18 ends. The high game winner … [Read more...]

The 2025 Victoria Rotational Triples tournament was held on Monday, May 19th under variable (chilly, windy, sunny, showery) weather conditions.  Ten teams participated in a very well organized and enjoyable event.  Thanks to Garry Anderson as the tournament manager, and to the many … [Read more...]

As part of the Victoria Classic croquet tournament being held in town, our club hosted the Novice Championship portion of the event. Eight players, including three members of the Oak Bay club, competed over two days. After nine rounds of 45 minute games, Oak Bay member Jim Howard emerged atop … [Read more...]

On May 9, Mort Nelson was awarded BC Bowls Certificate of Appreciation - In appreciation of 10 years of dedicated service to our sport in the role of umpire for Bowls British Columbia, Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club and Bowls South Island.  Congratulations Mort! Submitted by Lorne … [Read more...]

Our opening day 2025 was great success. With 11 rinks on both greens filled with over 60  keen bowlers, and the remaining rinks set up with croquet players. We were honoured with representatives from three levels of Government, MLA Diana Gibson, MP Will Greaves and Oak Bay Mayor Kevin … [Read more...]