Player Development
How Can We Help You?
The coaches (Meet them here ⇒ Our Coaches) of the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club are pleased to offer the following player development programs.
Introduction to Lawn Bowling:
If you are interested in learning what lawn bowling is all about we offer an introductory free lesson taking approximately 1/2 hour. During this time you will be able to deliver a few bowls and have the game explained. If you have some physical limitations we also have UBI launchers, a kind of pusher that enables those who don’t have the ability to deliver the bowl from a standing position. You can follow click Ubi_Launcher Delivery Aid to see a video of a bowler using this device.
New Bowler Program:
If you have decided that lawn bowling is for you, we offer four 2 hour lessons. These lessons will teach you the basics of lawn bowling: delivery, aim, weight control and jack placement. We will also introduce you to the etiquette and basic rules of the games. By the end of your four lessons you will be ready to participate in all club bowling events.
If you join the club after completing the new bowler program, we will credit your fee towards your membership.
On-Going Player Development:
We offer assistance to all levels of bowlers, so if there is an aspect of your game you feel needs improvement or you would like to learn a new skill please feel free to contact any of our club coaches.
If there is some aspect of your game that you feel needs some improvement please feel free to contact anyone of our coaches or fill in the form below.
Educational Videos:
To watch a short video from Australia on bowling etiquette click here: BowlingEtiquette
Upcoming Events
June 2026
Sylvia Gibbs Ladies Pairs – Qualicum
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9:30 am – 8 ends – QB & PLBC – Interclub Open Draw Exchange at Parksville
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QB & PLBC – Interclub Open draw exchange at Parksville
1:00 – 12 End Draw
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1:30 pm – QB & PLBC – Interclub Open Draw Exchange at QB
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QB & PLBC – Interclub Open draw exchange at QB
3:00 pm – Social Hour
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Social Hour
What a great time to gather with friends and fellow lawn bowlers. Have fun, share some laughs, get to know one another a little better, and make some friends. This Social time happens in the winter session from 3:00 to 4:30 after short Mat on Fridays and Sundays, and during the summer, after the Friday and Sunday afternoon games. Cold drinks are available from the bar, and soft drinks and water from the fridge and if you prefer a hot tea, that can also be available. This is a great way to support your club and maybe make a few new friends.All Day – Greens closed
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Clubhouse is closed from 10:30 – 2:00 for cleaning
6:30 Nanaimo – Interclub Triples
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6:30 Inter-Club Triples @ Nanaimo
We will need to form 4 teams (2 mens and 2 ladies)
A sign up sheet will be posted at the Club in the Sunroom
If you have any questions, please contact Diane Cruickshank or Joey Merrell.
9:30 – 8 End Draw – followed by social time
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6:30 Cutthroat Spring League
- 5 games played May 26 to June 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm
- Online registration required. Registration opens on May 5th and closes on May 20th or with 24 entries.
Club Triples Tournament – Team of Chance
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Teams and rinks will be drawn before the start of the first game. Arrive at the Club by 9:00 am on June 24. Skips will draw tags for their Thirds and Leads as well as their rinks (Team of Chance). This will determine opponents and rink numbers for all four games.
Club Triples – Conditions of Play – 2026