It was pretty hot in Parksville on the weekend, but even hotter on the green as the novice and intermediate lawn bowlers took to the green to showcase their skills. The Club Singles Novice and Intermediate Championship started on Saturday morning and wound up on Sunday afternoon with the final winners declared in both the men’s and women’s event. On the men’s side, the novice winner was James Sloan. Intermediate winner was Bob Merrell who was also the overall winner of both Group A & B. On the women’s novice side, Debbie Taylor came through to capture her event, while the Women’s Intermediate Championship went to Karen Perrin.
A very big thank you goes out to the following : the set-up and take down crew, greens people, markers, Lynn in the kitchen, bartenders, Chuck Benson (photos), Sandi Mitchell (ump. etc.), spectators, games committee and to the players who made this all possible.
On August 10th and 11th, the above winners will represent our club in the District Championships to be held in Port Alberni. Our winner from last year, Bob Ashton, has also been invited back to Port Alberni to defend his title. If you can, please come out and support your fellow club members in this event. Carol Bucyk
Here they are, the winners of this past weekend’s event. From left to right, Debbie Taylor (Novice) and Karen Perrin (Intermediate). James Sloan (Novice) and Bob Merrell (Intermediate), who also won the overall tournament from Group A & B.
Ever thought about proving your lawn bowling skills? Here’s your chance to have some fun in the process, too. It’s the last chance to sign up for the Men’s and Women’s Club Singles Championship. Registration closes on August 5th, and the singles play is set for August 13, 14, & 15th.
Also on the horizon is the Jack and Jill Mixed Pairs Event coming up on August 28th and 29th. Registration starts online on August 7th. A few simple rules for this event: No spouses together, no two skips on a team and you can’t have played with the same Jack or Jill before. This tournament is a lot of fun, so ladies get out there and ask away. There are men just waiting for your call or email.
Finally, The Cowichan Parksville Challenge will be held on Tuesday, September 10th with the Cowichan Club hosting. Here’s your chance to experience lawn bowling at the Cowichan club and experience their great hospitality. If interested, there is a sign up sheet in the sun room.
The Novice/Intermediate Tournament is coming up this weekend (August 3 & 4), and ALL members of the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club are welcome to come out and watch. Things get underway on Saturday starting at 9 A.M. with the first matches. Games will continue at 11 A.M., 1 P.M and 3 P.M. On Sunday, there will be a match at 10 A.M., and at 1 P.M. there will be playoffs between Men’s A & B group. Any other playoffs will occur after 1 P.M. Trophy presentation after the games will occur at around 1:15.
This is a great opportunity to see what the future of lawn bowling looks like for our club. Please come out and support them and show your Parksville spirit.
Port Alberni is running a very special experience for lawn bowlers August 17th and they’d like you to be a part of the action. This is a one day tournament in a Bowls 3Five format. It will be mixed triples using two bowls each. There will be four 10 end games, with the games consisting of two 5-end sets. Each game should take about one hour to play. If you want to try a different type of tournament, this just might be for you. If interested, please contact derekjburke@gmailcom. Start time is planned for 9 A.M., just in case it’s hot.
Members, we have a number of tournaments coming up at our Club in the next month. We would like to be able to offer participants come baked goods when they attend. If you are able to provide cookies, squares, cakes, etc. we would welcome them. Please remember to put your name on the containers and place your items in the freezer at the Club.
There are a number of empty containers ready for members to pick up as well. Please check the cart near the kitchen to see if any are yours.
The Powell River Lawn Bowling Club is in need of two more teams for their mixed triples tournament on August 8th. This club has a spectacular setting, and if you’re staying the night, watching the sunset on Vancouver Island is not to be missed. If interested in this one day event, contact 46steelertom@gmail.com for details.
Reminder – Registration is open for Novice, Intermediate & Club Singles Tournaments
Registration is open from July 1 – July 22 for the Club Novice and Intermediate Singles Tournament to be held on August 3 and 4. Players can be Novice (2024) or Intermediate (started 2022 or 2023).
Registration is open from July 8 – August 5 for the Mens and Ladies Club Singles tournament to be held on August 13 – 15.
To register, please go to the Club Calendar and click on any day of the event to see sign up information. If you have any questions, please contact games@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com
Members, we have a number of tournaments coming up at our Club in the next month. We would like to be able to offer participants come baked goods when they attend. If you are able to provide cookies, squares, cakes, etc. we would welcome them. Please remember to put your name on the containers and place your items in the freezer at the Club.
Registration is open for Novice, Intermediate & Club Singles Tournaments
Registration is open from July 1 – July 22 for the Club Novice and Intermediate Singles Tournament to be held on August 3 and 4. Players can be Novice (2024) or Intermediate (started 2022 or 2023).
Registration is open from July 8 – August 5 for the Mens and Ladies Club Singles tournament to be held on August 13 – 15.
To register, please go to the Club Calendar and click on any day of the event to see sign up information. If you have any questions, please contact games@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com
