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Author: Lynne Chwartacki

Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships North Vancouver August 16-23

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The event will be streamed-information to follow.

Hello all Bowlers:

As you may be aware, the North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club is hosting the 2026 Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships, which consists of the Pairs, Fours and Singles formats.  There will be the Provincial Champions from 8 provinces competing in the Canadian Championships.  The Championships commence with opening ceremonies on Sunday, August 16th for the Pairs and Fours with medal rounds and closing ceremonies on Wednesday, August 19th.  The Singles will commence with opening ceremonies on August 20th with medal rounds and closing ceremonies on August 23rd.

 We invite and welcome you all to come to the North Vancouver LBC at 249 East 24th Street, North Vancouver to watch some of the best bowls that Canada has to offer.  Admission is free and the greens will be full for the Pairs and Fours.  Come early to get a good seat.  The City of North Vancouver has recently introduced new parking regulations on the streets immediately surrounding the club.  There are two and four hour restrictions in the immediate area, however if you park approximately one block east of the club on a numbered street, there is unlimited parking.  Monday to Saturday, you can park across the street at the Alliance Church, but only in stalls numbered 40 to 69.  There is NO Parking at the church on Sundays.  The parking lot is reserved for church attendees.

 Below is the schedule for the Championships.  Please note that we will not be providing lunches for spectators, so if you are intending to stay for the day, please bring a lunch or visit one of the nearby restaurants.

2026 Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships

Schedule – Pairs, Fours and Singles

Sun. August 16th — Practice, Bowls Inspection and Opening Ceremonies (Pairs & Fours)Mon. August 17th — Rounds 1, 2 & 3Tues. August 18th — Rounds 4, 5 & 6Wed. August 19th — Round 7 & Medal RoundsThurs. August 20th — Practice, Bowls Inspection and Opening Ceremonies (Singles)Fri. August 21st — Rounds 1, 2 & 3Sat. August 22nd — Rounds 4, 5 & 6Sun. August 23rd — Round 7 & Medal Rounds

Date / Time Activity Comments
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Practice & bowls/shoes inspections
1:30 – 2:30 pm Opening ceremonies
3:00 – 5:00 pm Social event for bowlers BBQ at club & bar open
8:00 am Practice
9:00 – 11:15 am Round 1 Game length 2 hr 15 minutes
11:15 am – 12:30 pm Lunch for bowlers At church
12:30 pm – 2:45 pm Round 2 Game length 2 hr 15 minutes
3:15 – 5:30 pm Round 3 Game length 2 hr 15 minutes
8:00 am Practice
9:00 – 11:15 am Round 4 Game length 2 hr 15 minutes
11:15 am – 12:30 pm Lunch for bowlers At church
12:30 pm – 2:45 pm Round 5 Game length 2 hr 15 minutes
3:15 – 5:30 pm Round 6 Game length 2 hr 15 minutes
8:00 am Practice
9:00 – 11:15 am Round 7 Game length 2 hr 15 minutes
11:15 am – 12:30 pm Lunch for bowlers At church
12:30 pm – 2:45 pm Bronze Medal Round Game length 2 hr 15 minutes
3:15 – 5:30 pm Gold Medal Round Game length 2 hr 15 minutes
6:00 – 6:30 pm Closing ceremonies
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Practice & bowls/shoes inspections
1:30 – 2:30 pm Opening ceremonies
3:00 – 5:00 pm Social event for bowlers BBQ at club & bar open
8:00 am Practice
9:00 – 11:00 am Round 1 Game length 2 hrs.
11:00 am – 12:15 pm Lunch for bowlers At club
12:15 pm – 2:15 pm Round 2 Game length 2 hrs.
2:45 – 4:45 pm Round 3 Game length 2 hrs.
8:00 am Practice
9:00 – 11:00 am Round 4 Game length 2 hrs.
11:00 am – 12:15 pm Lunch for bowlers At club
12:15 pm – 2:15 pm Round 5 Game length 2 hrs.
2:45 – 4:45 pm Round 6 Game length 2 hrs.
8:00 am Practice
9:00 – 11:00 am Round 7 Game length 2 hrs.
11:00 am – 12:15 pm Lunch for bowlers At club
12:15 pm – 2:15 pm Bronze Medal Round Game length 2 hrs.
2:45 – 4:45 pm Gold Medal Round Game length 2 hrs.
5:00 – 5:30 pm Closing ceremonies

We hope to see you at the club, enjoying great bowing and supporting these provincial champions.

 

Harry Carruthers

Host Organizing Committee

604-985-2241

Cel: 604-916-1101

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Vicki Parton

Secretary, Bowls BC
604-908-4048

Qualicum/ Parksville Challenge Aug. 8 2026

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The event started in Parksville on the morning of Aug. 8. Eight players from QBLBC traveled to Parksville to play against 8 of their best bowlers. Parksville ended up ahead on the total score, even though the result was 4 wins and 4 losses. The afternoon games would decide who would capture this year’s trophy.

Again, the games were tied at 4 and 4 but with the help of 2 high scoring exciting games, QBLBC came out well ahead on the day’s total points, carrying away the trophy!

All bowlers expressed their pleasure with on such bright sunshiny day.

Thank s to the organizers from both clubs and the volunteers who made it a joy.

A bonus was the delicious birthday cake for Edwina.

 

Close-up bowls

The Club Winners are!!!

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Congratulations to all the winners who will be off to represent our club at the District C

Club Singles -will be held at QBLBC Sept. 5 & 6

Women-Luci Ewen

Men- 1st- Erik Ewen

Mixed Pairs- will be held at Courtenay LBC Sept. 12 & 13

Shelley Howieson and Murray and Murray Trudel

Novice Singles-will be held at QBLBC Aug. 29 & 30

Women-Adele Turner

Men- Terry Cowan

Intermediate Singles -will be held at QBLBC Aug. 29 & 30

Women-Shelley Howieson & Erin Sellers

Men-Ray Chernier

We were treated with spectacular bowling by all entrants. We will proudly represented by our bowlers.

Thank you to all the spectators who came out to cheer good shots.

 

Men’s & Ladies Triples Parksville July 25/26

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The Men’s teams did an outstanding job at this tournament.

Congratulations to all the players!!

1st-George Opacic, Willie Dunlop & Ray Chenier

3rd- John Eyre, Brian Michell & Erik Ewen

4th- Tony Morris, Alan Brunskill & Jan Hansen

QBLBC is sending more bowlers to these tournaments….watch out for us NIPR.

 

Sorry folks…I have no photos.

Todd Sjogren Mixed Pairs July 22/23 2026

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On 2 very warm days, QB hosted bowlers from the central Island and visitors from Coquitlam and Victoria.

Organizer Darlene Opacic welcomed the players and thanked the many volunteers who made the event successful.

Thank you to our sponsor, Todd Sjogren-BMO Private Wealth Management -Parksville.

On behalf of her son, Debi Sjogren

The Happy Winners:

1st -Vern Hagstrom & Linda Cooper-Nanaimo

2nd – Tony Morris & Shelley Howieson-QB

3rd -Kevin & Sheila Schubert-Vic West

4th – Dean Penny & Shelley McCallum- Courtenay

5th – Bruce McNevin & Glenda Chalmers – Nanaimo

6th – Charles McIntyre & Debi Sjogren -QB

 

BC Provincial Men’s Pairs

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Congratulations to the team of Brian Mitchell and Eric Ewen.

They will proudly represent BC at the Canadian National Championships, at North Vancouver LBC is hosting the Nationals from

August 16-20th.

There were 26 teams and they beat some of the best bowlers in BC.

Job well done and we are so proud of you

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Also congratulations to silver medalist Lynn Chwartacki along with Sharon Baldwin, Kathy Harms and Gina Gudzowaty who will represent women’s fours at the same event.

Our club alone is sending 3 bowlers to Nationals, how great is that!!

Wishing you success and enjoy the experience.

 

 

Strawberry Bowl- Port Alberni June 27/28

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Port Alberni put on a delightful event for bowlers from around the District.

Qualicum was well represented by by both Women’s and Men’s pairs teams.

For the men, it was tight going but are own George Opacic and Willie Dunlop  took 1st place.

For the women, are own April Gilcrest and Linda Cooper( Nanaimo) took 1st place.

Congratulations to the winners and all of all members who entered the tournament.

Canada Day July 1, 2026

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The turnout for Canada Day was amazing with 10 of our new members mixed into the crowd. The players plus audience numbered about 70!!

There were 4 rinks of triples and 4 rinks of fours.

First we started we started with a Spider,  photos, and the singing of Oh Canada.

After the games we all dug into a feast prepared by our excellent kitchen crew.

Prizes were handed out to the top 4 teams, then Margaret organized a Bingo game with Canada themed playing cards.

Great fun all the way around!

Many thanks to games committee, bar tenders, greens and setup crew, all who volunteered to help out and a big hug to Edwina and her amazing kitchen crew.

Without our volunteers none of this would be possible so many thanks!!

Snowball Tournament

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The Snowball event was held on June 12 and was a new event for our bowlers.

The 1st four ends were skipped by players who were normally leads. Their introduction to that position was an eye-opener for them but  they did have lots of support from other players. It was a great way of showing them what happens at the skip position.

The next four ends were skipped by thirds, and the last 4 ends were taken by the skips.

After some confusion as to the rules, the players dug right in and thoroughly enjoyed themselves, particularly the newer players who were on winning teams.

Thank you to Darlene Opacic and Stuart Goodby for organizing the event.

Thank you to all the volunteers who made this event a success–kitchen, bar, greens and anyone we have missed.

1st place-Graham Rae, Susan Medhurst and Robert Willis

2nd place-Len Bettam, Barb Radcliff/John Eyre and Terry Cowan

3rd place-Stu Goodby, Terry Hick and Adele Turner

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