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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!