03 - 04 September
What’s Happening
Final Club Tournament of the Year Winners Decided
September 20, 2024
Parksville Lawn Bowling Club
The last major tournament of the year, the Gloria Wilcox Men’s and Women’s Triples Tournament took place on Wednesday and Thursday September 18th and 19th under almost perfect weather conditions. For the men, it was the winning team of Rick Dolley, Howard Auld and Bob Ashton. Martin Fereday, Clive Arthorne and Ken Tait took second, while the team of Andy Burton, Andy Burpee and Tex Gooding rounded out third place.
On the women’s side, Merry Danarti, Leslie Leinweber and Miriam Gunn pulled off a first place finish. Second went to Mary Card, Jeanette Ferguson and Avril Adamson. Third place honours were earned by Sandi Mitchell, Barb Campbell and Donna Dunn.
These top six teams then played off against each other for the coveted Salmon Cup Trophy with the men coming out on top and with that, getting the honours of being this year’s winners. The men earned 4 points, with a +4 differential and 8 ends, while the women got 4 points, a -4 differential and 7 ends.
Some big thank yous go out to the following folks who helped to make this final event a success: Vicki Banks, who came out of retirement to do magic in our kitchen, greens crew, set-up crew, the bar for keeping us hydrated, our club photographer, Chuck Benson, Joey Merrell and Sandi, who were the go-to people for this event, the games committee, Kathleen Motley, all of the players and spectators who came, and to the novice and intermediate players who stepped up and got involved in this tournament.
This tournament officially finishes our outdoor activities and the fun now switches to the indoor ones which begin with mahjong on September 30th. Please check previous entries for times, dates, prices, and coordinators.
Carol Bucyk
Upcoming Events
September 2025
03 September
10:00 QB & PLBC – Interclub Open Draw Exchange @ QB 10 Ends
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Parksville and Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Clubs have reached agreement so that club members can play in specified open draw matches in the other club without payment of visitor fees starting Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Initially, there will be a limit of 8 “exchange” tags offered on a first come/first served basis.
Process
• A visiting member shows their membership card to the draw-master and is given a “Guest” Tag. (Qualicum has some Parksville specific tags.)
• The visitor writes name, skill level (L – Lead/Second; T – Third; S – Skip) and club identifier (P or QB if needed) on Tag and hands it back to draw-master.
• The Draw will occur normally with the draw-master ensuring a good mix of guests and locals.
• Visiting skips may be offered skip positions at the discretion of the draw-master.
Here is the initial list of weekly open draws offered under this arrangement.
Qualicum Beach Club Draws
Sunday 13.30 draw (10 ends)
Wednesday 10.00 draw (10 ends)
Parksville Club Draws
Tuesday 13.00 draw (12 ends)
Thursday 09.30 draw (10 Ends)
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05 September
1:00 pm 12 end Loonie Draw
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05 September
3:00 pm Happy Hour
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06 - 07 September
District Singles Nanaimo
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06 September
9:30 Sat 8 end Draw – click for info
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Following the great success of our Tuesday morning 8 end draws, we will be offering another 8 end draw on Saturday mornings starting August 16. Please have your tags in by 9:15.
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07 September
1:00 pm – 12 End Draw
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07 September
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
1:30 QB & PLBC – Interclub Open Draw Exchange @ QB 10 Ends
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Parksville and Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Clubs have reached agreement so that club members can play in specified open draw matches in the other club without payment of visitor fees starting Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Initially, there will be a limit of 8 “exchange” tags offered on a first come/first served basis.
Process
• A visiting member shows their membership card to the draw-master and is given a “Guest” Tag. (Qualicum has some Parksville specific tags.)
• The visitor writes name, skill level (L – Lead/Second; T – Third; S – Skip) and club identifier (P or QB if needed) on Tag and hands it back to draw-master.
• The Draw will occur normally with the draw-master ensuring a good mix of guests and locals.
• Visiting skips may be offered skip positions at the discretion of the draw-master.
Here is the initial list of weekly open draws offered under this arrangement.
Qualicum Beach Club Draws
Sunday 13.30 draw (10 ends)
Wednesday 10.00 draw (10 ends)
Parksville Club Draws
Tuesday 13.00 draw (12 ends)
Thursday 9.30 draw (10 Ends)
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08 September
All Day
All Day – Green Closed
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Green is closed for maintenance and upkeep.
Clubhouse is closed from 10:30 – 2:00 for cleaning.
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08 September
Board Meeting 3 p.m.
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09 September
Cowichan/Parksville Challenge
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Open to all club members
Tuesday, September 9th to be held at Parksville There will be 2 x 10 end games Meet and greet Cowichan club at 9:15 am Games are at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm Bring a brown bag lunch. There will be a Trophy presentation The bar will be open If you have any questions, contact Trevor Motley at tkmotley@gmail.comPowered by Modern Events Calendar
09 - 13 September
55+ BC Summer Games in Nanaimo
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The 55+ BC Games poster in the clubhouse has a bar code that you will use to become a member. Then, if you qualify, you go back to the 55+ BC Games website to register as a participant, select your event and pay the balance. More clarification below:
Registration begins April 1 and ends June 1.
If someone wants to participate:
1. First you need to become a member, and you do this by registering on the Games website – cost is $20.00 (non-refundable if not qualified).
2. Then you notify me by email – on or after April 1st – that you wish to participate in a specific lawn bowling event. Please include your full name and LBC (events are indicated on page 2 of the email posted at the clubhouse including competition play).
3. I will advise you whether playoffs are required for the event you are interested in by May 4, 2025.
4. If playoffs are required, they will take place in Parksville on May 8 & 9.
5. I will advise if playoffs are not required, or if you qualify at the playoffs. Once you are notified that you have qualified, you will go back to the Games website to register for your event. At that time, you would pay the fee of $110.00.
If you are interested you need to respond to me by May 3 to get playoffs organized. Also, May 4 is when participants will be notified of possible playoffs.
See you on the greens,
April Sloan
For additional details, click here: 55+ BC Games 2025
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