Well, that was a warm one!!! This past weekend, (July 12 & 13), the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club hosted its Annual Tenderfoot Open Mixed Triples tournament sponsored by Urban Edge Hair Group. The Tenderfoot Triples Tournament focuses on players with three or less years of lawn bowling experience. As well, one player in on each team must be a novice. A full slate of sixteen teams competed from the zone and the top three teams came from outside our club.
First place went to the Nanaimo team of Grady Work, Doug Drummond and Kellie Rice. The Nanaimo team of Lezlie Howe, Brian Howe and David Hughes took second. Rounding out the top three was the Qualicum Beach triples team of Shelley Howieson, Colin Lloyd and Jeff McEwen.
A very big thank you goes out to Urban Edge for the sponsoring of this triples event. Also, a big shout out to our kitchen and bar staff, the set-up crew, games committee, grounds keepers, Chuck Benson and his camera, as well as the gallery who came out with umbrellas and sunscreen for both days. Thank you to the tenderfoot and novice players who gave it their all for this event.
If you’re looking for a road trip this coming weekend, the Port Alberni club is hosting the Ramsay Lampman Rhodes Mixed Triples Tournament. Port Alberni is located in the valley and has very scenic views of Mount Arrowsmith (the backside) and some really great restaurants. The Port Alberni club has a really great vibe AND it’s air conditioned, too. See you on the green.
Carol Bucyk
The winners from Nanaimo: Doug Drummond, Kellie Rice and Grady Work (with plaque).
The participants in this year’s Urban Edge Mixed Triples Tenderfoot Tournament.
Upcoming Events
August 2026
29 - 30 August
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
District Novice & Intermediate Singles Tournament – Qualicum
Games are scheduled to be played Saturday at 9am, 11am, 1pm and Sunday at 9am, 11am.
There will be eight rinks in play for Saturday but Sunday requiring only four rinks.
Novices play Saturday only, Intermediates both days.
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.
For planning purposes:
Event will be held at Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club – 320 First Street, Duncan BC
Tuesday, September 1st 2026
There will be 2 x 10 end games likely at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Players will meet in Parksville at a time to be set to carpool together.
Bring a brown bag lunch.
Sign up sheet will be posted in the Sunroom Friday, July 24.
If you have any questions, contact Trevor Motley at tkmotley@gmail.com
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 during the summer, after the Friday 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.