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Final Club Tournament of the Year Winners Decided

Written by Carol Bucyk on September 20, 2024. Posted in Competition Results, Need to Know.

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

Leslie Leinweber, Merry Danarti and Miriam Gunn, women’s winners of the Gloria Wilcox Men’s and Women’s Club Triples Tournament.

Bob Ashton, Rick Dolley and Howard Auld, winners of the men’s side of the Gloria Wilcox Men’s and Women’s Club Triples.

District Pairs Winners Decided in Qualicum

Written by Carol Bucyk on September 17, 2024. Posted in Competition Results, Need to Know.

The Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club was home to the District Pairs Championship September 14th and 15th. Winners of the event were the home club’s Mike Ward and Helen Roberts who took gold and the trophy, beating out silver medal winners Vern Greenhill and Leone King from Courtenay. Both had a 4-0 record going into the final match.

Also of note were the four Parksville teams who had entered the event. Last year’s winners and defending champions were Ken and Carol Bucyk who ended up with a 3-1 record, as did the Club Pairs Champs, Robbie Thomas and Don Urquhart. Sandi Mitchell and Wayne Larocque as well as Mary and Kent Card represented our club.

A big thank you goes out to everyone from the Qualicum club who made the event such a success. Thank also to the games committee who made this all happen as well as to all the participants who played under perfect weather conditions. The District Pairs Championship wraps up the last of the District tournaments for the year.

Carol Bucyk

District Pairs Happening Sept. 14th and 15th

Written by Carol Bucyk on September 11, 2024. Posted in Upcoming Competitions.

The last big tournament of the year comes up this weekend when Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling club hosts the District Mixed Pairs event. Clubs from the district, including Powell River will be represented. Three teams will be coming from Parksville: Kent and Mary Card, Robbie Thomas and Don Urquhart who won the Club Pairs League earlier this year, as well as defending District Champions Ken and Carol Bucyk. Games go at 10 A.M. 12 Noon, 1 P.M. and 3 P.M. on Saturday, Sept. 14th, with the Gold/Silver medal championship going Sunday at 3:30 P.M.

Carol Bucyk

Open Singles Titles Winners- Parksville Sweeps With Silver

Written by Carol Bucyk on September 11, 2024. Posted in Competition Results.

The District Open Singles Tournament was held September 7th and 8th in Port Alberni. Parksville was represented by our own Rick Dolley and Luise Norman. In the gold medal final for the men, it went to the tie breaker ends won formula with Vern Hagstrom of Nanaimo prevailing and winning gold and Rick taking the silver. On the women’s side, it was Kathleen Hewitt of Nanaimo earning the gold while our Luise took home the silver. A big thank you goes out to the Port Alberni Club who hosted the event, congratulations to competitors for their efforts, and especially to our Parksville representatives who completed a silver sweep in the event.

Carol Bucyk

Cowichan Challenge Comes Up Big for Parksville

Written by Carol Bucyk on September 11, 2024. Posted in Competition Results.

The annual Cowichan/Parksville Challenge was held again, this time in Cowichan on September 10th. Conditions were great with lovely greens and perfect weather, and the home club was a superb host for this one day event. Our visiting Parksville team took home the honours scoring 25 points over the home club’s 13. Thanks to everyone who made this day such a great one. See you all in Parksville next year.

Trevor Motley, our Parksville President, receives the trophy from Sue Higbie, Cowichan Club’s Games Director.

George Gibson a Wrap

Written by Carol Bucyk on September 6, 2024. Posted in Competition Results, Upcoming Competitions.

The ever popular George Gibson Tournament was held September 4th and 5th and had a solid turnout to the event. Players came from Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, Courtenay as the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club hosted the tournament.

Winners of this year’s event was the team of Rick Quibell, Mary Mulligan and John Kendal from Nanaimo and Courtenay. Second place was our own Andy Burton, Sandi Mitchell and Peter Scott. Nanaimo’s Adrian and Kathleen Hewitt and Chris Windress took home third place. Parksville’s Bob Ashton, Miriam Gunn and Betty Nordick came in at fourth place.

A big round of thanks go out to Lynn in the kitchen, Colleen who umpired for both days, the bartenders who kept us hydrated, Marg and Gerda and their awesome computer skills, the grounds crew who made a great green for us to play on, the clean-up and put away folks, Chuck for his photos, Joey for organizing this event and all the participants who came and played as well as the gallery who came out to watch.

This was the last of the open tournaments to be held this year at the Parksville club. Next up is the Gloria Wilcox Men’s and Women’s Triples to be held September 18th and 19th. Immediately after that event is over, the mini-tournament for the prized Salmon Can Trophy will take place as part of the Battle of the Sexes Tournament. Bring your pompoms and best voices to cheer on your respective teams. This one will be a lot of fun.

Winners of this year’s George Gibson Mixed Triples Tournament, John Kendall (Courtenay), Mary Mulligan and Rick Quibell (Nanaimo).

Parksville’s Andy Burton, Sandi Mitchell and Peter Scott in second place for the tournament.

Third place honours go to Chris Windress, Kathleen Hewitt and Adrian Hewitt of Nanaimo.

Parksville/Cowichan Challenge Needs You

Written by Carol Bucyk on September 3, 2024. Posted in Need to Know, Upcoming Competitions.

The Cowichan/Parksville Challenge on September 10th is fast approaching but our games committee needs a little help. We are in need of three more players to fill out our team and to have a complete roster. If you have never been to Cowichan, here’s a great chance to check out this green and meet fellow players from the South Mid-Island. The games will be at 10 A.M. and 1 P.M. and there is a limit of 24 players. You are asked to bring your own lunch to this event. If you are interested, please contact Kathleen Motley. Her email address is games@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com.