Author: Carol Bucyk
Parksville Shines at Mixed Triples Tournament in Port Alberni
Once again, Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Club, the little club with the big heart, came through with another well run event. The Ramsay Lampman Rhodes Mixed Triples Tournament was held on July 19 and 20th in Port with fourteen teams from around our district.
Winners of the plaque was the Parksville team of Sandi Mitchell, Merry Danarti and Rick Dolley. Second place was earned by the Hal Gray team of Courtenay. Keith Terlson, Carol Bucyk and Ken Bucyk of Parksville finished in third place. Winners of the random draw was the team of Martin Fereday, Chris Fereday and Peter Scott of Parksville.
A very big thank you goes out to the games committee, grounds crew, kitchen crew, the players and of course, our gracious sponsors, Ramsay Lampman Rhodes for their continued support of our sport in our district.
Pictures will be coming shortly.
Carol Bucyk
Two Leagues Wrap Up for Season
July 16 and 17 saw the wrap up of the pairs league and that of cut throat as well. Winners of the pairs league were Bob Allaby and Merry Danarti, who will go on to represent our club in the District Pairs Tournament to be held in Parksville September 13 and 14. Second place went to Bob Ashton and Miriam Gunn, while Chris and Martin Fereday earned third spot. The summer session of cut throat saw David Perry emerge as the winner with Diane Cruickshank and Chris Fereday earning second and third place respectively.
A big thank you goes out to the games committee who got these two leagues up and going , as well to all those who came out to participate. We had great weather, good competition and a lot of fun on the green in these two leagues. For novices and intermediate players, cut throat is a really great opportunity to sharpen your skills as a lead, by learning to read the green and analyzing the play of your opponents….and have a lot of fun doing it, too.
Carol Bucyk
Urban Edge Tournament Results
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
Parksville Teams Victorious in Nanaimo Gold Bowl
Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club held its annual Gold Bowl July 5th and 6th. This tournament is sponsored by Imagine Cruise/Shawn Kilmer of Nanaimo and is the largest money event on the island. The two days saw 26 teams play in two flights. Great weather, lots of cold water and exceptional play making were all part of this tourney.
The winners of the event were Parksville’s Sandi Mitchell, Merry Danarti and Rick Dolley, and their names will be engraved on the trophy. In second place was another Parksville teams, that of Carol Bucyk, Ken Bucyk and Keith Terlson. Third place went to the Qualicum team of Mike Ward, Helen Roberts and John Ayre. Qualicum also took fourth with the team of Shelley Howieson, Brian Michell and Ziutka Hundley. Fifth was Parksville’s Chris Fereday, Martin Fereday and Peter Scott. Parksville took sixth with Kate Wilson, Gary Carson and Mick Banks. Courtenay came in seventh with the team of Vern Greenhill, April Gilchrist and Henri Saucier. It was the Ewen family – Luci, Susan and Eric who finished in the top eight.
A very big thank you goes out to Shawn Kilmer and Imagine Cruise Nanaimo for the continued support of the Gold Bowl. Also, thank you to the kitchen and bar staff, grounds crew, games committee, set-up and take-down teams, and to the people who travelled from within the zone to take in this tournament and make it the success that it was.
Carol Bucyk
Canada Day Activities at the Club- CHAMPS Program is the winner
We had a fantastic turnout for our Canada Fun Day. We had 64 club members who turned out in all shades of red and white to celebrate our nation’s big birthday, and to support the CHAMPS Program of Canada. This charity event helps to raise money for devices need for child amputees in our area. This year, our club did not disappoint, raising over $1320.00 for the cause. Darevin from CHAMPS received the cheque from club president, Rob Matthews. First place bragging rights went to the team of Tex Gooding, Brian Larkin and Anne Gudbranson and Anne Pelton. Second place a.k.a. the Please Come Back Award went to Gary Steele, Betty Nordick, Dave Thomson and David Stamp.
Thank you to everyone who made this such a happy, fun filled and supportive day for the CHAMPS Program.
Karen Perrin/Carol Bucyk/Chuck Benson (cub reporter and photographer)
Port Alberni Strawberry Bowl Winners
It was another busy lawn bowling weekend, this time in Port Alberni. June 28th and 29th saw the men and women playing in some very warm temperatures, and the bowling was pretty hot, too.
In first place for the women, it was our club’s Merry Danarti and Sandi Mitchell earning the honours and repeating from last year. Second place went to Nanaimo’s Frances Tester and Kathleen Hewitt.
On the men’s side, Vern Greenhill and Dean Penny took home first place, while our own Bob Allaby and Bob Merrell (The Bobs), earned second place.
A very big thank you goes out to everyone from the Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Club who made this such a fun and successful event.
Club Triples Championship Results June 25 & 26
The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club held its annual Club Triples Championship this week. The skies were threatening and cloudy for both days, but the rain held off until the last end on Thursday afternoon. When it was done, the team of Bill Burgess, Gerda Veld and Roger Taylor emerged victorious with their first place finish. Their names will now go on the club’s plaque. Close behind was the second place team of Don Urquhart, Andy Burpee and Anne Gudbranson. Bringing in third was Wayne Larocque, Robbie Thomas and Aase McMullin. Rounding out fourth place was the team of Colin Frame, Merry Danarti and Andrew Adamson. The “Please Come Back” award went to Kate Wilson, Clive Arthorne and Debbie Taylor.
A very big thank you goes out to all who came out to play, the grounds keepers, kitchen crew, games committee, cantina folks, set-up and take-down crews, Chuck Benson for his photos and whoever else helped to make this event so successful.
Carol Bucyk
