Games and Competitions
At our club we provide a variety of formats in which to enjoy the sport of lawn bowling. Members are able to choose the games or competitions which best suit their interests and abilities. A game of bowls is usually 10, 12 or 14 ends in length. Teams can have one player (singles), two players (doubles, three players (triples) or four players (fours).
Draws
Draw games are played every day of the week except Monday. For draws, teams are drawn out of the hat prior to the game so that for each draw you attend you will play with and against different players. These games are quite relaxed and involve a great deal of sociability.
Leagues
Leagues are a series of games played with the same team over a period of weeks. Sometimes the teams are teams of choice and others are teams chosen out of the hat depending on the format of the league.
Tournaments
Tournaments are generally played over a period of one, two or three days with usually more than one game per day for each team entered.
Club Tournaments
Club tournaments are open only to members of our club and tend to emphasize friendly competition. Various formats are used to form teams and govern play so that there is always a variety in the tournaments. There is an entry fee, a prize list and in most cases the presentation of a trophy to the winners.
Open (District Tournaments)
PLBC belongs to the Vancouver Island North and Powell River Lawn Bowling Association which includes clubs from Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Powell River and Parksville. These tournaments may be played at any of the clubs in the District. Open tournaments are open to teams from any of these clubs and in some cases by teams from outside the District. Play at these tournaments tends to be at a higher skill level. These tournaments provide an excellent opportunity for meeting and enjoying the company of members from other clubs in our area.
Inter Club Challenges
Several times a year a friendly competition may be scheduled with a nearby Club providing an opportunity to meet and socialize with new friends.
Fun Days
At different times throughout the season special fun events may be organized which feature games with different rules and an emphasis on having fun with fellow members.
Championship Competition
Some may wish to enter provincial competitions. Entry into these tournaments is made through Bowls B.C.
Links:
Bowls B.C.
Bowls Canada
Upcoming Events
Interclub League in Qualicum
This is a fun league played every two weeks on a Monday evening at one of the clubs in our district. This is open to all bowlers of all skills levels. It’s a good opportunity to play at another club and meet more bowlers.
70+ 8 End Draw
14 End Draw
Pairs League
This league is gender neutral.
3 bowls per player. No trial ends.
Schedule is five 14 end games in a round robin format. If there are enough teams, the league will be divided into two divisions, designated red and white. Each division will play a mini-round-robin, with the winners and second place teams of each division playing for final positions. Opponents for all games will be determined by the draw prior to the first game.
Kate Wilson, convenor
10 End Draw
Cutthroat League
3 bowls per player. No trial ends.
Schedule is five 14 end games .Opponents for the first game will be determined by a draw prior to the first game. Players cumulative scores will determine who they play in the next games.
Kate Wilson, convenor
Thursday Morning draw
10 End Draw
Coaching – UBI Launcher Demonstration
On June 2 rather than regular coaching we will be giving a demonstration on the use of the UBI launcher. If you are wondering what it is or why it is, come out at 9:30 to see.