Bowling aids

For bowlers who are having some physical problems and are finding a conventional delivery troublesome, there are two aids that may help:  the UBI launcher and a hacksaw delivery arm.  Both of these can be viewed on YouTube.

We have the UBI launcher and Courtenay lawn bowling club has some of the hacksaw delivery arms.  They have offered to come here to demonstrate these to our members.  I have put up a sign up sheet on the coaching board for anyone interested.  This will probably be in May.

Sandi Mitchell, Player development

Request for Draw Masters

It is only 11 weeks until our Opening Day!  The 2025 schedule is being worked on and dates are beginning to be posted on our Club calendar. Please check the calendar to see when your favorite draw/league/tournament is happening this Spring/Summer. We are currently seeking some draw masters for draws happening on Wednesdays (12 ends), Fridays (12 ends and will be the looney/tooney draw) and Saturday afternoons (10 ends). If you have a experience as a Draw Master fantastic! If not, still fantastic! Training and support will be provided to you.

Please contact Joey if you would like to participate with our Club as a Draw Master.

2025 Island Living Coupon Book

This was originally available (before Covid) as a fundraiser

for the Club.  I’m pleased to announce that they are, again,

available.  The cost is $35 per book with $10 coming back

to the Club.  These coupons represent businesses and eateries

from Campbell River to Victoria with quite a number in our

Parksville/Qualicum region.  A sample booklet is available at

the Club House for you to peruse.

If you are interested in purchasing a booklet (or two), please

contact Wayne Larocque by either phone, text or e-mail –

(250) 586-2617 or wslarocque@gmail.com. 

Cash or e-transfer are welcome.

Membership Dues Update

The increase in dues from $208 to $214 for both Membership and Associates was approved at the November 2024 AGM.

Regards,

Rob Matthews, President

Short Mat Christmas Break

This is a reminder that the last day of short mat, before the Christmas break, is Sunday 15th December.

Short mat and Friday Happy Hour will resume on Tuesday 7th January.

Hope you all have a very happy Christmas and look forwards to a great New Year.

Mick Banks