OLBA Novice Triple Championships 2018 in Sarnia

Both our teams had some success at the Provincials this weekend and hope to use the experience going forward. Our Men's and Women's teams were the last ones off the greens as they both had to play in tie breakers to qualify for Sunday play and that was after three 14 end games on Saturday. Congrats to Shirley Bain, Linda Beattie and Gail Christie along with Frank Johnson, Frank Beattie and Andy Davis. Their District Championship pennants will be added to our Jack Shack collection. Thanks to all those GCLBA members who came to Sarnia to support us, that meant a lot. Here are some photos from Friday practice and Saturday's activities.

Sarnia did a wonderful job of hosting the Provincial Novice Triples

Another pin to add to the collection (I call them Caps)

Pennant for the Jack Shack - I will add the Women's later

Linda, Gail and skip Shirley - District 4 Champs

Andy, Frank and Frank - District 4 Champs (not as huggable)
thanks to Dave from Stratford for taking our photo

Sarnia greens on Friday for Registration and practice

These benches became our refuge from the heat on Saturday

A bit of the practice action on Friday

Sarnia greens are located in beautiful Germain Park (in the background)

We got enjoy the gardens Friday before practice

Black-Eyed Susans are always special to me

It's Saturday morning and Stewart the Piper is tuned up

Sarnia have a big, bright clubhouse with lots of pennants

Breakfast is served

Sunrise on the greens

Umpires are ready including our own Brian Whitfield

Men's Round Robin Draw

Getting bowls ready before the parade

District flags in the ground

Our Women are ready

RCMP will keep us on the straight and narrow

Heading out to the parade start

Our marshal with last minute instructions

Flag on its way

Burlington Women's teams asked for a photo - they hosted Senior Triples 2 weeks ago

Parade is under way

Mayor Mike Bradley and MPP Bob Bailey among the dignitaries welcoming us

Bob Bailey with the first bowl - he got the right bias

A few action shots from Saturday

It's hard to take photos when you are skipping or vicing

Our women had a comfortable lead vs Burlington in their first game

Where's the jack?

Our women vs Etobicoke in the tie breaker

We lost our tie-breaker to St Mary's who bowled against Kitchener in a second tie-breaker

We continue to make new friends in these competitions

both St Mary's and Kitchener Heritage are good people

Gail and Linda showing good form

Gail adding a little body English while Etobicoke look on