The Christie Family Tournament

It drizzled rain for half of our first game but the rest of the day was dry and fairly warm. Thanks to Wayne and Gail for sponsoring and hosting the tournament. Thanks to Ann, Debbie and Doug for a great lunch. Here are some photos of the day (click on photos to enlarge them and scroll through).

Our Sponsors Wayne and Gail.

Our flags are up but little breeze.

Hogs are ready.

So are the swans??

Bowls and rakes are ready.

We were the last game to finish in the morning

so the only action shot was of Rick waving at lunch.

Lunch in the clubhouse.

Thanks Debbie and Ann.

… and chef Doug.

We pulled up the mats for game 2.

Lots of talented bowlers with good form.

Derek about to follow his ball to the head.

Handshake time.

Our best chance at a prize.

Wayne handing out the awards.

Consolation winners Linda and Ken with 1 win and most points.

4th Place to Lesley and Peter Kurn - Stratford.

3rd Place Wayne and Andy.

2nd Place Everett and Rick Wood from Seaforth.

This year's Champs Derek McKie and Dave Johnson - Woodstock.

Draw Master's Board - thanks Ken.

Our group shot - thanks again Wayne and Gail.

2019 Bob Case Tournament for the South Huron Food Bank

We managed to dodge the raindrops to have another successful Bob Case Tournament and we raised $440 for the South Huron Food Bank. Well done Grand Cove Lawn Bowlers and all the volunteers who helped with the delicious food and set up and thank you to our sponsor Bob Case Plumbing and Electric. Here are some photos from the day (as always you can click on the photos to enlarge them and scroll through).

Winning Team - Andy, Diane and Tom 

celebrating at the Colonial after their victory.

Draw Master Paul calling all skips.

Tools of the trade.

A few action shots from game 1.

It helps to have a few dance moves in lawn bowling.

Eldon doing a two step.

Peter's good form with the pusher.

The walk.

Vice skip Richard planning the shot.

Wayne's solid form.

Skips eyeing the shot.

Lunch is served.

Delicious pulled pork.

Thanks Ann.

… and Mark and Doug on the grill (who I missed).

Umbrellas kept us dry during lunch.

Swans hiding from the rain in the fountain??

This year's Champs Diane and Andy (Tom Mooney absent)

Second Place - Debbie and Wayne (absent Richard Greene)

Third - Place were Frank Johnson,,,.

Draw Master's Board - thanks Paul Wybrow.

More choreography for the group shot.

District Singles Champs 2019

Andy Davis and Wilma Jilesen won the OLBA District Novice Singles Championships last week in Stratford. They will go on to Stouville and Richmond Hill to represent District 4 and our Cove in the Provincial Championships on Sept 21. Well done Andy and Wilma.