The Maxwell Rice Memorial Tournament

 Here are some photos from this OLBA sanctioned event.

Greens are ready.

Hogs are fed.

Wayne is checking the speed of the greens.

Swans are ready despite one "duck"ing.

A great spread for breakfast.

Thank you Ruth and Catherine!

Shirley and Gary on registration.

There's no stretching in lawn bowling.
Ok, I guess there is.

Lots out for practice (in opposite direction).

Our greens look great as always.

Draw for game #1. We had to fill in
for the top team who didn't show.

Bowlers gathering for game #1.

Action from game #1.

End of game #1.

Action from game #2.

Results from game #2.

It's hot but we did start to get a bit of a breeze.

Shots from game #3.

Shade was at a premium on the deck 
after game #3.

Final results.
We were perfect hosts with the visitors 
taking the top 4 spots.

This year's champs.
The Rick Wood team from Kitchener I believe.

Our Grand Cove Novice Team

 Our Grand Cove Novice Team played well in the Provincial Championship Tournament finishing in 4th place. Well done Wayne, Gail, Debbie and Andy, thanks for the update Shirley.

Rona Tournament

 It was another hot one for our Rona in-house Tournament. Thank you to sponsor Rona of Grand Bend and all our volunteers. Here are some photos of the day, as always you can click on them to enlarge and scroll through.

Thank you Rona for sponsoring.

Greens are set up.

Flags are up.

Swans are ready.

Deck is ready.

Registration and 50/50.

Thank you Ruth and Cathy for coffee and snacks.

Our Maintenance crew are cutting and rolling the greens
making for great bowling.

Waiting for the green rolling.

Spider #1.

Shots from game #1.

Results after game #1.

Getting ready for game #2.

Photo for Rona.

Game #2 shots.

After the game.

Final results.

Mike wins a spider.

... and Carl.

6th place - Gary, Gail and Ken.

5th place - Tom, Pauline and Rick.

4th place Mike, Debbie and Wayne.

3rd place - Patricia, Frank and Lori.

2nd place - Patrick, Mary Ann and myself.

Champions - Rob, Cathy and Andy.

Surprise Birthday Party for Rick

 Happy Birthday Rick from your lawn bowling friends.