Annual Maxwell C Rice Memorial Tournament

We had to dodge a few raindrops but it turned out to be a beautiful afternoon. We were the perfect hosts finishing out of the top four places with teams from Seaforth, Sarnia and Kitchener taking the top spots. Our team of Charles and Ros Macdonald along with Gail Christie took home the consolation prize. We had a great lunch, thanks again to Doug, Ann and Mark for preparing and serving lunch (and breakfast). Here are just a few photos.

Tools of the trade.

Shirley and Gail welcoming our guests at registration.

Draw Masters Ken and Les calling all skips for the draw.

No actions shots from game 1 so it's straight to lunch.

Doug on the grill.

Ann and Mark stacking up the kabobs.

Here come the troops - delicious lunch.

A few action shots from game two.

Kay showing the form that will take her to the Canadian 

Championships next week.

Patrick's follow through.

Wayne's footwork makes Kenny's pirouette move

look pretty ordinary. 

Back to the jack shack for presentations.

Draw Masters Ken and Les tabulating the results.

This year's Champs the Rick Wood team from Seaforth at 3-0.

Also at 3-0 the 2nd place team from Lambeth LBC

skipped by Dave Bell.

Third place the Heritage Green LBC team 

skipped by Larry Chabut.

The fourth place finishers from Seaforth

skipped by Rick Elliot.

Consolation winner Ros, Gail and Charles 

from our home club.

Draw Masters Board.

Group photo indoors while the rain was falling.

District Novice Triples Hosted by Grand Cove

There were only two teams on the men's side so the winner advances to the Provincial Novice Triples in Kingston in two weeks. Our men's team won two straight despite being down 8-1 in the second game so they move on to Kingston. Our women's team were the only entry in District so they also move on to Kingston. Congrats to Gail Christie, Wilma Jilesen and Linda Beattie - District 4 Novice Triple Champs and on the men's side Andy Davis, Wayne Christie and Frank Beattie. Here are a few photos of the day.

Wayne's delivery on trial bowls.

Dennis from St Mary's delivering.

Wayne in live action game 1.

Andy's delivery.

… and finish with Wayne coaxing it in.

Wayne's ball on the jack.

We had a small but dedicated gallery all day.

Our dedicated and thorough District 4 Chair Kay St John.

She not only officiated but practiced with our Ladies team.

District 4 Women's Novice Triples Champs - Wilma, Gail and Linda.

District 4 Men's Novice Triple Champs - Wayne, Andy and Frank.

Home Hardware Tournament 2019

It was another beautiful day for lawn bowling with 10 teams of three bowlers each. Eventually it was Wayne Christie, Linda Beattie and Maureen Garinther winning the championship. Here are some photos of the day. Thanks to our sponsor Home Hardware and all the volunteers who helped out.

Maintenance prepping the greens

Wayne repairing a few divots

Flags are flying.

Shirley and Gail on the registration table.

Draw Master Paul calling all skips

Some action from game 1.

Tom wants it here.

Some good form.

Tom likes to add a little two step to his delivery.

Some shady characters.

Wilma and Linda measuring up with a Home Hardware tape.

Lunch time.

Patio seats.

Thanks Ann, Mark and Doug for lunch.

Dessert time.

Mary's sunflower.

Ready for game 2.

Gabby the happy raker.

Mary adding some body English while Charles looks shocked.

Charles with the flamingo jack setting pose.

More shady characters.

and more good releases and follow throughs.

Always handshakes to finish up.

Gail is ready with the prizes.

Champs - Linda, Maureen and Wayne.

Second Place to Shirley, Larry and Joan.

Third Place - Paul, Linda and Gabby.

Fourth Place - Ros, Frank and Mary.

Fifth Place - Debbie, Andy and Ellie.

The Draw Masters Board

The group photo.