My name is Dave Ruckman and I am a lawn bowler with the Nanaimo Lawn Bowls Club in British Columbia. In 2010 I had a life changing experience that would This is my story. At the age of 60, I had been a tradesman for over 30 years and considered a craftsman for the latter part of …
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This article was written by Regina Lawn Bowling Club's Brandon Watson. Brandon is on BCB's marketing committee as well as BCB's development squad. When the Regina Lawn Bowling Club (RLBC) was faced with a new financial relationship with the City of Regina due to budget constraints, the members knew that we were going to have …
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Concussion safety. #metoo movement. Sexual abuse. Liability lawsuits. Harassment. Bullying. Discrimination. In today’s day and age, “Safe Sport” is becoming increasingly overwhelming. Sport club volunteers at all levels are being asked to implement sophisticated and rigorous standards as participants, parents, volunteers, and all levels of government are pushing for sport organizations to improve their practices …
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This edition of Ask and Umpire covers Shot restriction in the first two ends of a game and player shadowing Q: "Seeking clarification for Law 22.1 with regard to how shots are determined in situations which do not fall under Law 57.2.2. My question is this - if a Controlling Body was to introduce a Condition …
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New this year, BCB has produced a “Learn to Bowl” kit that features equipment and resources for clubs to use when initiating new people to the sport of bowls. Retailing at $390 to affiliated members (includes shipping anywhere in Canada), this kit was designed to assist club members, and coaches in particular, when introducing bowls …
