As any Canadian knows, the winters in Canada can be long and full of snow. Without many bowls-specific indoor clubs in Canada, how can you stay involved this offseason? We talked to Saskatchewan-native Alex Scott and Nova Scotian John Siteman to find out what they do to stay at the top of their game through …
Continue reading Winter is Coming….How will you stay on top of your bowls game?
Sometimes we all want to be in the know. It’s not exactly fun having to hear information second hand that would have an effect on you. So why let that happen? BCB has created a Club Liaison Network so we can connect with you easily. What is the purpose and how does it work? The …
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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 blog post was written by OLBA Vice President and Grants Director Ralph Ellis Our clubs have many needs – better greens, new bowling equipment, new appliances and renovations. The federal New Horizons grant program has supported activities at lawn bowling clubs since the 1970s. My first club in the 1970s received 3 grants for …
Continue reading How to use federal New Horizons Grants to revitalize your Club
National Bowls Day was an initiative created in joint with ParticipACTION’s 150 year playlist in Canada. To celebrate the country’s 150th birthday, we took part to show Canada why they should be playing bowls. 2017 was a great success, with a few thousand participants nationwide. Our clubs across Canada made the day a fantastic success. …
