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More highlights from the World Bowls Tour Indoor Championships. Watch the third segment in particular. Amazing! ... See MoreSee Less

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Coach Derek has played an instrumental role in teaching we “newbies” with an enthusiasm that is nothing short of infectious. His humour and love of the sport has made him one of Canada’s best known authorities. We are proud he is a member of our Board. Congratulations, Derek. ... See MoreSee Less

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Bowls Canada Boulingrin is calling for members to its National Development Committee, National Marketing and Promotions Committee, National Officiating Committee, and National High Performance Committee. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit applications by January 31st, 2021. Click here for more information on each individual committee: https://bowlscanada.com/en/news/…
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BCB lance un appel de candidatures afin de combler des postes au sein du comité national de développement du boulingrin, comité national de marketing et de promotions, comité national des officiels, comité national de haute performance. Les personnes compétentes intéressées sont invitées à poser leur candidature pour les postes bénévoles du comité national de compétition de BCB avant le 31 janvier 2021. Cliquez ici pour plus de renseignements sur les différents comités: https://bowlscanada.com/fr/news/… ... See MoreSee Less

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Bowls Canada: News Releases

Ottawa, ON | December 09, 2020 Bowls Canada Boulingrin is calling for members to four of its operational committees. Click on the links below for application information specific to each committee:

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Getting to know George Hamilton, past President of Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club and National level Umpire.George Hamilton shares a common trait with many athletes that have represented Alberta. They are superb bowlers and they give back to the sport, as volunteers. As well as being a Level II National level Umpire, George has served as President of Stanley Park Lawn Bowls Club. George’s enthusiasm and negotiating skills allowed the bowlers of Stanley Park to be the first bowlers in Alberta to return to the greens in 2020.

Home Club or Clubs?
- Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club

How Many years have you been bowling?
- Started bowling at SPLBC in 2011

Who/what was your inspiration to take up the sport?
- Friends who were lawn bowlers, Mary and Stan Thompson, convinced Vicki and me to try lawn bowling when I retired.

Your most memorable Bowls accomplishments?
- Being invited by Norm Lussier and Dave Simpson in 2012 to play in the Alberta Senior Triples with them.
- Winning the Alberta Senior Triples gold medal with Dave Simpson and Leon Dallas in 2017 and then representing our province in the Canadian Senior Triples Championship
- Winning the SPLBC club singles championship in 2019.

What’s on your Bowls Bucket List
- Many more years of competition and companionship in bowls

Some trivia about you?
- I enjoy a good scotch and a bag of cheezies (but not together)

Other leisure pursuits?
- I was a keen sailor and golfer when I was a bit younger but have left both of those behind and bowls now is my primary sport
- Vicki and I have been active in Scottish Country Dancing
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What are the long mats used for ? never seen them before.

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LOVE❣️ these highlights from the World Bowls Tour Indoor Championships!
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Remembering the life of Margaret Miller 1929 - 2021 ... See MoreSee Less

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Remembering the life of Margaret Miller 1929 - 2021

Margaret Miller passed away 2021. This is the full obituary where you can express condolences and share memories. Published in the Edmonton Journal on 2021-01-07.

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Condolences and Prayers to Margarets Family Bowling Team and Friends Rest In Peace

The World Indoor Championships are under way. Check out the matches! ... See MoreSee Less

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World Bowls Tour

Official Facebook page for the World Bowls Tour. Like this page to stay up to date on our events and watch live!

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Are you passionate about ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for bowls clubs? Bowls Canada is looking for 5-7 individuals to participate in a Safe Sport Advisory Group. The advisory group will identify Bowls Canada’s safe sport and EDI (education, development and implementation) priorities and criteria. It will also advise on reasonable and realistic expectations around the implementation and accountability of safe sport and EDI for BCB members, clubs and volunteers. For more information on what’s involved and how to apply, contact Casey Donnelly at cdonnelly@bowlscanada.com.
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Êtes-vous sensible à l’importance, pour les clubs de boulingrin, d’offrir un environnement sécuritaire et accueillant? Bowls Canada Boulingrin est à la recherche de 5 à 7 personnes disposées à participer à un groupe consultatif sur le sport sécuritaire. Le groupe consultatif sera chargé de déterminer les priorités et les critères retenus par Bowls Canada Boulingrin en matière du sport sécuritaire et d’EDM (éducation, développement et mise en œuvre). Il offrira également des conseils par rapport aux attentes raisonnables et réalistes entourant la mise en œuvre et la reddition de comptes associées au sport sécuritaire et à l’EDM, pour les membres de BCB, les clubs et les bénévoles. Pour plus d'informations sur le fonctionnement du groupe et la procédure de candidature, contactez Casey Donnelly à l'adresse cdonnelly@bowlscanada.com. ... See MoreSee Less

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This multi-part Biased Bowls series explains the importance of having a website for your club and how to develop one effectively. Part one provides an overview of what to keep in mind before creating your website: https://biasedbowls.ca/2021/01/…
Part two provides more details on how to build your site once you’ve considered the information in part one: https://biasedbowls.ca/2021/01/…
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Cette série en plusieurs parties de Boules biaisés explique l'importance d'avoir un site web pour votre club et comment en développer un efficacement. La première partie donne un aperçu de ce qu'il faut garder à l'esprit avant de créer votre site web: https://biasedbowls.ca/fr/2021/…
La deuxième partie fournit plus de détails sur la façon de construire votre site une fois que vous avez pris en compte les informations de la première partie: https://biasedbowls.ca/fr/2021/… ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you Bowls Canada for recognizing the work put in by many people on our website. Special thank you to David Wilson, who has put in a lot of time over the past two years. 👏👏👏👏

The Bowling Program Calendar was approved in Nov. 2020 for 2021 season. By posting it on Facebook we hope it is more readily accessible to all members. We have not included dates for Nationals as Bowls Canada Boulingrin will not make a decisions if the events will go forward until late February. We are looking forward to a great Provincial season. Please share this post with all your bowls friends. ... See MoreSee Less

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Absolutely love this fund raising idea at Chadstone Bowls Club. Who could say no to the famous Chaddy Bowling Ladies! Check out their video below.
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Happy new year bowlers!

Some of you may remember the Chadstone Bowls Club and our famous bowling ladies video from a few years ago when we were battling local council over the future of our club (here's a link to that video to remind you - [https://youtu.be/9aCUDirLX3o](https://youtu.be/9aCUDirLX3o)).

The good news is that the club is continuing on, and to help us get back on our feet financially after a tough couple of years, we've partnered with Chadstone Kia to give you the chance to win a brand new Kia Picanto S for only $10, with only 15,000 raffle tickets.

Head over to https://www.rafflelink.com.au/chadstonebowls to purchase your tickets, and remember to tell your friends!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Fundraising Raffle to Support Chadstone Bowls Club

Your chance to win a brand new Kia Picanto S.

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To our dedicated president Mike.Good job and hope your lawn bowling dreams all come true down the road. Thank you.We thought it only fitting that Mike O’Reilly's picture would be a Team picture. He is the ultimate team player whether on the green, promoting Calgary Lawn, or the game of bowls.

Home Club or Clubs?
Calgary LBC (President since 2018, Board member 2016)

How Many years have you been bowling?
5 years (but does 2020 really count? 😉)

Who/what was your inspiration to take up the sport? Explain please.
It was a New Year’s Eve party six years ago, when a bunch of couples in Wildwood made a pledge we would try bowls when the club opened in the neighborhood. We had (drunken) dreams of playing in the Commonwealth Games.

Your most memorable Bowls accomplishments? Share your story.
- Making the Alberta Development Squad in 2018;
- The thrill to win gold at provincial Fours, playing lead head-to-head twice against Coach Derek;
- Playing in three Canadian National Championships in two years (including Indoor Singles);
- Being mentored by amazing Team Alberta athletes: Pat Bird, Amanda Berg, Kevin Childs, Claire Day, Derek Dillon, Jon & Jenn MacDonald, Peter Mok, Ken Olsvik, Francis Standen, Patricia Walker, Greg Wilson, Pauline Wong;
- Being on a Board that demonstrates such incredible dedication (Lindsay, Janette and Heather Mackie have been big supporters of our Club for so long – I’d be lost without them); and
- Working collaboratively with so many shareholders to devise a Return to Play strategy during COVID-19 (thanks to Bowls Alberta, Bowls Canada, and especially our club Safety Officer, Fred Emms)

What’s on your Bowls Bucket List
- For our Sport: Becoming the next NCCP certified Competitive Coach for Team Alberta to help up-and-coming competitive players achieve their goals;
- For our Club: The help grow and energize our membership to have our club recognized internationally as a safe and inclusive place to play; and
- For my game: To achieve a Triple Crown of 1) Fours Gold at Nationals representing Alberta; 2) Pairs Gold at Nationals representing Alberta; and 3) Representing Canada at World Bowls Indoor Singles.
(A guy can dream!!!)
- But above all, playing with and alongside a great community of bowlers.

Some trivia about you?
Standing on the mat during the first end of a playoff tie-breaker match at Nationals in Burlington (2019), which was being live broadcasted, and not having a clue about the line on either the forehand or backhand after trial bowls. At least the Ontario lead struggled as well. Why do they put the televised matches on wonky end rinks?(hahaha)

Other leisure pursuits?
I am a Peloton addict – I’m about to hit 10,000 training minutes this year
I play guitar with fellow member, Ben Shykora -- about 250 songs (not very well according to my family) – anything from “Aint No Sunshine” to “Yesterday”
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When I was searching for a club to become the new home for Pride Lawn Bowling... Mike was on vacation, and within less than an hour, I got one of the most enthusiastic emails I have ever received. I know at that moment that this man's heart and soul was about seeing Calgary Lawn Bowling Club and the sport of bowls grow.

Mike is one of the greatest contributors to the sport of Lawn Bowling both on and off the green. He is always working to make the sport better. Thanks, Mike, and I wish that all your bowls dreams come true.

2020 wasn’t exactly a dream season. We thought it would be fun to make a movie about it. Here is the trailer for our production of “2020 A Pandemic Season”. Look for it at a theatre near you soon. Happy New Year Everyone!
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Happy New Year to you to Kathy

lordie, lordie, this is hilarious Mike. Well done! I can't wait for the movie to come out. hahaha Happy New Year to all my lawn bowler friends. (:

Getting to know Pat Bird. One of the most successful Team Alberta and Team Canada 🇨🇦 champions. Anyone who has had the pleasure to train with him knows how much of a student of the game he is. We are lucky to have him as a member. Congratulations Pat! ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations To You On Your Successes

Seniors should be 60 years or older. Especially after a covid year. BCB . Wake up !

Thank you to all those who have donated to the Parks Foundation and Calgary Flames #SupportForSport campaign on behalf of our club. We don’t know what 2021 will bring yet, but your very generous donations will help the club continue to thrive.

Not only will you know your money is going to a good cause and will receive additional grant funds of up to 50%, but you will receive a tax receipt as well.

There still is time left before the end of the month if you wanted to lend support. Any contribution, regardless of amount, is GREATLY appreciated. Click the link below and remember to select Calgary Lawn Bowling Club from the list. Stay well. 🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏 ... See MoreSee Less

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Support For Sport Grant Program

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Ahhh green grass! Only 5 more months.... we can wait for days like this again. Thanks for sharing Wally! Darlington South Park Bowls Club
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Merry Christmas Canadian Bowler. Thanks for helping make this season a bit brighter. 🎄🎄🎄😷😷😷🎅🧑🏼‍🎄
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A Special Holiday Message From The Canadian Bowler

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from The Canadian Bowler! 2020 was a bizarre and tough year for everyone. We started this project early in the year and...

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Christmas in Hervey Bay, merry Christmas Calgary

Thank you for this picture of Coach Derek Dillon. We will cherish it always. 😇🎄🇨🇦😷

Club member and Bow Cliff Centre 50+ President, Dan Pyper, wanted to share this Christmas performance of “Mary, Did You Know” by the choir he belongs to.

“Hopefully, it inspires others and illustrates that I continue to heal and offer my gifts, humbleness and gratefulness to others during this isolating COVID-19 Christmas. We are not alone...Thanks to everyone.” —- Dan

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Mary, Did You Know - A Virtual Choir Project

Music by Buddy Greene, Choral setting by Jack Schrader, Words by Mark Lowry. Featuring singers from Grace Presbyterian, Knox Presbyterian, and St. Andrew's P...

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A lovely card received from Mary Ward. We certainly look forward to seeing everyone on the greens next season! Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🎄🎄 ... See MoreSee Less

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Patricia Walker is one of Bowls Alberta’s most decorated bowlers. She keeps us newbies on track, teaching good etiquette and a competitive playing style. Congratulations Patricia on your latest gold with Peggy Plathan in Burlington in 2019. 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🏅🏅🏅 ... See MoreSee Less

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Another lovely lady who with Peggy make a fantastic team. 👍👍😷😷🎄🎄

And thank you Calgary Lawn Bowling Club.

Thank you Bowls Alberta.

To Bowls Alberta have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year All the Best in 2021

Patricia is a very good Teacher a person can learn a lot from her

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Seasons greetings everyone, wherever you call home. Here’s to a happier New Year! Stay well 😷🎄🎄🎄🍾🍾🍾 ... See MoreSee Less

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Merry Christmas to all my friends at Calgary Lawn and around the lawn bowling community!!! Where can I get my hands on one of those wood Calgary Lawn ornaments?? Would look pretty good on my tree!!

Merry Christmas To All Calgary Lawn Bowling. Members Happy New Year Take Care

Merry Xmas to you all and have a good H.N.Y. I am sure 2021 will be a better year. (:

Peggy Plathan is one of the humblest players you’ll ever meet. A true champion and team player, who always is there to cheer you on. Congratulations Peggy! Well done on getting that Nationals 🥇!
#BowlsCanada #BowlsAlbertaPeggy Plathan is one half of the reigning Bowls Alberta Canadian National Pairs Championship Team. She has been one of the most consistent bowlers on the Team for many years, and can always be counted on to be in the medals.

Bowls Club
Stanley Park Bowling Club is my Home Club, Calgary Lawn Bowling Club Secondary Club

Years of bowling
Started bowling 2007

Who/what was your inspiration to take up the sport?
Angela Lussier was President at SPLBC at the time and was so welcoming. My Aunt and Uncle had Lawn Bowled at Inglewood in the 1960's. I knew nothing about the Sport
I liked Bowling immediately, it filled a void, I needed a competitive outlet after retiring from teaching and coaching for 31 years in Junior High ... mainly PE
Betty Mertens was brave enough to give me a chance competitively. We won a Silver in Provincial Pairs in Edmonton in 2013. My first Provincial Medal!!
I began skipping way before I knew anything. Patricia convinced me I should Skip. I was naïve enough to think I could. In fact, she was desperate to find someone to Skip.
It worked out okay as I was always fortunate enough to have great teammates to play with over the years.

My most memorable Bowls accomplishments
I now have 11 Provincial medals
Ladies Fours 5 medals
Senior Triples (I was a young Senior before the rules changed) 4 medals
Pairs 2medals

Some of the things crossed off Peggy’s Bowls Bucket List:
Earning the right to have my name on the Banners hanging in the Clubhouse, winning a Canadian National medal, I have been in a number of Bronze medal games and lost. Finally winning a medal in 2019 in Burlington Ladies Pairs with Patricia Walker Gold!! My first Canadian Medal!!! So Proud.

US Bowling Experiences. Playing in Sun City in November for the US Open and the SC Division in February has been a real bonus. Played Fours with several different teams, managed to win some money most times. Best finish was 4th overall Div. 1 in Ladies Pairs with Patricia Walker in 2019 ... See MoreSee Less

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A great person on and off the green. 😁

A very good bowler and a lovely lady.

Our sponsor Amica Aspen Woods is sharing a holiday concert with all. We hope you enjoy it. 😀😀😀🎄🎄🎄
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4 weeks ago

Watch a free holiday concert from Roy Thomson Hall, presented by Amica- Amica Conversations

Brighten the 2020 holiday season with this free Roy Thomson Hall concert ⁠— presented by Amica Senior Lifestyles ⁠— featuring holiday classics and Christmas songs by Canadian artists